REMINGTON DEFENSE R4 AR15 POLICE
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$1400.00
Specifications
Category
Rifles
Manufacturer
Remington
Caliber
.223 Remington / 5.56×45mm NATO
Description
The Remington Defense R4 is a high-performance firearms platform based on the AR-15/M4 series, originally developed for military and law enforcement use. While primarily a military-grade rifle, it has been made available to the civilian market in various configurations.
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Key Features and Specifications
The R4 is known for its modularity and reliability, incorporating several high-end components as standard:
Operating System: Primarily uses a standard direct impingement gas system, though Gas Piston (RGP) variants are also produced for increased reliability and cleaner operation.
Caliber: Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.
Barrel: Features cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined 4150 CMV steel barrels with a 1:7" twist rate for stabilizing heavier projectiles.
Furniture: Typically equipped with Magpul stocks and grips, and often features specialized handguards such as Keymod or M-LOK versions from manufacturers like Midwest Industries.
Sights: Often comes from the factory with Troy Industries folding Battle Sights.
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Common Variants
The platform has evolved through several naming conventions and configurations:
R4 Patrol: A standard duty configuration, often with a 16-inch barrel and A3-style upper with a removable carry handle.
R4 Operator: An upgraded civilian-market version featuring a Magpul stock, folding sights, and modular handguards.
R4-Entry: A compact tactical version featuring a short 11.5-inch barrel.
R4 RGP (Remington Gas Piston): A variant utilizing a short-stroke gas piston system rather than direct impingement, designed to reduce heat and fouling in the receiver.
Wikipedia +4
Key Features and Specifications
The R4 is known for its modularity and reliability, incorporating several high-end components as standard:
Operating System: Primarily uses a standard direct impingement gas system, though Gas Piston (RGP) variants are also produced for increased reliability and cleaner operation.
Caliber: Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.
Barrel: Features cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined 4150 CMV steel barrels with a 1:7" twist rate for stabilizing heavier projectiles.
Furniture: Typically equipped with Magpul stocks and grips, and often features specialized handguards such as Keymod or M-LOK versions from manufacturers like Midwest Industries.
Sights: Often comes from the factory with Troy Industries folding Battle Sights.
Wikipedia +5
Common Variants
The platform has evolved through several naming conventions and configurations:
R4 Patrol: A standard duty configuration, often with a 16-inch barrel and A3-style upper with a removable carry handle.
R4 Operator: An upgraded civilian-market version featuring a Magpul stock, folding sights, and modular handguards.
R4-Entry: A compact tactical version featuring a short 11.5-inch barrel.
R4 RGP (Remington Gas Piston): A variant utilizing a short-stroke gas piston system rather than direct impingement, designed to reduce heat and fouling in the receiver.