The Black Rain Ordnance SPEC-15 upper is precision machined MIL-SPEC upper receiver, finished from high strength 7075-T6 aluminum forgings. Finished with a durable Type III hardcoat anodized finish, the SPEC-15 upper features laser engraved Black Rain Ordnance logos and no T-marks for shooters who like a clean look. This receiver is factory assembled with forward assist and laser engraved ejection port cover. Features:. High strength forged 7075-T6 aluminum construction. Durable hardcoat anodized finish. Accepts all standard MIL-SPEC components.
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Laser engraved Black Rain Ordnance logos.
Average Customer Review: 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 6 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful: Excellent service February 19, 2014 Reviewer: Chris Carter from Bandera, TX United States My experience was exceptional. The sales people at Marks Armory processed my order in a timely manner and provided exact details for the FFL transfer of my merchandise. The prices can't be beat. I will shop with Marks again and I will recommend them to my closest associates. Thanks Was this review helpful to you? 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful: Black Rain Upper/Lower November 12, 2013 Reviewer: Thomas Cross from Chandler, AZ United States Prompt order entry and great shipping support. Arrived at my FFL without a glitch.
Thank you, I will use you again. Was this review helpful to you? 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful: Awesome! December 24, 2012 Reviewer: Daniel Corbett from Fenton, MI United States I purchased two of these matching sets a day before everything went crazy and AR's again turned to gold. Arks shipped them promptly at the original price. I have built on several of the Mega Arms billet sets but due to them always out of stock decided to try the Black Rain Ordinace set. High quality billet machining and nice fit between the upper and lower.
Nice finish too. The only real difference is Mega uses screw dowels for the bolt carrier and detents.
The BRO set uses standard roll pins which is fine. It's still a quality matched billet set. Kudos to BRO and great service from Marks Armory. Was this review helpful to you? 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful: reciever set August 20, 2012 Reviewer: josh howard from panama city, FL United States Excellent service. I highly recommend. Was this review helpful to you?
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful: Black Rain Receiver is solid built April 15, 2012 Reviewer: Josh from Dallas, TX United States This is my third Black Rain receiver. It was the stripped type and building the lower receiver was a perfect fit. The upper and lower receiver match up well without any play. Was this review helpful to you?
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AR-15 Upper Receiver Assembly AR-15 uppers can be a great way to save money when it comes to adding new features and improved functionality to the gun you already own. Constructing and adding a new upper to your existing firearm can be a great alternative to simply buying a second one not only because it can save you money, but also because it can also save you time and energy along the way. The first component of an upper is the receiver, which is what attaches to the lower receiver and houses the rest of the AR-15 upper.
These come in either stripped or completed models designs. An upper can range in length depending on the barrel you choose, and it can also have varying metal components depending on the effect you are trying to achieve. For example, an upper with a stainless steel barrel will offer you better shooting accuracy if you choose to go that route. After the barrel, you have the gas block and tube. The gas block houses the rest of the barrel and wraps underneath the handguard as well. The gas system can feature a rifle, mid-length, or carbine setup. This is the piece of the system that allows the casing to be ejected properly, and therefore it is also the system that allows a new round to be chambered.
Other components of AR-15 uppers include the bolt carrier group, the charging handle, the forward assist, the ejection port cover, and the muzzle brake hider. With all of these components, it is easy to craft a completely customized addition to your favorite firearm.
Types of AR-15 Uppers There are a few different types of upper receivers that most will fall under. Those are A1 Uppers, A2 Uppers, A3 Uppers, and A4 Uppers.
The most common modern AR-15 upper receiver is A3 and A4 but the nostalgic upper typically falls under the A1. The A2 upper receiver is a more updated version of the A1 and was and is used by the military.
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The Black Rain Ordnance SPEC-15 upper is precision machined MIL-SPEC upper receiver, finished from high strength 7075-T6 aluminum forgings. Finished with a durable Type III hardcoat anodized finish, the SPEC-15 upper features laser engraved Black Rain Ordnance logos and no T-marks for shooters who like a clean look.
This stripped receiver does not include ejection port cover or forward assist assembly. Features:. High strength forged 7075-T6 aluminum construction. Durable hardcoat anodized finish. Accepts all standard MIL-SPEC components. No T-marks for a clean look.
Laser engraved Black Rain Ordnance logos.
It isn’t often that you see a new firearms manufacturer come into the scene and even rarer that they start with the kind of bang that has been enjoying. Going from an unknown manufacturer to being a featured firearm in Cheaper Than Dirt’s catalog in less than four years is an accomplishment, but that speed also means that there haven’t been many opportunities to review their guns.
We asked BRO to provide a rifle to test at the SHOT Show back in 2012. And we asked yet again in 2013. But it was only when I was squadded with one of their guys at the Fallen Brethren match that they finally shipped us out a rifle. And man, was it ever worth the wait.
There are a TON of AR-15 “manufacturers,” but not many of them actually, well, manufacture. Take Bushmaster, for example. All the parts for their guns are made elsewhere and they are simply assembled and branded with the Bushmaster accoutrements at their factory before being sold. It means that while you’re buying a Bushmaster, the exact same parts probably went into a Windham Weaponry AR-15 as well.
While other manufacturers might be content with buying their parts and assembling their rifles, Black Rain had other ideas. From the barrel down to the forward assist, every single part is manufactured by Black Rain. Well, except the obvious (stock, magazine and grip). According to Jared Moser (one of their managers that was squadded with me), the reason behind manufacturing everything from scratch is that it’s the only way to maintain the level of quality they wanted to give their firearms. While Black Rain might be serious about the quality of their parts, they don’t let that get in the way of having a little fun along the way. One of the first products I noticed of theirs was a spiked muzzle brake that looked like a metallic pineapple, a design that had no purpose other than looking bad-ass.
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The same goes from the “LET IT RAIN!” dust cover. There are design options incorporated into their stuff that seems like their sole purpose is to make the gun look nifty or just to inject a little humor. I almost expected to see something in their catalog marketed as the “COME AT ME BRO,” but alas nothing yet. Speaking of quality, the fit and finish on this rifle is simply amazing. The receiver is coated in a NORGUARD nickel finish which gives it a gleamingly shiny appearance and a satin-smooth feel, and contrasts nicely with the black furniture.
The edges are perfectly rounded with not a single rough spot to be found, even on the trigger. It gives an excellent first impression, given the attention to detail that was put in the finish alone. While the rifle looks amazing, there are some technical differences between the standard AR-15 design and this rifle that I want to highlight. Like I said, Black Rain makes everything on this gun — and that includes the charging handle. I HATE the standard charging handle on the AR-15, so much so that whenever I buy a new upper receiver I immediately order a replacement BCM Gunfighter charging handle as well. While the BCM Gunfighter has served me well, I think that Black Rain’s design is better in every way possible. The latch on the handle feels much better to the touch, the mechanism operates extremely smoothly, and it looks aesthetically pleasing.
I’m actually considering asking Jared really, really nicely for a discount so that I can buy one of these for every rifle and dump the BCM Gunfighter. Next up on the list of nifty features is the free floating rail. While a full length rail is nice if you’re putting optics on your gun, the reality is that most people don’t need all that rail space. All you really need is some rail at the end of the tube for iron sights or a flashlight, and then provide mounting points on the tube for add-on rails should the need arise. Black rain’s rail goes one step further. Not only do they give you rails where you need them and flat metal where you don’t, they recess the metal on the top of the rail as well.
This allows the shooter to mount optics with a large objective lens much closer to the bore, which is very much appreciated by us long range shooters. Larger objective lenses means a clearer picture, and keeping the bell of those objectives from impacting the rail is required for accurate long range shooting. Good to see BRO thinking about these things in their design. The last thing I want to point out is the trigger. There are companies out there that have made triggers for years, yet failed to produce an actually “good” trigger. Black Rain, on the other hand, hit the nail on the head. Not only is the design aesthetically interesting, but the feel of the trigger is perfect.
The trigger blade itself feels smooth against my finger, and the break is light and crisp as I would expect from an excellent competition rifle. It’s just everything that a trigger should be, and even gives the likes of Geiselle and Timney a run for their money.
Add up all of the components and what you have here is, on spec, an excellent competition rifle. It has an eye-catching design that is sure to make the other competitors jealous, so it checks the “pretty” box pretty hard. The 18″ barrel and long handguards give enough leverage to manhandle the thing around a course of fire, and the lightweight barrel design (with a fluted barrel and compensator) make the gun nimble and make recoil mitigation extremely easy. And add in the trigger for the complete package. Assuming the thing worked on the range, this would be my new default recommendation for the perfect 3-gun rifle. At this point, I was convinced that there had to be a catch. A brand new company starts making everything from scratch, BARREL included, and hits the nail on the head right out of the gate?
And yet That one high and left flier? Yep, totally my fault. Ignoring that called shot, that’s a 4 round group that is decidedly within a 1 inch circle at 100 yards. In other words, sub-MoA accuracy. Considering that the first place I saw a Black Rain Ordnance rifle was a Cheaper Than Dirt catalog, I was expecting a mediocre firearm at best. Instead, what we have here is one of the finest 3-gun rifles available for purchase form any vendor.
It compares favorably with Colt Competition’s CRP-18, out-performs anything Bushmaster has to offer, and even gives Noveske (my favorite AR-15 maker) a run for their money. And that’s where we run head-first into the issue: dollars. This rifle is on par with the very best out there, but it’s still a good $700 more than the competition as well. I consider JP enterprises’ JP-15 to be the gold standard when it comes to competition AR-15 rifles, and even that clocks in at only $1,999 compared to the $2,700+ for this rifle. That said, it may just be worth the price. Black Rain Ordnance BRO-PG11-18NORG Specifications: Caliber: 5.56 NATO Barrel: 18 inches Size: 35.5 inches Weight: 7.1 lbs empty Capacity: Standard AR Mags MSRP: $2,729 Ratings (Out of Five Stars): All ratings are relative compared to the other weapons in the gun’s category. Accuracy:. Hard disk spin rite v6 0 full xsx rar file.
Sub-MoA is the gold standard for competition rifles, and it meets if not exceeds that standard. Ergonomics:. Absolutely outstanding.
It points well, handles like a champ, and is extremely comfortable to shoot. Ergonomics Firing:.
Recoil is light and easily mitigated, and the trigger is amazing. Customization:. Change whatever you want — it’s an AR-15. Overall Rating:. 1/2 The perfect competition rifle. And I mean perfect. I had to knock off a half a star for the pricing though.
I’m partial tothe Ranier Arms Raptor charging handle, $90 but when I fondled one at the Precision Firearms both at the local gun show, I had to have it. The charging handle was the most solid feeling handle I ever felt, and there was BCM product on one of the other demo rifles. It made me forget my desire for a JP side charger. Regarding the BRO, it’s a nice looking rifle that obviously shoots well.
I just think it’s overpriced unless those atheistic touches are must haves. I saw the same rifle in Gander, checked the price, and said the same thingfor that kind of money I would buy a JP, and not just a JP15 but a CTR.
This review rings true and absolutely gives Black Rain the Credibility they deserve. These aren’t mediocre productions from a manufactory. These rifles are cnc’d from 7071 aluminum, AMERICAN METAL, not forged or cast. They take pride in their work. If you haven’t shot one or held one to feel and compare, your reply to this post is bogus.
You don’t complain about this price if its quality you are paying for. Performance with class. Do you feel better driving the American Muscle Corvette, or the more affordable Honda 4 door Prias?
Competition shooters know quality, and this guy hit it right on the head. I bought a Black Rain standard lower parts kit from a dealer.
I had previously purchased other Black Rain AR components including their bolt carrier group and several stripped lowers. Everything up to the lower kit was excellent. That was the reason I decided to get the lower parts kit from them. I have substantial experience building AR’s. I could put a lower kit together in my sleep. When I opened the package I noticed that the parts appeared to substandard.
Then I thought maybe they know something that I don’t. I did this because of my previous excellent experience with them.
The kit is absolute junk. They went so far as to grind part of the trigger down removing its finish to make the disconnector work. After all that it still did not line up. The detents are not the standard ones. They are black and look like either plastic or aluminium. I would not use either of those materials for those parts and I do not believe it meets the Mil Spec. The take down pins fit poorly.
Oh, and by the way, I was building a billet Black Rain lower that did not appear to have anything wrong with it. I am going to build this lower with an Anderson kit now as I sent back the horrible Black Rain lower parts kit.
I would never purchase another kit from Black Rain based on this experience. I wrote to them before I returned the product to the dealer and they would not even answer.
I am totally shocked by this experience with Black Rain and I would not consider using another kit of theirs. I might buy another bolt but I would have to see it first. I would not order blind on the internet. I question all this talk about how they build all their parts in house.
This kit that I received looked like something that was made somewhere in Asia and ordered by people with little or no experience dealing with Asian bulk contract manufacturers. Black Rain should get its management engaged properly or hire new people. The sort of product I saw will put Black Rain out of business. Anyone have the basic BRO SPEC15? They go for $799-$899.
I have 2 Stag Arms AR’s now with chome lined barrels. I like them and the finish is very nice on the Stag’s, but they are both 1:9 twist and they don’t shoot anything heavier than 55gr well at all. 60+gr bullets are all over the place. They only like 55gr and the groups are nothing spectacular with OTC ammo. Only Hornady 55gr gives me best groups of 1.25.1.5″ @ 100.
I want to get a 1:7 barrel to shoot the 62gr M855 that I have a ton of, and heavier rounds 62+ up to 75gr for deer hunting. Now I am apprehensive of BRO with so many people saying they don’t make their own parts.
I hope the barrels are still good, and that they test fire every AR like most manufacturers do before shipping them.
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