Minutemen were civilian colonists tasked with being a defensive force to be prepared at a moment’s notice. They took it upon themselves to be trained in various weapons and tactics. We deeply admire their patriotism and self-reliance. The “Minuteman” is our twist on what a direct impingement fighting carbine should be, topped with the controls and enhancements most important to remain mobile and light.
What makes up a Minuteman carbine?
Rear QD ambidextrous sling swivel plate
Anti-tilt buffer tube
Ambidextrous Strike Eagle charging handle
Straight 3.5lb match grade trigger
Enhanced MIL-SPEC bolt carrier group with our patented Roller Cam Pin
Renegade Rail with patented oversized heat sink barrel nut
Carbine length gas system on pistol
Midlength gas system on rifle
Proprietary 3-prong flash hider
Nitride heat-treated barrel
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
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. — Craig Boddington
