The Armalite AR-1 'Parasniper' was the company's first rifle, designed before Eugene Stoner's involvement, aiming for an ultra-lightweight bolt-action using aircraft materials. Despite innovative construction with fiberglass and aluminum, early military tests revealed accuracy and reliability issues, particularly with composite barrel delamination when hot. This failure ultimately led Armalite to pivot towards projects like the AR-10, making the AR-1 a significant but ultimately unsuccessful precursor in firearms history.
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