{"id":197442,"date":"2024-01-24T18:56:23","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T00:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=197442"},"modified":"2024-08-30T19:37:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T00:37:22","slug":"setting-a-new-standard-for-ars-mitchell-defense-shot-show-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/setting-a-new-standard-for-ars-mitchell-defense-shot-show-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting A New Standard for ARs! Mitchell Defense &#8212; SHOT Show 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Setting A New Standard for ARs!  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Mitchell Defense -- SHOT Show 2024\">Mitchell Defense<\/a> at Range Day. He showed us their latest AR iteration, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitchelldefense.com\/product\/shorty-doc-sbr-5-56-mlok\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"setting-a-new-standard-for-ars-mitchell-defense-shot-show-2024\" title=\"Setting A New Standard for ARs! Mitchell Defense -- SHOT Show 2024\">Shorty DOC<\/a>. However, we mostly talked about what sets their rifles apart from the competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitchell Defense heavily emphasized their attention to engineering. One of the most notable achievements is a proprietary buffer system. However, they also utilize specialized bolt carrier groups, and a unique thermal fitting process for barrels being mounted to their uppers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proprietary buffer system caught my attention. It is fabricated from a flat wire spring treated to endure an impressive 200,000 cycles \u2013 a substantial improvement over regular carbine springs lasting only 6,000 cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1573-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1573-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1573-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1573-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1573-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1573-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1573.jpg 1588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shooting the Shorty DOC at Range Day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The thermal fitting process contributes to bolt-like accuracy, achieving sub MOA in the 10.3 model and a remarkable half MOA in the 16-inch rifles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explaining the thermal fitting process, Nathan highlighted how heating the upper receiver allows the barrel to be snugly fit in, ensuring a tight and accurate assembly \u2013 a notable departure from the often sloppy AR builds reliant on barrel nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-also-a-masterpiece-in-firearms-engineering-the-soidc-doc-from-mitchell-defense\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/a-masterpiece-in-firearms-engineering-the-soidc-doc-from-mitchell-defense\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"setting-a-new-standard-for-ars-mitchell-defense-shot-show-2024\" title=\"Setting A New Standard for ARs! Mitchell Defense -- SHOT Show 2024\">A Masterpiece in Firearms Engineering: The SOIDC DOC from Mitchell Defense<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1580-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1580-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1580-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1580-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1580-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1580-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1580.jpg 1646w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taking a look at the barrel being locked in tight to the upper due to the thermal fitting process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shorty DOC features include ambidextrous safety selectors, charging handle, and a right-side bolt release. Notably absent is a right-side mag release, a deliberate choice to prevent accidental mag drops when running in kit with the rifle slung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1578-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1578-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1578-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1578-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1578-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1578-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1578.jpg 1713w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shorty DOC featuring B5 furniture an ambi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufactured in Glenside, Pennsylvania, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitchelldefense.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"setting-a-new-standard-for-ars-mitchell-defense-shot-show-2024\" title=\"Setting A New Standard for ARs! 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