SPIKES TACTICAL 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AR-15 for the collectors out there: To celebrate 10 years of innovation and success in the small arms industry, growing from a local producer to a nationally recognized manufacturer, Spikes Tactical has created a special, limited edition rifle. Only 100 were produced, and each is a feat of modern engineering. Only the finest components were included in the design, with the aim of producing an exceptionally lightweight rifle which still has minimal recoil. This combination makes this an incredibly pleasant shooting weapon, and an amazingly potent competition rifle. These rifles are built on a matched, specially marked, upper and lower set. The upper reads "SPIKE'S TACTICAL 2001-2011" and the lower is engraved with "2001-2011" superimposed over an X, the Roman Numeral signifying 10 years. These are finished in an NP3 finish, providing a tough, low friction surface, which also covers the trigger and carrier group. The barrel is a Lothar Walther 14.5", fluted to reduce weight. Anyone familiar with the name knows that Lothar Walther makes some of the finest barrels in the world, with many competitions and medals won using their products. To this incredible tube is permanently pinned a Titanium Dynacomp Flash Hider, which blends superior performance with a distinctive look, compromising nothing. The Magpul CTR buttstock is matched to an MOE pistol grip and AFG forend, both of which have been custom stippled for a superior gripping surface and custom look. The sights are also supplied by Magpul, their excellent folding style, although with the full length upper railed surface, this rifle is clearly meant to be utilized with an optic. The safety selector is the exceptional Battle Arms Development Ambidextrous Safety Selector (BAD-ASS) which positions the lever for quicker manipulation, and allows the user to swap the external lever for different sizes and widths for a custom fit. The rail system is the excellent Spikes Tactical SAR v2, 1 piece lightweight rail system. This gives plenty of space for mounting accessories, includes 4 quick detach points, and allows for maximum cooling. The Bolt Carrier Group on these rifles was specially made just for them. Besides the custom "X" engraving, visible through the ejection port when in battery, the entire carrier group has been milled, removing a full ounce of weight, and resulting in spectacular looking piece of metal that boosts the performance of the rifle through careful engineering. This lower mass bolt carrier means that less gas is required to cycle the weapon. Spikes has tuned the gas system to run at this lower pressure, resulting in lower recoil and a cleaner running system. The final touch is the engraved ejection port, proudly advertising that like all Spikes Tactical products, this rifle is MADE IN U.S.A. - In original box untouched.*File photos