Stag Arms Ar15 Upper Review

Project ar15 Sep 09, 2023
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Ar15 Stag Arms upper receiver

Stag Arms Pushes the Line of Quality and Affordability

With seemingly endless choices in upper receivers available, how does one make a choice? Well we bought and tested several and brought you our pick for your next build or upgrade. 

The Stag Arms 15 Tactical upper receiver, chambered in 300 blackout is our pick. This premium upper receiver comes with a 16" Barrel made of 4150 chromoly vanadium steel and a beautiful Nitride finish for durability and corrosion resistant. The barrel has a 1:7 twist rate for proper bullet stabilization. And a pistol length gas system to ensure reliability. Attached is a 30 caliber A2 birdcage flash hider with 5/8x24 RH threading. 

The Stag Arms 15 upper comes equipped with their Slimline M-LOK handguard. It is a free float type handguard with attachment points at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions

This 13.5 inch handguard is made of 6061 aluminum, an industry standard. It has an anodized finish for wear resistance and a great look. It also has weight saving cutouts along the entire length.

Ar15 stag 300 blackout upper

Other features of the Stag Arms Upper

A full length picatinny rail on top for optics. And anti-rotation tabs to prevent torsional movement of the handguard. Stag Arms handguards have their own unique retention system. Preventing forward movement of the handguard. It also Keeps bolts from protruding around the attachment area. Making is easy to get a comfortable grip closer to the receiver. This unique system provides a sleek look and feel. 

As stated in the name. This Stag Arms handguard utilizes the M-LOK attachment system. So you can be sure that a wide range of product availability will be open to you. 

Ar15 stag arms 300 blackout upper

Stag Arms Quality and Their Unique Place in the World of AR15s

Light and strong with plenty of room for customization and attachments, Plus it's ergonomic design helps it be more user friendly. It is available in Black and Flat Dark Earth. In addition, Stag arms also has a lifetime guarantee so you can buy worry free.

 Another great aspect to this upper is its availability in right or left hand configurations. A further indication of Stag's commitment to left handed shooters. Stag Arms is renowned for their left handed Ar15 parts availability.

Our experience with this upper was flawless. No failures of any kind. And it had a great fitment with our Radical lower receiver. A true pleasure to shoot and a stellar tactical look.

Ar15 Stag Arms upper receiver