Welcome! Please take a minute to introduce yourself.

New from GA

More
16 years 3 weeks ago #393 by Ken1961
New from GA was created by Ken1961
Hi all. I'm very new to the AR platform. And I'm honestly confused by the different designations I see.

Such as: Ar-10xx

how do I know which platform I have and what do the different "xx"s mean? Is there a thread here for this?

Thanks,

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

More
16 years 2 weeks ago #424 by crux
Replied by crux on topic Re:New from GA
Welcome, and here's some acronyms I can help with.
AR stands for "Armalite" but tends to get used to refer to any rifles with similar heritage to the Stoner design. Armalite discourages this, as they don't want issues with other platforms to be confered on their product line. I understand where they are coming from, but I don't expect it will change many peoples habit of using AR in a generic sense.

AR-10 is generally a 7.62 NATO/.308 WIN design, although there are variants

AR-10T is Armalite's deisgnation for their "target" version of the rifle, built with higher accuracy in mind. They have match barrels and triggers, and are generally Armalite's top of the line AR-10.

AR-10 Super SASS is Armalite's "Semi Automatic Sniper System" design they developed for competition for the XM110 rifle, that was eventually won by Knights Armament Corp. The main feature the SASS has different from the T, is the free float aluminum quad rail, magpul "precision rifle stock", and amongst other goodies, an adjustable gas system that allows quick change between suppressed and unsuppressed operation.

AR-10 A2 refers to the classic hand rail over the upper reciever, A4 refers to a flat top with rail. C is Armalite's designation for carbine, generally a 16" version. So an AR10A4C would be an Armalite AR-10 with the flat top rail, in a shorter length.

Now as to the notation of the various other companies, there's a section on the forums for each major manufacturer, you might find more info there. Hope that helps.

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

More
16 years 2 weeks ago #425 by bigwheel
Replied by bigwheel on topic Re:New from GA
and all I can add is welcome

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

More
16 years 2 weeks ago #431 by Ken1961
Replied by Ken1961 on topic Re:New from GA
Thanks guys,

the anacronyms are a big help and the welcome is always nice.

Ken

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

More
16 years 2 weeks ago #433 by AZMM
Replied by AZMM on topic Re:New from GA
crux wrote:

Welcome, and here's some acronyms I can help with.
AR stands for "Armalite" but tends to get used to refer to any rifles with similar heritage to the Stoner design. Armalite discourages this, as they don't want issues with other platforms to be confered on their product line. I understand where they are coming from, but I don't expect it will change many peoples habit of using AR in a generic sense.

AR-10 is generally a 7.62 NATO/.308 WIN design, although there are variants

AR-10T is Armalite's deisgnation for their "target" version of the rifle, built with higher accuracy in mind. They have match barrels and triggers, and are generally Armalite's top of the line AR-10.

AR-10 Super SASS is Armalite's "Semi Automatic Sniper System" design they developed for competition for the XM110 rifle, that was eventually won by Knights Armament Corp. The main feature the SASS has different from the T, is the free float aluminum quad rail, magpul "precision rifle stock", and amongst other goodies, an adjustable gas system that allows quick change between suppressed and unsuppressed operation.

AR-10 A2 refers to the classic hand rail over the upper reciever, A4 refers to a flat top with rail. C is Armalite's designation for carbine, generally a 16" version. So an AR10A4C would be an Armalite AR-10 with the flat top rail, in a shorter length.

Now as to the notation of the various other companies, there's a section on the forums for each major manufacturer, you might find more info there. Hope that helps.


Good post crux!
And welcome Ken1961!

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