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   ArmaLite, or Armalite, is an American small arms engineering company, formed in the early 1950s, in Hollywood, California. Many of its products, as conceived by chief designer Eugene Stoner , relied on unique foam-filled fiberglass butt/stock furniture, and a composite barrel using a steel liner inside an aluminum sleeve, including the iconic AR-15 / M16 family.

2. armalite.com › about-usAbout Us - Armalite Rifles

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   About Us. Welcome to ArmaLite®. Originally founded in 1954 by the Fairchild Engine Corporation, ArmaLite® has specialized in the development, engineering, and production of high-quality small arms for over 70 years. As a pioneering force in the firearms industry, ArmaLite is best known for the development of the “AR” or “ArmaLite Rifle ...

3. facts.net › general › 15-facts-about-armalite-rifle15 Facts About Armalite Rifle

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   Oct 11, 2024 · The Armalite Rifle, also known as the AR-15, is a versatile firearm that has become an iconic symbol of American firearms technology. Designed by Armalite in the 1950s, this lightweight, semi-automatic rifle has since gained popularity among civilians, law enforcement agencies, and military forces worldwide.

4. www.americanrifleman.org › content › the-armalite-storyThe ArmaLite Story | An Official Journal Of The NRA

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   Jul 29, 2021 · The ArmaLite Story. This is the story of ArmaLite, a company that—in its original incarnation—revolutionized American small arms, yet hardly profited from its greatest achievements. The ...

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5. www.poynter.org › fact-checking › 2022The history of the AR-15 and how it became a symbol of ...

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   Jun 29, 2022 · By: Sara Swann. June 29, 2022. Whether considered an assault rifle or America’s rifle, the AR-15 is emblematic of gun culture in the United States. Gun enthusiasts herald it for its versatility ...

6. www.britannica.com › technology › ArmaLite-rifleArmaLite rifle | Military, Assault, Carbine | Britannica

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   ArmaLite rifle, any of several lightweight, small-calibre assault rifles designed by the American manufacturer ArmaLite, Inc. The first ArmaLite rifle, the AR-10, was a 7.62-millimetre, gas-operated weapon with a length of 40.5 inches (102.9 cm) and a weight of 8.8 pounds (4.0 kg).

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   What is an Armalite rifle?

   • ArmaLite rifle, any of several lightweight, small-calibre assault rifles designed by the American manufacturer ArmaLite, Inc. The first ArmaLite rifle, the AR-10, was a 7.62-millimetre, gas-operated weapon with a length of 40.5 inches (102.9 cm) and a weight of 8.8 pounds (4.0 kg).

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   Who is ArmaLite®?

   • Welcome to ArmaLite® Originally founded in 1954 by the Fairchild Engine Corporation, ArmaLite® has specialized in the development, engineering, and production of high-quality small arms for over 70 years.

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   What was the first Armalite rifle?

   • The first ArmaLite rifle, the AR-10, was a 7.62-millimetre, gas-operated weapon with a length of 40.5 inches (102.9 cm) and a weight of 8.8 pounds (4.0 kg). It did not survive its trials but did pave the way for highly successful similar designs, notably the AR-15, the U.S. Army rifle designated as the M16.

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   Does ArmaLite have a survival rifle?

   • Shortly thereafter, ArmaLite was invited to submit a rifle for consideration by the Air Force for its new survival rifle. The firearm the company submitted, a .22 Hornet-cal. bolt-action takedown with a four-shot magazine, was dubbed the AR-5.

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   How many Armalite rifles are there?

   • ArmaLite rifle From top, four assault rifles: M16A1, M16A2, M4, and M16A4. The M16 model was originally designed as the civilian semiautomatic AR-15 by ArmaLite, Inc. The military M16 and M4 models are manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company and have been standard issue weapons for United States and NATO military forces since the 1960s. (more)

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   Is ArmaLite a good company?

   • This is the story of ArmaLite, a company that—in its original incarnation—revolutionized American small arms, yet hardly profited from its greatest achievements. The company is now a thriving entity that both promotes and challenges the small-arms status quo that the original ArmaLite helped to create.

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8. www.pewpewtactical.com › armalite-rifles10 Armalite Rifles That Aren’t the AR-15 (or AR-10)

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   Jun 27, 2021 · The Other Armalites. 1. AR-1. Eugene Stoner’s first rifle set the tone for what would be his trademark in design. Using the Mauser action, Stoner produced what appeared to be a functional bolt-action rifle…the AR-1. Eugene Stoner. Arriving in 1947, it earned the moniker “Para-Sniper.”.