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Anderson Manufacturing is extending its line of A4 rifles and pistols to include models now offered with quad-rail handguards!

A4 Pistol with Quad Rail: The A4 Pistol with Quad Rail is fitted with a 10.5’’ Anderson Front Site Based Barrel with a 1:7 twist and operates on a pistol length gas system. This pistol comes equipped with an SB Tactical SBA3™ Pistol Brace.

A4 Carbine with Quad Rail: The A4 Carbine with Quad Rail is fitted with a 16’’ Anderson Front Site Based Barrel with a 1:8 twist and operates on a carbine length gas system. This rifle comes equipped with an Anderson Six-Position Adjustable Buttstock.

A4 Rifle with Quad Rail: The A4 Rifle with Quad Rail is fitted with a 20’’ Anderson Front Site Based Barrel with a 1:9 twist and operates on a rifle length gas system. This rifle comes equipped with the fixed A2 style buttstock.

All A4 model AR-15s are chambered in 5.56 NATO and include Magpul MBUS rear sights with A2 front sights.

The A4 carbine and pistol feature an 6.75” quad-rail while the A4 rifle has a 11.5” quad-rail.

This update to Anderson’s A4 Series was implemented to add versatility to the series according to Truman Brough, Product Engineer, “The quad rails bring an added level of utility to an already proven platform. The addition of the A4 Quad Rails are a great option for those who want to maintain the classic looks of the A4 and add the functionality of a quality drop-in quad rail.”

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