First Look: Lone Star Armory GWOTX4

Created as a tribute to the military personnel who served in recent conflicts overseas.

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posted on July 20, 2024
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Texas based Lone Star Armory has just released the new GWOTX4 5.56 NATO AR-15 pattern carbine. Externally, these new carbines are modeled after the classic US Military M-4 service rifle, with details like a quad-rail, fixed front sight base and classically styled AR-15 / M-4 polymer furniture. The 16-inch long barrels on each rifle also have the classic government profile with the thinner section underneath the handguards and the contouring to accommodate an M203 ahead of the front sight base. Keen observers will also notice the GWOTX4 includes a more desirable CAR-15 style stock as opposed to the standard M-4 pattern unit.

A big motivation in developing the GWOTX4 is to pay homage to the military firearms carried by many American veterans during the hey-day of the GWOT (Global War On Terror) with campaigns both in Afghanistan and Iraq. Unlike government carbines however, the Lone Star Armory GWOTX4 is built to higher standards than just “mil spec.” Each Lone Star Armory GWOTX4 is built with LSA’s forged upper and lower receiver sets. This small company guarantees each GWOTX4 to print 1 MOA (or better) groups when shooting match-grade 5.56 NATO ammunition while still maintaining duty grade or hard use reliability.

Andrew Brady, Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran and CEO of Lone Star Armory, shared his personal motivation behind the creation of the GWOTX4: “We designed the GWOTX4 to honor the spirit and resilience of those who served during the Global War on Terror. As someone who has been there, I wanted to create a rifle that not only pays tribute to our experiences but also offers superior performance for any mission. This carbine is more than just a tribute—it’s a high-performance tool that stands ready for any challenge.”

MSRP for the GWOTX4 varies from $1,304.10 to $1,549. Visit lonestararmory.us for more information about the GWOTX4 carbine and other firearms from Lone Star Armory.  

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