Meet ARES not your average AR by any means

[Proline395]

So this is what I have been waiting for. This is called an ARES rifle and they are being made in Amelia, OH by a small FFL dealer/manufacturer. The stock, grips, optic, color and engraving were all selected by me. The lower is a CNC machined 7075 billet that is basically mil-spec.

The upper is a 100% custom design by the owner operator of The FFL. It is all 7075 cnc machined as well. It uses no off the shelf parts and everything is his design. It is piston driven, however it is all contained in the upper, using no buffer and no buffer spring (yes the tube is empty). The BCG is his design as well as the barrel. The barrel is pinned to the lower receiver through the front take down pin to improve accuracy. I also have a 20" barrel for 300 blackout that is easily swapped into the gun in about 2 minutes.

 

[Autopistola]

Looks like a Faxon arak-21, only blue. What makes it different?

 

[Sam Cade]

I wonder how long it is going to be before Ares Defense wades in and forces a name change?

http://www.aresdefense.com/?page_id=118

 

[Proline395]

Faxon is producing those uppers on his design. It is cheaper to go through my dealer

 

[OilyPablo]

Price?

 

[valnar]

I would like to know more about his piston design. Based upon my research, the PWS MK116 I own is the pinnacle of piston choices out there. I doubt I would get buyer's remorse since it works so darn well, but I'm always interested in alternative designs.

 

[Proline395]

Prices vary depending on options. Mine was $2100 with both barrels that are heavy barrels, full engraving with my name and all and metallic blue duracoat with clear.

 

[ngnrd]

So... is this thread just a thinly veiled advertisement for something who's purchase must be coordinated through the OP?

 

[OilyPablo]

So... is this thread just a thinly veiled advertisement for something who's purchase must be coordinated through the OP?

If interested in getting one you can private message me.

In the open.

 

[Proline395]

It's me showing off my new rifle and giving anyone a contact if they want one bc he doesn't sell online or advertise

 

[Magnuumpwr]

I full well expected to see a shriek. You have a nice looking gun, but not quite my type of powder burner.

 

[mljdeckard]

Cool for everyone, but I could go design my own upper that doesn't use any conventional parts. That doesn't mean it would be good.

 

[tarosean]

Proprietary designs are great till, they go outta business, death, etc.

 

[itsa pain]

yawn zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[chicharrones]

It's me showing off my new rifle . . .

I gotta say I've never seen one like it. Congrats on your new rifle. Be sure to let us know how it shoots for you.

 

[Proline395]

Ran 60 rounds through it today. After adjusting the gas block it was a wonderful smooth shooter. Didn't have much time to play at distance yet but it was nice not hearing that buffer spring after every shot!!

 

[Justin]

Neat looking setup. Let us know how the quick-change barrel works.

 

[horsemen61]

looks real nice

 

[SwissArmyDad]

I think it's cool! Thanks for sharing.

 

[henschman]

It looks like the top rail is quite a bit taller than an AR... it looks like it needs HK-height sights and optics. How is cheek weld with that AR-height scope?

Speaking of the scope, whats up with putting that cheap of an optic on that expensive of a rifle?!

 

[SSN Vet]

congrats on the new rifle...

looks really cool...

how much does it weigh?

 

[carbine85]

So what does it look like on the inside? From the outside and the lack of a recoil spring in the tube it sounds like Rock Rivers Piston gun.

 

[Jackal]

$2100 rifle, $40 optic.... Interesting, but I would stock up on extra parts before they are no longer made. Looks kind of like a paintball gun. And, it neeeeds a folding stock.

 

[barnbwt]

So what does it look like on the inside?

I, too, am curious, if it is more AR70, AR-piston, animal, vegetable, or mineral

TCB

 

[Proline395]

You caught me lol....I'm waiting on my optic to arrive so I threw that one on to see what it would look like. The cheek well is just fine, I was worried about height too but I'm a big guy (6'6" and 365lbs) so it works great for me. I didn't weigh it as weight it not an immediate concern for me as its a target gun and will see a bench a time or two not hunting duty. That's why I opted for the heavy barrels.