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Recently, Zev Technologies announced the launch of a new lineup of rifles, the Core Duty Series. This series of rifles by Zev Technologies is the second LE and Military focused product by Zev.
Recently, Zev Technologies announced the launch of a new lineup of rifles, the Core Duty Series. This series of rifles by Zev Technologies is the second LE and Military focused product by Zev.
The Core Duty rifle comes after the OZ9 Combat pistol, a variant of Zev’s OZ9 pistol. Now, Zev introduces their new Core Duty rifle, with a 16” inch barrel. Zev plans to offer AR pistol with a 10” inch barrel in the near future.
Zev built the Core Duty rifle for LE and military professionals in mind. Yet, like all Zev products it can double as match grade riflefor USPSA competitions or for home defense. The Core Duty series features the quality and sexy aesthetics we know and love from Zev products.
We’ve been working diligently on moving into the Military and LE market,” said Dan Groce, Director of Brand Engagement, ZEV Technologies. “The Core Duty Rifle has the DNA that ZEV is known for. Accuracy, reliability and performance remain key focus points for our Military and LE products.”
The new Core Duty rifle features a MIL-SPEC forged upper and lower receiver, a 16-inch chromoly barrel with a Zev Muzzle device, and M-Lok Handguard. Also, included is a low profile gas block, mid-length gas system, a MIL-SPEC two stage trigger, ambi-safety, and Magpul furniture.
Below, is the product specs for the new Core Duty Series.
Specs
• Mil-spec forged upper and lower receivers
• Wedge Lock free floating MLOK hand guard
• 16-inch 5.56 chromoly barrel with 5R rifling and a Melonite QPQ finish
• ZEV Muzzle Device
• Low profile fixed gas block, mid length gas system
• Mil-spec chrome lined BCG with manganese phosphate finish
• Enhanced mil-spec two stage trigger, nickel boron coated
• Radian Weapons Talon ambidextrous safety selector
• Magpul MOE pistol grip
• Magpul SL adjustable buttstock
• Includes one 30-round Magpul PMAG magazine
• Overall Weight: 7 pounds (unloaded)
• Overall Length: 34 inches (stock collapsed)
• MSRP: $1,499
The new Core Duty rifle retails at $1,499 MSRP. Which is fair market price for a feature rich rifle brought to you by Zev Technologies. Which makes it comparable to other mid-to-upper tier rifles on the market.
What do you think of ZEV’s new Core Duty rifle? Let us know in the comments below.
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