The world’s first AR platform that is fully shielded by WMD’s proprietary NiB-X nickel boron coating process — inside and out! Lesser ARs are much more vulnerable to excessive wear, moisture, corrosion, lubricant buildup, and powder fouling. But the Beast rifle from WMD is practically unstoppable, thanks to the NiB-X coating technology. NiB-X not only guards against friction and wear, it virtually eliminates feeding problems associated with buildup of lubricant and residue. The Dirty Beast is accessorized with Flat Dark Earth Furniture and rails.
Features :
- Lower Receiver: Billet 7075-T6 Aluminum Machined to Mil Spec Dimensions, Front Magazine Well Finger Grips, Nib-X Nickel Boron Coated for Durability
- Upper Receiver: Mil-Spec 7075-T6 Aluminum Forging with M4 Feed Ramps. Nib-X Coated for Lubricity and Durability
- Barrel: Match Grade Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, 1:7 Twist, 16? Government Or M4 Profile, Carbine Gas System, Nitromet QPQ Salt Bath Nitrocarburized in the Bore for Extended Life and Accuracy, Nib-X Coated on the Outside for Durability and Heat Dissipation
- Barrel Extension: NiB-X Coated Barrel Extension for Extremely Smooth Locking and Unlocking with the Bolt
- Gas System: Low Profile Gas Block, CNC Machined From 4140 Steel and Nib-X Finished, Nitromet QPQ Carbine Length Gas Tube, Direct Impingement
- Muzzle Device: Compensator, 17-4 PH Stainless Steel, Nib-X Coated
- Bolt Carrier Group: M16 Profile, Mil-Spec MP Tested, Nib-X Coated For Reliability and Ease of Cleaning, Properly Staked Gas Key
- Fire Control Group: Hammer, Trigger and Disconnect Coated in NiB-X for Lower Pull Force (<6 lbs) and Smooth Reset
- Buffer: Carbine Buffer
- Sights: Optics Ready
- Handguard: Free Float Cylindrical, CNC Machined Of 6061-T6 Aluminum, Nib-X Coated, Mounting Holes for Configurable Picatinny Rails
- Rails: 2 12” Picatinny Rails (Top and Bottom), 4 3.35” Picatinny Rails, Nib-X Coated and Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Topcoated
- Receiver Extension: 6 Position Mil-Spec 7075-T6 Aluminum, Nib-X Coated Inside and Out
- Buttstock: Ti-7 FDE Colored Triangular Cheek-Weld Design for Comfort, Rugged Materials for Durability, Rubber-Like Buttplate for Non-Slip Contact Surface, 2 Water-Resistant Storage Chambers For Batteries or Cleaning Kits
- Pistol Grip: FDE Colored Pistol Grip
Specifications :
- Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
- Gas System: Carbine
- Weight: 7.1 lbs
- Length: 33” – 36.5”
- Magazine: Nib-X Coated 30 Round Aluminum Magazine with Magpul Follower
- Made In The USA
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles.
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Craig Boddington
