The W.A.R. receiver by Innovative Arms was the most interesting thing I saw at the AAC Suppressor Shoot in Memphis last weekend.It is a receiver that allows you to dampen the gas system for shooting an AR/M16 with suppressors. Just had an in-depth conversation with Phillip Woodell (owner of Innovative Arms and designer of the W.A.R. reciever). Here are some details:
1) Recievers cannot be retrofitted. Suggested price will be between $225-$250. It will come with a W.A.R. gas tube. On a new AR build this is a no-brainer.
2) The W.A.R. reciever is tunned to be totally combat reliable for high power SS109 and XM193 combat loads. The gas switch has two settings: suppressed and unsuppressed.( Phillips whole mindset with this system is to follow the K.I.S.S. system.) If you have small adjustable screws, they will fail or come lose in combat conditions at the worst time. An adjustable W.A.R. reciever is protyped and patented. It may be marketed after existing contracts have been filled.
3) The large adjustment knob has a slot that you can use a flathead screwdriver or the back of a cartrige case to turn. The knob is large enough to turn by fingers due to agressive knurling on the outside. It is cool to the touch even after several mag dumps.
4) Blowback is almost non existant with the W.A.R. reciever (several people on here can attest to that statement, it was a real eye opener at the shoot.) You can use a standard charging handle.
5) Added benefit is that The W.A.R. Reciever reduces a complete 2 db at the ear, with any reputable suppressor. Also you can use most aftermarket handguards and tubes, due to the ability to use any normal gas block.
6) Everything is patent pending inside and out. A lot of research, time, manpower and effort has gone into this development. Phillip has a great patent lawyer, so copycats you have been warned.
This receiver is the real deal, not just a gimick or "tacticool" accessory. If you have anymore questions just let me know. I'll try to get answers as they come in.
The projected commercial release is January 2012 maybe sooner if he can fill existing contracts early.
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1) Recievers cannot be retrofitted. Suggested price will be between $225-$250. It will come with a W.A.R. gas tube. On a new AR build this is a no-brainer.
2) The W.A.R. reciever is tunned to be totally combat reliable for high power SS109 and XM193 combat loads. The gas switch has two settings: suppressed and unsuppressed.( Phillips whole mindset with this system is to follow the K.I.S.S. system.) If you have small adjustable screws, they will fail or come lose in combat conditions at the worst time. An adjustable W.A.R. reciever is protyped and patented. It may be marketed after existing contracts have been filled.
3) The large adjustment knob has a slot that you can use a flathead screwdriver or the back of a cartrige case to turn. The knob is large enough to turn by fingers due to agressive knurling on the outside. It is cool to the touch even after several mag dumps.
4) Blowback is almost non existant with the W.A.R. reciever (several people on here can attest to that statement, it was a real eye opener at the shoot.) You can use a standard charging handle.
5) Added benefit is that The W.A.R. Reciever reduces a complete 2 db at the ear, with any reputable suppressor. Also you can use most aftermarket handguards and tubes, due to the ability to use any normal gas block.
6) Everything is patent pending inside and out. A lot of research, time, manpower and effort has gone into this development. Phillip has a great patent lawyer, so copycats you have been warned.
This receiver is the real deal, not just a gimick or "tacticool" accessory. If you have anymore questions just let me know. I'll try to get answers as they come in.
The projected commercial release is January 2012 maybe sooner if he can fill existing contracts early.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150213015825353.309604.159413995352
