Mennie Machine Company Armory C16.1 AR-15

More
10 years 11 months ago #33715 by OleCowboy
Mennie Machine Company Armory C16.1 AR-15 was created by OleCowboy
MMC Mennie Machine Company Armory C16.1 AR-15
Posted January 9, 2014 in Shooting by Major Pandemic with Be the first to comment!

125 3‌1‌1 0 151
Imgp6199
Let’s face it: the gun industry is amazingly incestuous from a manufacturing perspective, and very few folks actually make their own parts. Generally, I’m not a big fan of most “me too” AR-15 companies popping up lately. Most are just screwing together parts from boxes; however, some offer something unique and/or have machining backgrounds and are actually making their own parts.

Mennie Machine Company (MMC Armory) has both. They’ve been running AR-15 parts for sometime as an OEM manufacturer, so offering offering completely in-house made rifles wasn’t a stretch. I picked up a lightweight MMC Tactical C16.1 AR-15 for something light and handy and to see what this newer firearm manufacturer was delivering.

About MMC Armory

MMC Armory is not some startup CNC company popped up overnight in order to take advantage of the AR-15 market explosion. MMC Armory was established in 1970 and became a prime contractor for the U.S. government for building high-grade military components. Over the years, they’ve produced everything from military, automotive, diesel, and heavy equipment industries–and of course, firearms parts. Today, MMC Amory has more than 300 employees and a 225,000 sq. ft. facility with approximately 180 CNC machines in a ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified facility. By contrast, most large firearms manufacturers are nowhere near this large, nor do they have all these in house capabilities and certifications. MMC Armory knows precision machining, manufacturing, assembly, and even distribution. The challenge for MMC Armory will be the name.

Imgp6211

- See more at: www.alloutdoor.com/2014/01/09/mmc-mennie...sthash.oNFRsD9n.dpuf

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 years 11 months ago #33723 by faawrenchbndr
Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic Mennie Machine Company Armory C16.1 AR-15
Interesting,.....they state they manufacture everything in house, but yet they use a Troy Alpha rail?
Actually never heard of these guys,........ever

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 years 11 months ago #33727 by OleCowboy
Replied by OleCowboy on topic Mennie Machine Company Armory C16.1 AR-15

faawrenchbndr wrote: Interesting,.....they state they manufacture everything in house, but yet they use a Troy Alpha rail?
Actually never heard of these guys,........ever


"MMC Armory was established in 1970 and became a prime contractor for the U.S. government for building high-grade military components. Over the years, they’ve produced everything from military, automotive, diesel, and heavy equipment industries–and of course, firearms parts. Today, MMC Amory has more than 300 employees and a 225,000 sq. ft. facility with approximately 180 CNC machines in a ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified facility."

Like you, never heard of them, but they been around since '70 as a OEM for the military, WOW. I guess what we don't know is how long making AR components...did they just have some spare hours in those 180 CNC's?????

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 years 11 months ago #33728 by faawrenchbndr
Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic Mennie Machine Company Armory C16.1 AR-15
The military does not make anything, how could they state they supply OEM for the military.
A lot of bullshit in that statement. I went to the Colt armorers course in 1994, never heard a word of MMC

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.