{"id":198409,"date":"2024-02-08T08:32:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T14:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=198409"},"modified":"2024-08-30T19:36:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T00:36:12","slug":"forward-charging-ar-by-bilson-arms-shot-show-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/forward-charging-ar-by-bilson-arms-shot-show-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Forward-Charging AR By Bilson Arms &#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=\"Forward-Charging AR?!! -- SHOT Show 2024\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jxnOd_3LqWw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" 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offering, captivating enthusiasts with a twist on the AR platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bilson Arms BA15 FC, a forward-charging AR, steps away from traditional designs, promising a sleek operation without the rear charging handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8882-1024x638.png\" alt=\"Pump style AR\" class=\"wp-image-198506\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Patent-pending forward charging system.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This groundbreaking design seals off the back, eliminating gas leakage\u2014a common annoyance for AR users, especially those running suppressed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8887-1024x239.jpg\" 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8884-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"No rear charging\" class=\"wp-image-198510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8884-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8884-400x261.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8884-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8884-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8884-1536x1004.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8884-2048x1338.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sealed in the back.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8886-1024x728.jpg\" alt=\"AR Platform\" class=\"wp-image-198511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8886-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8886-400x284.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8886-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8886-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8886-1536x1091.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8886-2048x1455.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Bilson Arms BA Platform.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What sets the BA15 FC apart is its compatibility with any mil-spec lower, ensuring that AR owners 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The upper, lower, and handguard system, all crafted from billet, underscore durability and precision manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-more-ultralight-ar-style-22-rimfire-shot-show-2024\">SEE MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ultralight-ar-style-22-rimfire-shot-show-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"forward-charging-ar-by-bilson-arms-shot-show-2024\" title=\"Forward-Charging AR By Bilson Arms -- SHOT Show 2024\">Ultralight AR-Style .22 Rimfire \u2014 SHOT Show 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8881-695x1024.png\" alt=\"Bilson Arms AR in different confirgurations\" class=\"wp-image-198509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8881-695x1024.png 695w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8881-203x300.png 203w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8881-102x150.png 102w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8881-768x1132.png 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8881-1042x1536.png 1042w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_8881-1389x2048.png 1389w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Also available in the BA-9FC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those curious about pricing, the upper component of the BA15 FC carries an MSRP of about $1,150. 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