{"id":197549,"date":"2024-01-25T15:54:33","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T21:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=197549"},"modified":"2024-08-30T19:37:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T00:37:17","slug":"an-all-polymer-ar-15-from-wraithworks-shot-show-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/an-all-polymer-ar-15-from-wraithworks-shot-show-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"An All-Polymer AR-15 from Wraithworks — SHOT Show 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wraithworks’ WARP15 is all-polymer and surprisingly good.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

We’ve been shooting pistols with polymer frames for decades, but AR-15s with polymer lowers, for no apparent reason, remain suspect as low-quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, this WARP15 rifle from Wraithworks<\/a> sports a polymer lower and<\/em> a polymer upper and it seems to work just fine. They feel they’re pursuing the spirit of Eugene Stoner’s ideals<\/a>. Its value will probably surprise you.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The lower is licensed from KE Arms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

KE Arms Licensed Lower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The lower is branded as Wraithworks, but it’s KE Arms’s design and is a proven unit. The flared magwell is a nice touch, and the integrated grip is an upgrade over mil-spec. Since it’s all one piece, this lower is exceptionally rigid.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The upper and handguard are two pieces split longways.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Clamshell Polymer Upper <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike any other rifle, the upper receiver is all polymer and it goes together like a clamshell. The upper is divisible, left and right, down its length with several screws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll notice the reinforcing ribs around the bolt carrier group. There is a 7075 aluminum trunnion inserted which holds the chamber and barrel in the receiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE ALSO: Totally Tacticool Lever Guns \u2014 SHOT Show 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n
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A 7075 Aluminum trunnion connects the barrel to the upper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Ambidextrous Controls, Cool Stocks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The WARP15 comes standard with ambidextrous safety levers. Also, it has a full-length, uninterrupted Picatinny rail on top and M-LOK slots all around the handguard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The buttstock includes QD attachment points and an M-LOK slot at the back. Furthermore, the stock includes a spacious compartment in the butt plate.<\/p>\n\n\n

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It’s got ambi safety levers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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It’s got M-LOK and an uninterrupted full-length pic rail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Its 16″ barrel is capped with a brake, which is helpful since it’s only 5 lbs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Performance at the range<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wraithworks had the WARP15 at the range for media to sample this week. I shot 5 rounds at 20 yards and was surprised at how good it felt — how rigid it felt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I shot ten more rounds at a coyote-sized target at a hundred yards. It was raining, I was standing shooting off-hand, and the rifle was only fitted with a red dot, but I nailed that target with all ten rounds, which surprised me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it weighs just about 5 lbs, the included muzzle brake seems effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The flared magwell is cool.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The cost to produce this gun is significantly lower than others with metal receivers and handguards. Wraithworks will have the WARP15<\/a> ready to ship this Spring for around $500. We’ll have a full review for you soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n