American Tactical Alpha-15 AR-Style .223 Remington 5.56 NATO Black Rifle

A: Jean, it is currently out of stock. Since the members here are customers as well, Buds Customer Service will need to get the manufacture dates from their Inventory Dept. if/when back in stock at 1-859-368-0371 9am-9pm EST Mon-Fri. or use the Blue Chat now button at the bottom right corner 9am to 9pm Mon - Sat and 9am to 7pm Sunday.

A: You would have to contact buds customer service at 859-368-0371 Monday thru Friday 9am to 9pm to find out. We're just customers as yourself not buds employees. Sorry but hope this helps.

A: Jean, yes this model is new for 2021. >>> https://www.firearmsnews.com/editorial/american-tactical-alpha15-ar-rifle/453998 ....Have a great day!

A: Loren, unfortunately it is not MD legal due to not having a Heavy Profile Barrel. Details under Rifles here : https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/maryland_restrictions.pdf

A: Loren, as others have said since this model does not have a heavy barrel it's illegal in Maryland. Sounds weird but an ar15 must have a heavy barrel to be legal in Maryland. Sorry but hope this helps.

A: Unfortunately this does not meet all the criteria for legality in Maryland. See the details here: https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/maryland_restrictions.pdf Please remember to vote pro gun in future elections!! Stay safe and happy plinking!!

A: Loren, this model does not have a heavy contour barrel, which MD requires to be state compliant. As you know, barrels that are not heavy contour commit way more crimes than heavy barrels. (sorry couldn't help that) Have a great day!

A: From ATI: "American Tactical is proud to bring the Alpha-15 to the table as their next firearm in their vast inventory. Chambered in .223 Remington/556NATO, the Alpha-15 comes standard with many of the reliable components that are offered in their other lines. Featured in the Alpha-15 is a 8" free floated M-LOK rail, flip up sights, a 16" pencil profile barrel, carbon fiber infused buffer tube and their Nano composite trigger kit."

A: Ronaldo, yes Sir it does. 16" 4150 CRMOLY Pencil Barrel with a 1:8 Twist and free floated on a 8" MLOK free Float Hand guard. Cheers and stay safe!

A: Ronaldo, it sure does. This has a free float handguard Wich is what makes the barrel free floated. Hope this helps.

A: Thomas, yes Sir the Flip-Up Sights are included. Cheers and stay safe!

A: Thomas, yes sir, The ALPHA-15 comes ready with flip up sights. Have a great day!

A: The twist rate is 1:8, most specs are here. https://www.americantactical.us/6928/detail.html The loweris polymer, the upper is aluminum. Good review here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rdw3vFVjbdI

A: Leroy, this has a reinforced polymer upper and lower, so both upper and lower are polymer. This has a 1:8 twist ratio. This wouldn't be a bad first AR15 because you will likely upgrade alot of parts and that's what you want for a first time AR. You want a cheaper one that you'll slowly upgrade parts and learn the the platform. If you already own one and know the platform I'd recommend something else. Here's a link to a radical firearms AR-15 for just a few bucks extra, I have owned two radical firearm ARs and both have been great and it has aluminum receivers. Hope this helps, link to radical firearms AR here.............. https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/415006889/radical+firearms+16+socom+5.56mm+ar15+30rd+mlok

A: Leroy, ***both*** upper and lower are Polymer with metal inserts at all critical upper/lower contact points with a barrel twist rate of 1 in 8 inches. Cheers and stay safe!

A: Yes the .223 caliber was designed to do just that. Kill pests and feral hogs/wild boar! Hope this helps.

A: Andrew, while a well placed shot will kill a hog, .223 is not the optimal round. Too much to type, so read this article >>> https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/is-223-5-56-enough-to-hunt-feral-hogs/ Stay safe & have a great day!

A: Hi Andrew and welcome. It will be marginal Sir. I highly recommend an AR-10 in .308. Cheers and stay safe! https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/123872/dti+echo+308+.308+winchester+16