Current firearms manufacturer and custom shop located in Sterling, VA beginning 2010.
Sterling Arsenal manufactures their own SAR-XV and SAR-30 brands of production and custom AR-15 and AR-30 rifles, respectively. Sterling Arsenal builds custom AK M type rifles and shotguns and converts Saiga and VEPR firearms with U.S. made components. Sterling Arsenal also produces precision bolt action platform built on custom actions, barrels (SS and carbon fiber), chassis, and stock systems. Sterling Arsenal also owns VA Gun Shop, Critical Koting (beginning 2014), a NIC Certified Cerakote Applicator (Sterling Arsenal brand and line of business), and operates exclusively at Sterling Arsenal's facilities.
STERLING ARSENAL Models
5.56 NATO, 6.8 SPC, .300 AAC Blackout (new 2014), or .458 SOCOM cal., 16 or 18 in. stainless steel barrel with phantom flash suppressor, mid-length gas ported, low profile DI gas block, front and rear alloy flip BUIS sights, custom forged billet upper and lower receivers, SAR HexSphere modular free float handguard, choice of Magpul CTR or STR stock, K2 pistol grip, black finish. Mfg. late 2014-mid-2015.
5.56 NATO, 6.8 SPC, or .458 SOCOM cal., GPO, 18 in. stainless steel barrel with phantom flash suppressor, billet upper receiver side charger model, single stage short travel adj. trigger, front and rear alloy flip BUIS sights, SAR HexSphere modular free float handguard, alternative enhanced stock, K2 pistol grip, black finish. Mfg. late 2014-2016.
5.56 NATO or .300 AAC Blackout cal., 16 in. CHF chrome-lined barrel, F-marked front sight gas block and rear Magpul flip sight, custom forged anodized receivers, two-piece quad rail, machined and forged lower parts, Mil-Spec buffer tube, MFT Minimalist stock and grip, black finish. Disc. 2015.
5.56 NATO, .300 AAC Blackout, 6.8 SPC, or .458 SOCOM cal., upgraded variation of Sar-XV PREPR model, mid-length ported 16 in. QPQ Nitride barrel, A2 flash hider, free float 15 in. extended KeyMod rail system, Magpul MOE backup flip sights, push-button quick detach sling mounts, SAR custom tuned trigger, ambidextrous fire controls, forged anodized hardened receivers, low profile DI gas block, Mil-Spec pattern 6-position extension buffer assembly, Magpul stock and grip, black finish. Mfg. 2016-2017.
5.56 NATO cal., mid-length ported 16 in. stainless steel barrel, PWS muzzle brake, low profile gas block, Magpul Pro Steel backup flip sights, push-button quick detach sling mounts, forged anodized hardened receivers, free float 15 in. extended KeyMod rail system, JP match tuned trigger, ambidextrous fire controls, Mil-Spec pattern 6-position extension H-Series buffer assembly, Magpul stock and grip, grey finish. Mfg. 2016-2017.
.308 Win. or 6.5 Creedmoor cal., 18, 20, or 22 in. JP Enterprise medium contour barrel, PWS muzzle brake (disc.), SLR flash hider (new 2017), or silencer mount, compatible with Magpul mags., free float KeyMod (disc.), SAR HexSphere (disc.), or M-LOK (new 2017) handguard, machined and forged lower parts, SAR custom tuned match trigger and ambidextrous fire controls, Magpul PRS stock, QD sling mounts, Cerakote finish. New 2015.
.308 Win. cal., 16, 18, or 20 in. CHF (disc.) or black Nitride (new 2017) barrel, SLR flash hider, compatible with Magpul mags., free float KeyMod (disc.) or M-LOK (new 2017) handguard, machined and forged lower parts, Mil-Spec single stage trigger, Magpul PRS stock, QD sling mounts, black finish or custom Cerakote. New 2015.
5.56 NATO cal., mid-length 16 in. ported stainless steel barrel, SLR Hybrid comp/flash hider, Magpul PMAG, alloy adj. flip-up sights, SAR-Custom Shop tuned trigger, Magpul SL stock, K grip, forged 7075-T6 anodized R70c hardened receivers with variable tension adjustment, low profile stainless steel Nitride DI gas block, 15 in. extruded anodized M-LOK rail system, QD sling mounts, ambi fire controls, extended changing latch, Mil-Spec 6-pos. receiver buffer extension, 7 lbs. New 2017.
9mm Para., 5.56 NATO, or .300 AAC Blackout cal., CHF chrome-lined barrel, custom forged anodized receivers, SIG arm brace with KAK extended receiver extension, free float quad rail, choice of Magpul AFG or handstop, black finish. Disc. 2015.
5.56 NATO, .300 AAC Blackout, or 9mm Para. (optional upgrade) cal., upgraded variation of the SAR-XV PREPR AR-15 model, 5, 7, 8, or 10 in. QPQ Nitride barrel, custom forged anodized hardened receivers, free float KeyMod rail system, push-button QD sling mounts, SAR custom tuned trigger, ambidextrous fire controls, Magpul MOE backup flip sights, Magpul grip, AFG or handstop, pistol receiver extension, black finish, optional Critical Koting finishes. Mfg. 2016-2017.
5.56 NATO, .300 AAC Blackout, or 9mm Para. cal., 8 1/2 or 10 1/2 in. QPQ Nitride barrel, SLR muzzle devices, ambi mag. release (new 2021), SAR custom tuned (disc. 2020) or Combat-Match SS1 (new 2021) trigger, anodized lightweight aluminum backup adj. flip sights, Magpul grip, custom forged anodized hardened receivers, free float M-LOK rail system, push-button QD sling mounts, ambi charging handle (new 2021), AFG or handstop, pistol receiver extension, optional SB Tactical SBA3 collapsible brace, black or custom Cerakote finish. New 2017.
.308 Win. to .333 Lapua cal., custom action w/integral HD reoil lug, several match cut-rifled barrel options and profiles, choice of Jewell, Timney, Jard, or Geissel trigger, chassis or stock options, custom markings and engravings, M16 extractor, threaded bolt handle, ext. bolt knob, choice of single color Cerakote finish or upgraded patterns, optics options available.