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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, MUR1A

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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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