NUTNFANCY SHOT 2012: Rock River Arms!

Published on January 26, 2012
Duration: 23:07

This video provides an expert overview of several Rock River Arms (RRA) firearms showcased at SHOT Show 2012. Steve Mayer from RRA details the innovative LAR-47's AK magazine compatibility, the dedicated left-handed Elite Operator-L, the piston-driven PDS Carbine with its folding stock, and the .308 LAR-8 series, including RRA's proprietary magazine solution. The discussion highlights RRA's design philosophy, manufacturing expertise, and product performance, offering valuable insights for firearm enthusiasts.

Quick Summary

Rock River Arms showcased innovative firearms at SHOT Show 2012, including the LAR-47 which accepts AK-47 magazines with AR-15 ergonomics, and the dedicated left-handed Elite Operator-L. The piston-driven PDS Carbine features a folding stock, while the .308 LAR-8 series benefits from RRA's proprietary magazine solution to enhance reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Field Footage
  2. 01:18Rock River Arms LAR-47
  3. 03:54Dedicated Left-Handed Rifles
  4. 05:16Handguard Evolution and Muzzle Devices
  5. 10:00PDS (Piston Driven System)
  6. 13:33LAR-8 (.308) Series and Magazines
  7. 20:00Varmint Models and 6.8 SPC

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Rock River Arms LAR-47 unique?

The RRA LAR-47 is notable for its ability to chamber the 7.62x39mm round while accepting standard AK-47 magazines. It maintains AR-15 ergonomics and trigger groups, but features proprietary upper, lower, bolt, and barrel components to accommodate the AK magazine geometry.

How does the RRA Elite Operator-L cater to left-handed shooters?

The Elite Operator-L is a dedicated left-handed AR-15. It features a mirrored upper receiver with left-side ejection and forward assist, an ambidextrous charging handle, and crucially, a left-hand barrel twist rate designed to improve shoulder camming during recoil for left-handed users.

What are the advantages of the RRA PDS Carbine's operating system?

The PDS Carbine uses a piston-driven system contained within the upper receiver. This design allows for a true folding stock and features a non-reciprocating, ambidextrous charging handle located forward on the handguard, contributing to a softer shooting experience.

Why did Rock River Arms develop its own .308 magazine for the LAR-8?

Rock River Arms created a proprietary 20-round polymer .308 magazine for the LAR-8 series to address reliability issues. These issues stemmed from the wide manufacturing variances commonly found in surplus metric and inch-pattern FAL magazines, ensuring consistent performance.

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