Stag Arms Model 4 Unbox & Field Strip

The Stag Arms Model 4 reminds Graham a lot of the M16A3 he had in the Army. Unlike those old service rifles these are made to a higher standard and feature a heavy barrel and 1:9 twist.

[greedydata]

I love this retro. This is such a retro. I love it.

[leatherheadhoseck]

I want one because of the simple design. No frills and fancy bs.

[glyphhunter]

Have one myself, love it. Reminds of the M16A2 I had in the USMC in the late 80's., that's why I bought it.

[driedjello]

I haven't served but appreciate the classic good looks. I also think there is an elegance to simplicity and this rifle has it for days.

[jamesbabbath]

I'm picking mine up from my local FFL tomorrow. I never served in the military, but I just love how this rifle looks, and I like the simplicity of it. I went through the whole "tacti-cool" AR phase, and those kinds of rifles just bore me now (maybe because literally everybody and their mother has one). I like the retro looks and authenticity of the early model M16's, and I was really happy to see Stag had a very high quality clone that was also at a great price.

[PerfectTangent]

Nice buy. I also had an M16/203 as my first rifle, but I loved the standard A2. Yes, I'm a crotchety retiree.

[paulbarnes]

This model has since been renamed the "Retro" model and the barrel is now chrome-lined with a 1/8 twist.

[justamerican]

I have one. I bought one several year's ago really not knowing about much about ARs I spent my time in the Navy. Great weapon I've have not had a bit of trouble with it except removing the Commiefotnia bullet button when I moved out of the state.

[dexm]

I remember how I used to hate the M16A2 when I first joined the military, I remember wanting to get an M-4 so badly back then. These days as strange as it seems to me now, I appreciate the M16A2/A4 rifles I was issued a lot more.

I like the M-4s for the shorter length that helps with getting in and out of vehicles, but that's about it. I like the longer sight radius on the 20" barreled M16s better, and even though some people say the M16A2/M16A4 buttstock is about an inch too long for them, I personally didn't have areal problem with it, and the stock was plenty strong too. I really don't care for M-4 style telescoping stocks, though some are better than others.

[justinhamrick]

Stag Arms great choice they make awesome rifles!

[devildog]

This brings back some memories. May need to put this in my AR collection.

[flatmatrix]

i already have 2 Stag ARs which have been great, as far as have I personally wanted an original style AR the answer is Yes! But I wanted the Colt model, no frills, 20 in barrel, visually just like this one. When and if i get one I won't change a thing on it. I have not been in the military. Be kinda cool to have an old school AR.
I think! lol

[MuzzleDoc]

Have one on order, , love the retro look, served 73 -- 77 Corpsman, , plus it's NJ compliant without any mods

[jwilliamswku]

I was regular U S army 1991-96 and am very interested in this, been looking for an exact looking one that looked like the ones I actually used in the army for awhile now and I think I found it. These new fangled M4 and fancy dancy rigs, just don't do it for me.

[guitarmatt]

Never served but like to shoot iron sights and love the feel of the full size rifle.

[dennisjohnson]

Love this rifle ! Great video ! Reminds me of the one I started out with in the Air Force ! I ordered one today !

[winkleried]

For those of us that were around when the M-16A2 first rolled out, that stiffness in separating the upper and lower is very authentic :) I love the 20 inch rifle barreled ARs. Not sure how I feel about the removable carry handle however and for me it wouldn't get used because this is not a rifle I would run optics on. I would definitely be interested in a release of a decent priced ($1000-1500) quality A2 and A1 models (from any company). When I had the cash for an A2 model I couldn't find one for love or money, so I ended up getting an AK-74 instead. (This was a year after Sandy Hook). Maybe it's because I am an old Cold War Grunt, but the M4 series and the Civilian versions of it, just don't get me warm and fuzzy like some of the younger crowd.

[SO-nztj]

I just love the design a fan of old school things

[Cello]

Nice rifle! I just like the looks of it as well.

[AngelR.]

Cool pictures! Funny to see you with no beard. :) I like the rifle, especially the heavy barrel. If I had one I would keep it just as it is with no optics. 👍