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Anderson Manufacturing Dissipator Recreates Vietnam-Era Classic

We got news of a really cool project sure to appeal to military fans and collectors. The Anderson Manufacturing Dissipator recreates a classic Vietnam-era carbine that saw action during the conflict. Available exclusively through Classic Firearms, the Dissipator brings a solid rendition of the 16-inch, cutdown rifle working off a rifle-length gas system.

Anderson Manufacturing AM-15 Dissipator

The Dissipator derives from the U.S. military’s Vietnam effort to build a lighter, more compact weapon system for the jungle fighting of the time. Without completely pivoting away from the M6 Service Rifle, the Dissipator chopped four inches from the standard 20-inch barrel. But it maintained the rifle-length gas system and full sight radius of the original. In civilian circles, this Dissipator concept lives on today in countless build styles.

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“The A4 Dissipator gives a classic rifle a slight refresh, maintaining a true to original rifle gas system while adding a flat top receiver to mount modern optics,” said Truman Brough, Product Engineer, Anderson Manufacturing. “The rifle gas system on a 16″ barrel offers an extremely smooth recoil impulse and long sight radius, while maintaining a short overall length. This rifle answers the question: ‘What would have happened if the original chopped M16 made it all the way to the A4 generation?'”

The Anderson Manufacturing Dissipator recreates a Vietnam classic rifle.

Dissipator Build Features

Now Anderson’s AM-15 Dissipator comes with a 16-inch government, front sight-based (FSB) Anderson barrel. Chambered in 5.56, it utilizes a 1:8 twist rate and comes with an A2 Flash Hider. For easier transfer, Anderson pins the FSB, while the adjustable sight doubles as the gas block. A triangle end cap secures a 12-inch, polymer, A2-style handguard with internal heat shield. An A2 barrel nut secures the system.

The AM-15 upper receiver mates with an AM-15 Multi-Cal lower receiver, both forged from 7075 T6 aluminum. A Magpul MBUS Rear Flip-Up Sight rides the flat-top Picatinny rail on the upper receiver. Inside, an Anderson M16 Profile Bolt Carrier Group and Standard Charging Handle equip the rifle. The fire control group comprises of an Anderson Lower Parts Kit, while an A2 Rifle Buttstock and A2 Rifle Buffer, spring and tube complete the package.

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The rifle ships with a 30-round ASC Magazine and retails for $599.99. For more info, please visit andersonmanufacturing.com or classicfirearms.com. classicfirearms.com for their exclusive pricing.

Full length of the Anderson Manufacturing Dissipator rifle.

Anderson Manufacturing AM-15 Dissipator Specs

WEIGHT6.5 pounds
FEDERAL FIREARM LICENSE REQUIRED FOR PURCHASEYes
LOWER RECEIVER MATERIALForged 7075 T6 Aluminum
UPPER RECEIVER MATERIALForged 7075 T6 Aluminum
UPPER RECEIVER FINISHType 3 Hard Anodized – Black
LOWER RECEIVER FINISHType 3 Hard Anodized – Black
TRIGGER GUARDOpen Trigger
RF-85 TREATEDNon-treated
BOLT CARRIER FINISHNitride
BOLT CARRIER MATERIAL8620 Steel
BOLT FINISHNitride
BOLT MATERIAL9310 Steel
BARREL MATERIAL4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
BARREL LENGTH16 inches
BARREL FINISHNitride
BARREL CONTOURGovernment Profile
TWIST RATE1:8
GAS SYSTEM LENGTHRifle Length
GAS BLOCK DIAMETER.750 inch
CHARGING HANDLEStandard Charging Handle
BOLT CARRIER GROUPStandard M16 Profile
HAND GUARD TYPEA2 Plastic Clamshell
HANDGUARDA2 Clamshell
HAND GUARD LENGTH12 inches
PISTOL GRIPA2 Style
THREAD PATTERN1/2 – 28
MUZZLE DEVICEA2 Flash Hider
BUFFER TUBERifle Buffer Tube
BUTT STOCK/BRACEA2

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