A custom AR-15 for $1,690 that blows bullets and minds
It seems a simple enough mission: buy a quality, custom AR-15 at an affordable price. A quick, painless trip to the firearm store should complete the task, right?
Wrong.
Unless it is a Les Baer “Police Special” Custom 16-inch AR .223, you better not lose your receipt. Unlike other “affordable” AR-15s, the “Police Special” does not skimp on quality.
Features include:
– LBC forged and machined upper and lower receiver
– Removable carry handle with rear sight
– Picatinny flattop rail on upper
– Standard style carrier
– Precision bolt and extractor
– 16″ precision button rifled steel barrel with 1X8 twist
– 5-position collapsible stock
– Special 4-way Picatinny handguard free floated
– Lockable sling swivel mounted on stud on 4-way handguard
– 1″ nylon sling
– A2 style flash hider
– Hard coat anodized upper and lower
– Phosphate finish on steel parts
– Steel front sight base
– Timney Match trigger group
– (2) 30-round magazines
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