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Rock River Arms LAR-15 Elite Comp: A Top Notch AR-15 Variant With Some Great Features Out Of The Box

Rock River Arms has introduced a new AR-15 variant: the LAR-15 Elite Comp. Guaranteed to shoot 1.5″ MOA, the Elite Comp features a number of very nice features, typically seen only on nicely upgraded AR rifles.

Chambered in 5.56 NATO (.223 Remington), the LAR-15 Elite Comp has a forged A4 upper with a 16″ chrome-lined barrel with a 1:9″ twist. The threaded barrel features an RRA Tactical Muzzle Brake standard.

Sighting is handled by the combination of a flip front sight gas block assembly and a PADS flip rear sight.

The trigger is a two-stage match trigger in a winter trigger guard. The front end features an RRA half-quad, free-float mid-length rail system. The pistol grip is an Ergo SureGrip.

The buttstock is my favorite: the Magpul CTR stock. The Magpul is fully adjustable, feels very good when the rifle is mounted and is designed in such a way as to prevent any inadvertent adjustment of the length.

I currently have a LAR-15 from Rock River Arms that I bought before they announced the Elite Comp. On my LAR-15, I installed the Magpul buttstock, the front flip-up sight/gas block, rear flip-up sight, and the SureGrip. All totaled, I paid more than what Rock River is asking for the Elite Comp.  So, I think the rifle package is a very good deal.  Also, my Rock River has run pretty well.  I don’t know who makes the “best” AR-15, but these Rock River rifles seem to be well built.

The LAR-15 Elite Comp ships with only one magazine. I would expect at least two magazines at this price point, but fortunately, new magazines are relatively inexpensive.  You can pick up Magpul PMAGs for less than $15 for example.

MSRP is listed at $1470, and advertised prices start very close to this number. Dealers are accepting orders now, and the Elite Comp is due to ship in the third quarter of 2008.

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19 replies on “Rock River Arms LAR-15 Elite Comp: A Top Notch AR-15 Variant With Some Great Features Out Of The Box”

Lauren,

The way AR’s are flying off the shelves right now, $1400 is a good deal for the Elite Comp. As JQA mentioned in his post, he dropped $1500 for his. Supply on these is way down and demand has skyrocketed. If you have to buy now, you are paying a premium.

Good luck!

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I noticed they advertise 1.5 MOA for the Elite Comp and 1.0 for the Mid-Length A2/A4 – anyone know why there is a difference?
Thanks

Don’t concern yourself with the 1.5 vs 1.0 MOA because any of the RRAs will most likely outshoot your abilities (I only say that because you would have known the above if your were more versed in this). The mid-length most likely comes without a chrome lined barrel hence, the 1.o MOA. Regardless, you can’t go wrong either way. Enjoy your toy~

Thanks for the feedback (you must be an expert shot because you know the answer). Perhaps rather than tell me how I shouldn’t worry about the MOA you could educate me as to why the chrome barrel will increase the MOA. Not trying to be a jerk but it seems all to often folks want to type out condescending messages rather than help educate some of us who don’t know all the answers. How does a chrome lined barrel affect the round such that the MOA increases? Thanks.

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