VLTOR MUR-1A Modular Upper Receiver
Rigid 7075-T6 forged AR-15 upper with a modular shell-deflector and forward-assist assembly.
- Price
- $243
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Brand
- VLTOR
- Category
- Upper Receivers
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Features
- •7075-T6 aluminum forging
- •9.3 oz
- •Forward assist and shell deflector
- •M4 feed ramps
- •Type III Class 2 hardcoat anodized
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Vltor Modular Upper Receiver 223 Rem/5.56 NATO With Forward Assist Black
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Overview
VLTOR machines the MUR-1A from a 7075-T6 aluminum forging and gives the receiver thicker walls than a conventional flat-top upper. The 9.3-ounce body includes VLTOR's pinned shell-deflector and forward-assist assembly, M4 feed ramps, a dry-film-lubed bore, and a Type III Class 2 hardcoat finish.
The receiver accepts standard AR-15 parts, but its value proposition is rigidity and the modular assist housing rather than minimum weight. VLTOR warns owners not to remove the pinned shell-deflector assembly outside its service process if they want to preserve the lifetime warranty.
Key Features
- Precision-machined 7075-T6 aluminum forging
- Thicker receiver walls than a conventional flat-top upper
- Pinned forward-assist and shell-deflector assembly
- M4 feed ramps
- Dry-film-lubed receiver bore
- Type III Class 2 hardcoat anodized finish
Pros
- +Enhanced forged construction without moving to a billet receiver
- +Includes the forward-assist and shell-deflector assembly
- +Accepts standard AR-15 parts and accessories
Cons
- −At 9.3 ounces it is heavier than a conventional forged upper
- −Costs substantially more than mainstream forged receivers
- −VLTOR advises against owner removal of the pinned shell-deflector assembly
Detailed Specifications
- compatibility
- AR-15 / M16 / M4 platforms
- Material
- 7075-T6 forged aluminum
- Finish
- Type III Class 2 hardcoat anodized, black
- weight
- 9.3 oz
- feedRamps
- M4
- forwardAssist
- Included in pinned modular assembly
- sku
- MUR-1A
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