OUR MISSION With 60 years of continuous service, the AR15 has seen a number of enhancements to improve the survivability of the end user. Most critically, the introduction of the MIL-STD-1913 rail, aka the Picatinny rail. The rail has standardized the employment of red dots, variable power scopes, thermal electro-optics, white lights, and lasers to allow for positive identification, de-escalation, and ultimately more accurate engagement in a no-fail encounter.
This capability did not come without a cost. Added together, these life saving enhancements added significant weight to the individual platform. Modular rails were offered by BCM with the Jack Carbine in 2012 and then with the Company’s ultra-light KMR (KeyMod Rail System) in 2014.
However, for end users in uncertain and complex environments where stacking these enhancements are required, additional considerations must be weighed.
YOUR MISSION The RAIDER is built using a double wall extrusion creating one of the MOST RIGID FREE-FLOAT PLATFORMS in its weight class.
RAIDER M13 handguard [ 11.7 oz ]
RAIDER M10 handguard [ 9.5 oz ]
Mounting hardware [ 2.3 oz ]
Its unique architecture balances weight, rigidity, and capability translating to a more consistent zero retention with handguard mounted electro-optics and lasers.
*M-LOK® is a registered trademark of Magpul Industries Corp. https://www.magpul.com/ip
MIL-STD-1913 remains the most durable interface for mission essential equipment. Accordingly, the BCM RAIDER offers Pic rail where these enhancements are most likely to be positioned with six channels of Pic rail interface at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, as well as an uninterrupted 1913 rail along the top of the hand guard.
The RAIDER rail also features either MLOK* or KeyMod interfaces at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock for the placement of additional enabling accessories.
Finally, a series of ports have been positioned to enable pass throughs for securing vital equipment with zip ties or MIL-SPEC cording.
All BCM components and accessories unite state of the art manufacturing with lightweight and durable materials to ensure components that last a lifetime, performing far beyond performance requirements established nearly six decades ago.