Rock River Arms Entry Tactical AR-15

A solid, lightweight, super popular AR-15 from Rock River Arms:

I've had two AR's from Rock River, and both have been fantastic. The Entry Tactical is a great combination of weight, options, and performance.

I started out with a Midlength version - 16" heavy barrel, with an aluminum quad rail (made by Yankee Hill Machine). It was the "Elite" model. Nothing wrong with the rifle at all, I just realized that I wasn't looking for sniper grade accuracy out of it, nor was I going to mount a million different accessories to the rail, so the heavy barrel and full quad rail were just adding to the weight of the gun.

I found someone more interested in that configuration, and swapped uppers with him. He had the "Entry Tactical" model which was very similar, except it has the M4 contour barrel, and a shorter (carbine length) quad rail. All in all, I probably only saved half a pound, but it feels noticable, and the swing weight feels better as well.

Rock River guarantees their rifles to shoot minute of angle accuracy at 100 yards. I can confirm, that with match ammo, from a rest, this claim is valid. They are very accurate rifles. They are also very smooth, and forgiving. I've probably shot close to 2,000 rounds all in all, with not one jam - none. No cycling errors, no stovepipes, nothing.

As I mention in the EOTech review, this is all I keep on my AR. I've had it decked out with a flashlight, bipod, scope riser, 10X scope, etc. In the end, I like it with the EOTech, and a good sling.

I did buy the Badger tactical charging handle, which is nice, especially with the EOTech mounted near the back. I also need to look around at some of the newer flip up rear sights. I tried a Yankee Hill version that I didn't really like, and have nothing behind the EOTech currently.

Other than that, I'm not exactly sure what to say. The gun is super reliable, versitle, and tons of fun to shoot. I'd buy from Rock River again without hesitation.