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Retro A1 Carbine SBR – Old School is the New Cool

David LuttrellBy David LuttrellMarch 25, 20262 Mins Read
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Retro A1 Carbine SBR – Old School is the New Cool

Yes, it’s true that SBR’s have a solid tactical purpose in the defense and tactical world. But let’s be honest, they are simply cool as well. Now Rock River Arms wants to remind everyone that the newly implemented “zero tax” on NFA items applies not only to suppressors but also to Short-Barrel Rifles (SBRs). To celebrate, RRA introduces the new 10.5-inch A1 Carbine SBR.

Retro A1 Carbine SBR – Old School Shorty

This retro A1 Carbine SBR is an ideal pairing for anyone looking to run a suppressor on a high-mobility, exceptionally maneuverable defensive AR platform. This “old school is the new cool” configuration is the perfect SBR for those who value operational simplicity and no-fail performance as the base for their suppressed home defender. With its lightweight, chrome moly 10.5-inch A-1 barrel assembly and CAR gas system, the A1 Carbine SBR with an attached suppressor (suppressor not included) is compact and easy to handle in close-quarter environments.

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Forged Upper and Lower

The A1 Carbine SBR comes chambered in 5.56 NATO/223 Rem. and is built on RRA’s forged LAR-15M lower receiver and forged A1 carry handle upper. The barrel is fitted with a conventional F-style front sight/gas block and A1 flash hider (1/2-28 thread) and hosts a classic A-1 triangular handguard.

Rock River Retro A1 Carbine SBR

Two variants of the A1 Carbine SBR are offered: one with a multi-position M4-style stock and the other with a fixed entry stock. Both include RRA’s A1 grip and single-stage trigger.

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Retro A1 Carbine SBR

If you’ve been considering purchasing an SBR for personal or home defense, the A1 Carbine SBR from Rock River is the ideal candidate, and now is the perfect time to make your move.

RRA A1 Carbine SBR Specifications

Caliber:  5.56 NATO/223 Remington
Barrel:  10.5-inch lightweight chrome moly
Upper Receiver:  forged A1 w/carry handle
Lower Receiver:  forged RRA LAR-15M
Trigger:  RRA single-stage
Handguard:  A1 CAR triangle
Buttstock:  M4 adjustable or fixed entry
Grip:  RRA A1
Muzzle:  A1 flash hider / 1/2-28
MSRP:  $1,135 (entry stock); $1,150 (M4 stock)

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For more information, visit Rock River Arms.

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