(Not) Heavy Metal

Bottom Line

My entrance into this testing was somewhat reluctant. Seeing it work helped, but my previous experience colored my enthusiasm. That ended about two magazines into the testing. This rifle works as well as any out there, while losing a couple pounds of weight. It is perfect for those with shoulder or back issues, or anyone that understands the toll a couple pounds can take. A couple pounds is not much, until about a mile into a five- or ten-mile ruck or hike. Maybe the best part is the price: the Titanium model retails for $2,295, while other versions rail for as little as $1,795. Standard ARs from major manufacturers without the weight savings cost as much or more, while comparable ultra-light AR’ can demand double the price. If you’re looking for a great rifle that just happens to be built to custom standards, this is an excellent choice, and the fact it weighs only 5 pounds is a bonus! Check out the complete line of PolymAR-15 rifles at The Robar Companies; Tel.: (623) 581-2648; E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.robarguns.com

As you can see with this near-half-MOA 5-shot group at 100-yards, the carbine’s weight saving efforts have not adversely effected downrange performance. Reliability was 100-percent throughout testing.

Specifications: Robar Gen 2 PolymAR-15TI

  • Caliber/Gauge: 5.56 NATO
  • Barrel: 16” Stainless Steel, Mid Length Gas, 1:8 Gunner Profile
  • Overall Length: 39-inches extended
  • Empty Weight: 4-pounds, 11 ounces
  • Sights: Magpul MBUS BUIS, flat top rail
  • Stocks/Grips: BCM Gunfighter/BCM KMR Rail
  • Action: Rotating Bolt, Direct Gas Impingement
  • Finish: FDE, Black, Grey or Green
  • Capacity: AR-15 compatible
  • Price: $2,295

Ammunition Tested                            Velocity                                Group Size

Black Hills 55- grain TSX                         3,180                                      0.55   Inches

Black Hills 77-grain TMK                         2,680                                      0.67   Inches

Sig Sauer 77-grain OTM                            2,692                                     0.74   Inches

Groups tested using a bi-pod for a rest from prone. Best group shown over five,  5-shot groups from 100 yards.  Velocity measured using a Magneto Speed V3 chronograph.