Author: Sourav Chowdhury

Windham Weaponry CDI: Setting the Bar High

Never having owned or ever shot an AR-platform lifle, I finally succumbed to the allure and decided to review a modern sporting rifle. The rifle chosen was built by one of the newest manufacturers in a highly competitive market, Windham Weaponry, localted in Windha, Maine.

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Newsletter – Vol. 2 / Issue 11

Welcome to The Windham Weaponry Newsletter – Vol. 2 / Issue 11
November 2013

Marketing News Mark at SFGC
Mark Eliason, VP Sales & Marketing

The Windham Weaponry .308 is here!

Our .308 is now in production with shipping expected to begin in late December.  The rifle has an MSRP of $1,413.00, weighs 7.5 pounds and has a 16.5″ medium weight 4150 chrome moly vanadium barrel. Specifications for rifle are featured below.  We expect these to be available through your local FFL dealer in late December and early January 2014.

This Month’s Featured Rifle…
Windham Weaponry .308 SRC
Windham’s new “big bore” model…

 

 

Model: Windham Weaponry R16FTT-308   Weight: 7.55 lbs.   Length: 38″ (34.1875″ with telestock collapsed)

Caliber: .308 / 7.62x51mm

 

Type:  Rifle – Semi-Automatic, Gas Impingement System

Capacity: 20 + 1 (Ships with one 20 Round Magpul PMag Magazine)

Receivers: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum –  Flat Top Upper Receiver – Hard Black Anodize Finish

 

Bolt:  Carpenter 158 Steel

Barrel:  16.5″ Medium Profile, Chrome Lined with A2 Flash Suppressor

Barrel Material: 4150M Chrome Moly Vanadium 11595E Steel

Rifling: 1 Turn in 10″ – Right Hand Twist – 6 Lands & Grooves

Stock: 6 Position Telestock with Windham Weaponry Logo & Sling Swivel

Forend / Pistol Grip: Midlength Tapered Heat Shielded Handguards / Hogue Overmolded Pistol Grip

Rear Sight: None – Ready for optics or other type accessory sights

 

Front Sight: None – Picatinny Rail Gas Block – Ready for accessory sights 

Includes: Hard Plastic Case, Web Sling, Q.D Sling Swivel, Operators Manual, Transferable Lifetime Warranty

MSRP: $1413.00

 

FROM THE GUNSMITH’S BENCH 
Erik at his bench
Erik Winter, Gunsmith
 
TOPIC: 

 

Brass Deflection for Left Handed Shooters firing the CF-15

I have had a few left handed shooters asking me how to more effectively deflect the brass out of our Carbon fiber rifles. Brass is sometimes deflected back at a sharper angle on the Carbon rifles and some left handed shooters have been struck with empty brass. The most effective solution is to use the TC-Accessories brass deflector. This installs very easily and deflects the brass away from the left handed shooter. Mount it at about the forth groove in the Picatinny rail on the upper receiver. For sighting it is easiest to mount a holographic sight ahead of the deflector. You can also use a small scope mount ahead of this if you choose to use a scope. The TC Accessories Brass Deflector will also work on our rifles with aluminum receivers. It is useful in deflecting brass downward as well if positioned further forward on the rail. This makes the brass easier to pick up in the field.

 

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER         Cheryl E
Cheryl Eliason, Customer Service Manager
 

We receive a variety of customer service related questions from our customers, and in order to better serve all of you, highlight one question each month.

This month’s question is:

   

How do I transfer the warranty on my Windham Weaponry rifle ?

Answer:

 

 

To Transfer the warranty just fill out the Warranty Registration form.  It can be submitted electronically, printed and mailed or provide the information by telephone.

Here’s a link to our online warranty registration form:

https://windhamweaponry.com/warranty.asp

 

FROM THE EDITOR

Karen Fogarty, Asst. to VP Sales & Marketing

 

 

   

 

 

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

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This photo came in from Rick Windham, Outdoor Recreational Writer & Lecturer.

 

Yes, he says, “same name as your company! I am an outdoor recreational writer and radio show host in Western Nebraska and regular shooting buddy to Fred Werkmeister. Fred just bought a Windham Weaponry AR and loves it. It is a fantastic rifle.”

 

Fred Werkmeister, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, checks out his target while sighting in his new Windham Weaponry AR-15 rifle. This was three shots at 100 yards from a right-out-of-the-box rifle. Outstanding! 

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I finished my SRC, battle sights at a 45 degree so scope stays on.

Greg S.

 

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I am a retired San Antonio police officer and had the good fortune to speak with Todd Coons several months ago regarding the purchase of one of your rifles.  Todd had just returned from a Texas hog hunt so an immediate bond was formed.  He took the time to explain the history of Windham Weaponry and professionally answered all my questions.  I chose the SRC model and received it 21 days after placing my order.  Todd was a great help and during this application and purchasing process, I not only became the proud owner of a fine new rifle but made a new friend too.  I was more than pleased when I took my SRC (Texas compliant, meaning anything goes on our guns) to the range and shot near minute of angle groups with a Vortex Optics red dot scope.  It digested bullet weights from 50 grains to 63 grains without a hitch.  The SRC is everything I expected and more.  Quality and accuracy are tops and I commend you for supplying us old ‘law dogs’ with a quality product.

Harold S., La Vernia, TX

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This is without a doubt the most accurate AR I have built. My son has shot half inch groups @ of 100 yds from bench rest. Scope is Nikon Prostaff 4-12 X 40mm @ 8 power mounted with BSA tall mounts. Trigger is POF which I really like since I’m not a big fan of light triggers. Even so, the POF is very smooth. All in all, this is a very fine rifle. Getting my eyes (cataracts) fixed soon and fully expect to be honing my skill @ 400 yds.

Thanks for providing the parts.

John R.

 

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I sent an email to you guys right before your first news letter. I purchased my SRC in mid 2009, this weapon has been a blast to shoot. After 5,000 rounds and being knocked around, its still going. I was able to put 1/2 moa groups at 100 yrds with an eotech/ magnifier combo and my personal reloads. 1moa with any commercial. As i said in my last letter it will be the next foundation for my next rifle. And its already started….

My wife is next in line for one. Guess what she’s getting.

Thanks,

Justin in Kentucky

 

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Sure hope this gets through, like to thank Erik for an excellent job done on the custom upper he put together for me. Couldn’t be more pleased, now I’ll have an excellent rifle for mid sized animal, such as Texas Whitetail, and Aoudads out to 200 yds, need yet to find 77/80gr hunting bullets. You folks can be proud of Windham, and competent people like Erik.

Thanks again, Rocci N.

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To send Newsletter comments or suggestions, contact:
newsletter@windhamweaponry.com

 

WINDHAM WEAPONRY FEATURED PRODUCT                   

Matt H - Retail
Matt Hasty
Retail Sales Manager

 

 

Flat Top Brass Deflector for AR15 / M16

 

 

PART NUMBER: BRASSDEFLECTOR-FT

 

PRICE: $23.95     Buy It Now!

 

This lightweight, steel construction brass deflector redirects empty rounds to one place for easy pickup, and protects your face, skin and clothes from hot, discharging brass. Especially helpful to left handed shooters, it is also useful to reloaders by making brass pickup easier and more manageable. Legal for use in NRA High Power competition. Installs with little or no gunsmithing by clamping with thumbscrew to the AR flat top’s Picatinny rail.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Todd C

Todd J. Coons, VP Law Enforcement Sales

What’s New in LE?

We here at Windham Weaponry are very excited to announce that we have been awarded the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources bid. We will begin shipping the rifles to Wisconsin the first week of December and will have all 279 rifles shipped by the end of December.

The month of October has been an extremely busy month for the Law Enforcement Sales Division here at WW. We have been to the IACP (International Association of chiefs of Police) in Philadelphia, traveled to Richmond VA to spend a day with Southern Police Equipment and also made it to NASGW in Grapevine TX.

November is shaping up to be another very busy month for LE. I will be traveling to Canada for a show at North Sylva, as well as hosting another armorer’s class.  My next armorer’s class will be on March 11th and 12th here at the factory. Space is limited and will fill up fast so please contact my assistant, McKenna, for registration information at mroberts@windhamweaponry.com

I know that many of you out there in the LE world have been patiently waiting for WW to introduce the .308. Well, that time is here. For those of you in the Law Enforcement community please feel free to email me with questions about our newest caliber as we will begin shipping very soon. tcoons@windhamweaponry.com

Be Safe,

Todd J. Coons

VP Law Enforcement Sales    

Meet the WINDHAM WEAPONRY TEAM           

 

Featured Employee: Travis Peck, Quality Control

I was working a dead end job when a long time friend, Robert Webber, approached me and told me I should apply to Windham Weaponry. I’d always aspired to work at Bushmaster, so when this new opportunity arose I jumped at the chance to join the WW team. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to change careers. I wake up every day excited to go to work and feel truly blessed to say that because I know many people cannot. The WW team have taken me in and have made me part of their family.

Below: Travis, with son Logan and wife, Amy                    Travis and his brother Bill.

   

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    We regularly respond to questions and topics on this informative website.

 

Contact Us:
Windham Weaponry, Inc.
999 Roosevelt Trail / PO Box 1900
Windham, Maine  04062   U.S.A. 
Tel: 207-893-2223
Fax: 207-893-1623
Phone Sales/Customer Service:
Toll Free: 1-855-808-1888
 

 

Your feedback is always welcome. Feel free to send us photos of how you enjoy using your Windham Weaponry rifle. We would love to hear from you. Please contact us through  windhamweaponry.com/  or

 

 
SHOOT SAFELY,
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Newsletter – Vol. 2 / Issue 10

Welcome to The Windham Weaponry Newsletter – Vol. 2 / Issue 10
October 2013

Marketing News Mark at SFGC
Mark Eliason, VP Sales & Marketing
Hints of Exciting Things To Come! 

We are finalizing the design details on the Windham Weaponry .308 this month and expect to have specifications available to the market in November. Shipments are expected to start by the end of the year. The prototypes are in testing, and we willl have photos and other details completed soon. Our .308 has forged uppers and lowers and a 16″ chrome moly barrel on the first model we will be offering. The rifle will be supplied with a MagPul 20 round magazine and it weighs in at 7.5 lbs. That is some of the basic technical information and pricing will be available soon.

This Month’s Featured Rifle…
Windham Weaponry TruTimber Snowfall Camo SRC
A Great Pattern on our SRC for Winter Hunting!

 

 

Model: Windham Weaponry R16M4FTT-C2   Weight: 6.3 lbs.   Length: 36.125″ (32.375″ with telestock collapsed)

Caliber: 5.56mm / .223 Rem.

 

Type:  Rifle – Semi-Automatic, Gas Impingement System

Capacity: 30 + 1 (Ships with one 10 Round Magazine)

Receivers: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum –  M4A4 Type Flat Top Upper Receiver – TruTimber Snowfall Camo Finish 

 

Bolt:  Carpenter 158 Steel

Barrel:  16″ M4 Profile, Chrome Lined with A2 Flash Suppressor

Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium 11595E Steel with M4 Feed Ramps

Rifling: 1 Turn in 9″ – Right Hand Twist

Stock: 6 Position Telestock with Windham Weaponry Logo & Sling Swivel – in TruTimber Snowfall Camo Finish

Forend / Pistol Grip: M4 Double Heat Shield Handguards / A2 Pistol Grip – in TruTimber Snowfall Camo Finish

Rear Sight: None – Ready for optics or other type accessory sights

 

Front Sight: None – Picatinny Rail Gas Block – Ready for accessory sights 

Includes: Hard Plastic Case, Web Sling, 30 Rd. Magazine, Operators Manual, Lifetime Transferable Warranty

MSRP: $1160

 

FROM THE GUNSMITH’S BENCH 
Erik at his bench
Erik Winter, Gunsmith
 
TOPIC: 

 

Barrel Steel and Twist Rate

I’ve had several customers inquire about specifically what type of steel is used in our black phosphate, chrome lined gun barrels. The following should help clarify.

Windham Weaponry uses a modified 4150 Vanadium steel, better known as  MIL-B-11595E CMV.  Some manufactures call this “4150Mod”.  Our barrel steel is not plain “4150”.  Described better, it is a CrMoV steel based on the composition of 4150.  The addition of Vanadium to the composition greatly increases the impact strength of the steel.   Vanadium is used for grain refinement and the enhancement of mechanical properties.  The material we use is identical to the material that the military and most other high end manufacturers use.

In these barrels we offer two different twist rates, 1-9 and 1-7. The 1-9 being the most popular. The 1-9 twist is generally good for stabilizing bullets from 45-69 grains. The 1-7 is best for 50-80 grain bullets.

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER         Cheryl E
Cheryl Eliason, Customer Service Manager
 

We receive a variety of customer service related questions from our customers, and in order to better serve all of you, highlight one question each month.

This month’s question is:

   

I just purchased a new Windham Weaponry rifle. Can I shoot both .223 and 5.56 in my rifle?

Answer:

 

 

The basic difference is that 5.56 NATO ammo tends to be hotter than .223 Remington. The leade dimension (freebore before the start of rifling) is longer on a 5.56 chamber, on a .223 chamber it is tighter. Therefore the .223 chamber can develop excessive pressure when a 5.56 NATO round is fired in it.

Our chambers are all safe to fire 5.56 NATO or .223 Remington ammunition in. All our guns have chrome lined chambers with the exception of the VEX rifles which have a stainless steel fluted barrel. These are also marked .223 rather than 5.56. We do this primarily because the chamber is a little tighter and better suited to match grade .223 ammo. While the chamber is tighter than 5.56 in the VEX, the leade is still longer than .223 Remington. We have tested these rifles with 5.56 ammo as well and they are perfectly safe with that ammo too.

 

FROM THE EDITOR

Karen Fogarty, Asst. to VP Sales & Marketing

 

 

  

 

 

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

I have had 4 different AR type Rifles since getting out of the Army. This past year I was visiting a local Gun Dealer and he had many AR’s on the wall for sale, but only 1 AR-15 (WW CDI)  After 45 min. of looking , I left the shop with it, and never looked back. I have fired a few thousand rounds out of it since then, and I have to say, the CDI is the best AR I ever had.  The Newsletter is a Great source of information. I like the idea of the Gunsmith’s tips as well. Keep up the great work and the HIGH QUALITY of Craftsmanship.  Thanks

Chris T.

Willow Street, PA

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Thanks for the newsletter I receive in my email every month. It is one that I look forward to. I want to get my notice in to you guys that out of my AR platform firearms I own my Windham out does them all. Equipped with a Nikon P223 scope it drives tacks.  Thanks for a quality product.

H. Wright

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I receive a ton of product news letters but yours is the most enjoyable and the one I look forward to reading. I enjoy the family perspective. Keep up the good work. I do own your AR and enjoy the out of box accuracy without working up special loads. Wish you had 1 in 8 twist barrels for heavier loads at long distances.

dober1

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I recently bought a varmit exterminator by far the best Ar I have ever had keep up the good work. I really can’t begin to describe how well your product stands up towards the competition. I do varmint control as a side job for farmers and it’s the work horse out of them all. A lot of friends are very impressed and they too are looking to buy your product, so thanks to the whole team who puts such great craftsmanship into these rifles.

Kory B.

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Bought mine in 2012; have the Vortex Strikefire grn/red dot sight on it.  Very satisfied, pic attached from 50/100yds.  The shots close/in bulls eye are from a 55gr bullet & the ones further out, are from a 62gr. The sight was zeroed using the 55gr; just shot the 62gr, to see where they would impact.  Hoping that your .308 model will be out soon.

Bill

PA

 

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To send Newsletter comments or suggestions, contact:
newsletter@windhamweaponry.com

 

WINDHAM WEAPONRY FEATURED PRODUCT                   

Matt H - Retail
Matt Hasty
Retail Sales Manager

 

 

SEAL 1 Gun Cleaning Products Kit

 

 

PART NUMBER: CLEANKIT-SEAL1

 

PRICE: $28.95     Buy It Now!

 

The SEAL 1™ CLP Plus® Cleaning Kit is set of” Green Engineered”™ biodegradable, non-toxic, cleaner, lubricant, protectant products to give you the “Tactical Advantage” and keep your rifle functioning in top form. We have found these products – which are made in Maine – highly effective. They liquefy carbon on contact, and quickly remove fouling residues. They leave a micro protective barrier that inhibits copper and lead buildup, and protect against sand, dust and dirt.

 

The kit includes:

 

1 – 4 oz. container of our multi-purpose CLP Plus® Gun Care Paste

1 – 4 oz. container of our multi-purpose CLP Plus™ Gun Care Liquid

1 – Package of SEAL 1™ CLP PLUS® Pre-Saturated EZ-Cloth™ (four – 6 ” square cleaning cloths pre-saturated with SEAL 1™ CLPPLUS® paste)

1 – 12″ x 12″ square micro fiber cloth

1 – nylon bristle brush

2 – Portable 2 oz. Tubes of CLP Plus™ Gun Care Liquid – throw them in your range bag for easy cleaning in the field.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Todd C

Todd J. Coons, VP Law Enforcement Sales

What’s New in LE?

There are so many incredible things about this job, but at the top of the list are meeting great guys and gals from all over the country as I travel for shows.

I was able to attend the National Troopers Picnic in PA this past September and had a chance to meet some of the guys who attended this event. I had the pleasure of being next to the NY State Troopers display and would like to give a shout out to Trooper Robo and Trooper R. Amedure. These two guys went above and beyond to make me feel at home among them.

The show was a huge success as we were able to sell A LOT of rifles from that show.

I would also like to give a huge thank you to South Shore Sportsman and Mike Marinello of Long Island, NY. Mike has been able to help get our Windham Weaponry rifles to officers and departments in NY State.

Below: Officer Paul Pope and his partner, Police Officer Peter Pellegrino, of the Rockville Centre Police Dept. accepting the rifle from the owner of South Shore Sportsman, Mike Marinello.

 

Be Safe,

Todd J. Coons

VP Law Enforcement Sales    

Meet the WINDHAM WEAPONRY TEAM           

 

Featured Employee: Curt Stewart – Phoenix Division

Curt Stewart is the Plant Manager of the Phoenix Division. He was previously the Plant Manager for the Bushmaster Lake Havasu division for 6 years. Curt is known for his easy going demeanor, but not afraid to roll up his sleeves to solve issues and get the job done, all with his signature laugh and smile. Curt is also owner of JC Machine and Motorsports, a full service machine shop and dragster race team. Curt’s hobby in his spare time is racing his Super Comp dragster in Division 7 of the National Hot Rod Association.

 

 

Windham Weaponry on AR15.com
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    We regularly respond to questions and topics on this informative website.

 

Contact Us:
 

 

Windham Weaponry, Inc.
999 Roosevelt Trail / PO Box 1900

 

Windham, Maine  04062   U.S.A. 
Tel: 207-893-2223
Fax: 207-893-1623
Phone Sales/Customer Service:
Toll Free: 1-855-808-1888
 

 

Your feedback is always welcome. Feel free to send us photos of how you enjoy using your Windham Weaponry rifle. We would love to hear from you. Please contact us through  windhamweaponry.com/  or

 

 
SHOOT SAFELY,
Windham Weaponry Logo

 

SNEAK PEEK: Windham Weaponry Carbon Fiber SRC 5.56mm

Using carbon fiber technology, which produces a metal lighter than aluminum, the folks at Windham Weaponry have managed to build a rifle many ounces less heavier than the competition’s. The end product is the Windham Weaponry Carbon Fiber SRC (Sight Ready Carbine), an AR-15-style, direct gas impingement semi-auto chambered in 5.56mm and weighing just 5.85 pounds empty. Writes Jordan, “The same rifle with an aluminum receiver lists at 6.3 pounds. The company has shaved off nearly a half-pound … If that doesn’t sound like a lot, try holding your rifle up to cover in a hallway for a half-hour while your team clears the rest of a house.”
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Windham Weaponry MPC AR15 Review

Fun Gun Reviews Presents: The “Windham Weaponry MPC AR15 Review”. Forged in the Old Bushmaster Firearms Tradition, Windham Weaponry is bringing back the original quality of the best selling AR-15 Rifle in America.

Newsletter – Vol. 2 / Issue 9

 

Sept. Masthead

Welcome to The Windham Weaponry Newsletter – Vol. 2 / Issue 9

September 2013

Marketing News Mark at SFGC

Mark Eliason, VP Sales & Marketing

  

Windham Weaponry Sponsors 2013 CCRC Trap Shoot 

  

Let me say at the outset that we were not using Windham Weaponry AR15s to knock down clay pigeons (couldn’t find any .223 bird shot ammo!).

But we did sponsor the 2013 Cumberland County Republican Committee Benefit Trap Shoot this past Saturday at the Scarborough Fish & Game Club. A good number of shooters turned out to enjoy the competition and camaraderie at this fine facility south of Windham. It was a beautiful Fall-like morning, and the competition was tight enough that a shoot-off was required! 

  

Windham Weaponry supplied the grand prize of a Cabela’s model Windham Weaponry rifle (an SRC with an American Flag laser engraved on the receiver), as well as four $50.00 Gift Certificates to Cabela’s (which conveniently enough is just down the street from Scarborough Fish & Game Club!).

  

When the dust from the clays and the smoke from the shells settled, everyone enjoyed a delicious barbeque lunch – a great time was had by all. We look forward to sponsoring it again next year.

WW Display at SFGCShotgun & Sign SFGCTrap Shoot Generic

 

This Month’s Featured Rifle…

Windham Weaponry TimberTec Camo SRC

A Variation on our SRC Carbine designed for Fall Hunting!

TimberTec Camo SRC

Model: Windham Weaponry R16M4FTT-C3   Weight: 6.3 lbs.   Length: 36.125″ (32.375″ with telestock collapsed)

Caliber: 5.56mm / .223 Rem.

Type:  Rifle – Semi-Automatic, Gas Impingement System

Capacity: 10 + 1 (Ships with one 10 Round Magazine)

Receivers: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum –  M4A4 Type Flat Top Upper Receiver with TimberTec Camo Finish 

Bolt:  Carpenter 158 Steel

Barrel:  16″ M4 Profile, Chrome Lined with A2 Flash Suppressor

Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium 11595E Steel with M4 Feed Ramps

Rifling: 1 Turn in 9″ – Right Hand Twist

Stock: 6 Position Telestock with Windham Weaponry Logo and Sling Swivel – in TimberTec Camo Finish

Forend / Pistol Grip: M4 Double Heat Shield Handguards / A2 Pistol Grip – in TimberTec Camo Finish

Rear Sight: None – Ready for optics or other type accessory sights

Front Sight: None – Picatinny Rail Gas Block – Ready for accessory sights 

Includes: Hard Plastic Case, Web Sling, 10 Rd. Magazine, Operators Manual, Lifetime Transferable Warranty

 

FROM THE GUNSMITH’S BENCH 

Erik at his benchErik Winter, Gunsmith

 

TOPIC: 

Important information regarding Barrel Nuts and Barrel Removal for our Carbon Fiber Rifles:

 

I’ve had a few customers call me since we introduced the Carbon Fiber rifles saying they were trying to install a free float handguard and the barrel nut would not fit on the upper receiver. The barrel nut on our Carbon Fiber rifles has a different diameter thread than a standard AR15 barrel nut. This area of the Carbon Fiber upper was beefed up to make this critical area stronger. In so doing it was necessary for us to increase the size of the threaded area and therefore change the thread on the barrel nut to fit this. The outside dimensions of the barrel nut are exactly the same as a standard barrel nut. Only the inside diameter and thread of the barrel nut was changed. Any carbine length free float handguard that is designed to work on a standard AR15 barrel nut will work fine, but no free float handguards that require the change of the barrel nut will work.

 

Also for gunsmiths that are trying to remove the barrel on a Carbon Fiber rifle, it is important to have the upper on a barreling device that engages the lugs in the barrel extension. The clamp style vise blocks will not fit the Carbon Fiber upper, and you should never secure the upper by only the upper receiver takedown and pivot pin lugs. Torqueing against the lugs is likely to cause damage to the receiver. When we barrel the uppers at the factory we only use barreling spuds that engage the lugs in the barrel extension.  Also note that we use a bit of Loctite on the threads. So if you remove the barrel nut it is very important to clean all of the dried Loctite out of the threads on the barrel nut so you don’t risk cross threading during re-installation. It is also recommended to reapply a little red 262 Loctite to this area, and not exceed 30 foot pounds of torque when tightening the barrel nut.

 

Cleaning/Maintenance

 

I’ve also had inquiries about whether we offer a cleaning/maintenance video for our rifles. We do not but I don’t think we could offer any video better than the excellent one put out by NSSF. Therefore I always refer people to their YouTube video:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kLkXJWfwLQ

 

For Bolt & Bolt Carrier maintenance, we are now offering this excellent tool that makes cleaning your bolt carrier very easy. It is a bolt scraper, firing pin cleaner, scraper for removing carbon inside the carrier, and has a slot to hold a patch for swabbing the inside of the carrier out. See our new Retail Featured Product below – the CAT M4 Carbon Scraper. It’s quick and efficient!

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER         Cheryl E

Cheryl Eliason, Customer Service Manager

 

We receive a variety of customer service related questions from our customers, and in order to better serve all of you, highlight one question each month.

 

This month’s question is:

 

What is the recommended break in procedure for my new rifle ?

 

Answer:

 

With any new firearm you should first always run a patch through the bore before firing.

 

On our chrome lined barrels, shoot about 100 rounds of new brass cased .223 or .556 NATO ammo, then clean it normally after that. It will be sufficiently broken in at that point.

 

If you have a VEX-SS (Varmint Exterminator) model with the stainless steel barrel, the break in is as follows:

 

Fire one shot, then clean your barrel. (Repeat this step 5 times.)

– Fire 3 shots, then clean your barrel. 

– Fire 5 shots, then clean your barrel and you’re done.

 

We recommend .223 ammo in the VEX-SS for break in and best accuracy results. We have tested the VEX rifle with 5.56 NATO ammo and found it safe to shoot, but we’ve had the best accuracy with match grade .223 ammo.

FROM THE EDITOR

Karen Fogarty, Asst. to VP Sales & Marketing   


CUSTOMER FEEDBACK


As you know, we love seeing our readers and their WW rifles.  

  

I really enjoy your newsletter, and love my WW AR15!  Congratulations to your new President, an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and his Uncle’s integrity is legendary!

 

Scott W.

Boise, Idaho

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Am having a blast with my Windham MPC. Put over 1200 rounds through it since I bought it in January.  Just as good as any Colt.

 

Barry S.

Lakewood, CO

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Dear Windham Weaponry:

I just purchased the HBC Model R16A4T and am honored to own it. The nbsp;quality and craftsmanship are superlative. It is such a pleasure to shoot – accurate, well balanced with a fit and finish that are truly excellent.
I have tremendous respect for the philosophy of Windham Weaponry. Your goal is to build the best M4 style rifle – and I believe you certainly do. When the original company that operated under another name was
shipped out of state, you exercised courage, fortitude and ethics that are hardly ever seen in the corporate world.
Today, it is rare to see a company in America offering a 1st rate product that is not from China. Why did our politicians send all of our factories over seas and not bother to even come up with a program to replace the jobs
that were lost? Why are all of our rights especially those concerning the 2nd Amendment under constant threat? It seems as if something is afoot which is very sinister. The guns made by Windham Weaponry may be the last defense between our freedom and another agenda which seeks to destroy the great country that our forefathers gave us.

What is it that really made America special? Many things perhaps, but the integrity of its people, their belief in freedom for all in this world and the quality of American products stand out as some of the most important. The
rifles that you wonderfully craft are a symbol of American pride, honor and greatness.
This is the first rifle I have ever purchased and I intend to keep it for the remainder of my life. I have two very nice hand made violins from Italy. But your rifle stands along side my violins as those certain items I will keep
for as long as I am alive.

Keep Going and Keep America Strong.

Sincerely and Shalom,
A Customer in Virgina  

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Thought I’d share some photo’s of my Windham dressed “Desert Style”. This little carbine has become my favorite CQC weapon. I also have a Colt A2 similar to the one I carried “back in the day”, it’s a great rifle, but if I had to choose, I’d keep my Windham!

 

Thanks for a great rifle!!

 

M. Volpe

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I have never owned a quality rifle such as this. I had my heart set on a Bushmaster and when told of the sale of the company to another manufacturer and how the Windham Company actually came about and who the employees were, that settled it in my mind. I walked away with what I thought of as the best purchase I could have ever made. I haven’t had the opportunity to fire it yet, The particular model I bought came without sights, yet was made scope ready. After looking on the Windham site for a scope which I will probably only use for target, the scopes though made with excellence I am sure, are just a bit to pricey  for me. I have always been told and I am a believer of YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR ! I bought some sights for it  but  still in the market for a scope. I would prefer to own a Windham Scope to keep it all Windham quality however because I am on a fixed income it’s going to be difficult. I would like to Thank Windham  for staying in business with the same people that made the other company  what it was.  The owner  who went into retirement and saw the former workers without employment has shown a personality of Greatness by starting this to benefit those workers who made his company  GREAT.  God Bless You Sir.  It’s a great story to have read.  A man of Compassion for others.  I feel good about having purchased this weapon for that reason only.   I wish You, Your company, and Your workers many Blessings. I will build up your reputation to all I  have contact with.  Thank You to all of You ! I am well pleased.

 

Ron

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I have had 4 different AR type Rifles since getting out of the Army. This past year I was visiting a local Gun Dealer and he had many AR’s on the wall for sale, but only 1 AR-15 (WW CDI)  After 45 min. of looking , I left the shop with it, and never looked back. I have fired a few thousand rounds out of it since then, and I have to say, the CDI is the best AR I ever had.

 

The Newsletter is a Great source of information. I like the idea of the Gunsmith’s tips as well. Keep up the great work and the HIGH QUALITY of Craftsmanship.

 

Thanks 

 

Chris T.

Willow Street, PA

 

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WINDHAM WEAPONRY FEATURED PRODUCT                   

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Matt Hasty

Retail Sales Manager

BOLT & CARRIER CARBON SCRAPER / MULTI-TOOL FOR AR15 / M16

PART NUMBER: CARBONSCRAPER

PRICE: $36.00     Buy It Now!

 

Here’s the handiest little AR Bolt & Carrier care tool you can keep in your range bag. The Combat Application Tools C.A.T. M-4 Tool allows the operator to clean the weapon and restore the bolt and carrier group to tactical tolerance in a matter of minutes – in the field, with gloved hands, and in low light conditions if necessary. This tool was designed to simplify weapons maintenance in the field, or at the range, for Soldiers and serious M4 and AR-15 shooters from all backgrounds. 3.5″ long – 1.4oz. – investment cast from 300 series stainless steel. The “forked” end is a bolt cleaning chamber CNC machined to precisely fit a mil-spec bolt. The circular indent with the cross shape will clean carbon from the firing pin shoulder and the hex opening is designed hold the common hexagonal bits. The “blade shaped” end will quickly scrape out the bolt carrier, and the slot just ahead of it is for inserting a patch to help remove all traces of carbon buildup.  Made in the USA.

 
CAT M4 Carbon ScraperCarbon Scraper Package

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Todd CTodd J. Coons, Law Enforcement Sales Manager

 

What’s New in LE?

 

Here at Windham Weaponry, the goal for September was to focus on getting caught up on open Individual Officer orders, and I am happy to say we will be caught up by the end of September.

 

As many of you may know, I’m a retired police officer from Portland Maine. I had the pleasure of meeting up with the Special Reaction Team (SRT) from the Portland Police Department this month. The SRT was conducting a 3-day training and I was able to meet with them on day one. We were able to show the members of the team some of the products that we have to offer here at WW. Not only was it great to see the professionalism of the team, but I appreciated being able to catch up with so many old friends.

 

I want to give a special thanks to the Portland Police Special Reaction Team, Chief Sauchcuk and Sgt. Pepin for allowing me to tag along for the day.

 

Here’s a photo of the whole group and their Armored Personnel Carrier:

 

PPD SWAT Team in Fryeburg 

Be Safe,

Todd J. Coons

VP – Law Enforcement Sales    

 

Matt SnowMeet the WINDHAM WEAPONRY TEAM          

Featured Employee: Matt Snow, Production Engineer

 

Matt grew up in the central Maine town of Dover-Foxcroft. He attended the University of Maine in Orono earning his degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Matt joined the Windham Weaponry team as a Production Engineer in 2012.  Matt brings manufacturing, project management, and 3D cad design experience from his previous career. Currently Matt is working with the Windham Team to help develop our new .308 caliber rifle. When asked about the project Matt said:

 

“I can’t wait to get this rifle out to our customers. Things are really taking shape and I think everyone is going to love it. The team here at Windham Weaponry along with our suppliers and industry partners have worked hard on this project and it will show in the finished product”.

 

When Matt is not at work he will likely be found enjoying the outdoors. He enjoys hunting, recreational shooting, four wheeling, and snowmobiling with friends and family. Matt currently lives in Auburn with his wife Angie, daughter Katelyn, and their dog Bristol.

Matt - SnowmobilingThe Snow Family

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Contact Us:
Windham Weaponry, Inc.
999 Roosevelt Trail / PO Box 1900
Windham, Maine  04062   U.S.A.
Tel: 207-893-2223
Fax: 207-893-1623
Phone Sales/Customer Service:
Toll Free: 1-855-808-1888
information@windhamweaponry.com 

Your feedback is always welcome. Feel free to send us photos of how you enjoy using your Windham Weaponry rifle. We would love to hear from you. Please contact us through  windhamweaponry.com/  or

 

SHOOT SAFELY,

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Gun Review: Windham Weaponry CDI AR15

In 2010, prominent AR15 manufacturer Bushmaster Firearms announced that it was moving its manufacturing operations from Windham, Maine to Ilion, New York. This relocation came at the behest of Freedom Group, Inc., who had acquired Bushmaster (with a host of other gun companies including AR15 manufacturer D.P.M.S.) near in time to the announcement that operations would be moving.

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Newsletter – Vol. 2 / Issue 8

August Masthead
Welcome to The Windham Weaponry Newsletter – Vol. 2 / Issue 8
August 2013

Your feedback is always welcome. Feel free to send us photos of how you enjoy using your Windham Weaponry rifle. We would love to hear from you. Please contact us through

 

 
SHOOT SAFELY, and enjoy your summer!
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Marketing News Mark E Newsletter
Mark Eliason
VP of Sales & Marketing

 

A Note on State
Compliant Rifles
Although we have no current models available for sale in NY and CT due to state law changes, we are still producing rifles legal for sale in MA, NJ and CA.  We are also producing rifles with 10 round capacity magazines for Colorado.

This Month’s Featured Rifle…
Windham Weaponry MPC “Compliant”
A Compliant Model designed for regulations in Massachusetts and New Jersey

 

MPC Compliant

 

Model: Windham Weaponry R16M4A4PT-NY       Weight: 6.85 lbs.     Length: 36.125″

Caliber: 5.56mm / .223 Rem.

 

Type:  Rifle – Semi-Automatic, Gas Impingement System
Capacity: 10 + 1 (Ships with one 10 Round Magazine)
Receivers: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum –  M4A4 Type Flat Top Upper Receiver with Detachable Carry Handle 

 

Bolt:  Carpenter 158 Steel
Barrel:  16″ M4 Profile, Chrome Lined with compliant welded Muzzle Brake
Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium 11595E Steel with M4 Feed Ramps
Rifling: 1 Turn in 9″ – Right Hand Twist
Stock: Fixed Position Buttstock with Windham Weaponry Logo and Sling Swivel
Forend / Pistol Grip: M4 Double Heat Shield Handguards / A2 Black Plastic Pistol Grip
Rear Sight: A4 Dual Aperture Elevation & Windage Adjustable: 300 – 600 M

 

Front Sight: Adjustable Height Square Post in A2 Standard Base 
Includes: Hard Plastic Case, Web Sling, 10 Rd. Magazine, Operators Manual, Lifetime Transferable Warranty

 

FROM THE GUNSMITH’S BENCH 
Erik at his bench
Erik Winter, Gunsmith
 
TOPIC: Installation of MFT E-VolV 2.2″ Picatinny Rail

 

The Mission First Tactical EVolV 2.2″ rail allows you to attach a forward pistol grip, flash light – or any other item that mounts to a Picatinny rail – to your stock carbine hand guards very easily. See it on our website at:
First make sure weapon is unloaded!
 
Then remove upper receiver from lower receiver. Remove handguards by following the instructions on Page 23 in your Owners Manual.

 

Remove screws from the MFT Rail Segment and note that one end of the rail is thicker than the other. The thickest end of the rail will go towards the front of the handguard. This difference in thickness positions the rail so its mounting surface is parallel with the bore. With a set of needlenose pliers, remove the inner heat shield.
Gunsmithing #1Gunsmithing #2
Line the mounting screw holes up with two vent holes at the desired position in the handguard – them install the mounting screws.
Gunsmithing #3Gunsmithing #4
Snap the inner heat shield in, and the mounted Rail Segment should look like this. You can mount the rail further back if you so choose.
Gunsmithing #5 Gunsmithing #6

CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER         Cheryl E
Cheryl Eliason, Customer Service Manager
 
We receive a variety of customer service related questions from our customers, and in order to better serve all of you, highlight one question each month.
This month’s question is:
 
What does the stamping on my Windham barrel mean ?
Answer:

 

All Windham Weaponry barrels are stamped with our WW marking, caliber and barrel twist rate on the top of the barrel.
Barrel Markings Photo

 

FROM THE EDITOR

Karen Fogarty, Asst. to VP of Sales & Marketing

 

 

  

 

 

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

 

As you know, we love seeing our readers and their WW rifles.  We were tickled pink to receive an email from Joe Soistman, who shared the picture below of his father, Harry Soistman of High Springs, FL, shooting Joe’s WW, as well as a picture of him during his service in WWII.  I had the pleasure of speaking with Joe, and it is apparent that Harry is a remarkable man, donating rare WWII pictures to the Holocaust Museum in Naples, Florida, where he is featured along with his pictures.
Father’s  Day 2013. My Dad is 91 years old. He is a WWII combat veteran, platoon sergeant, European  theater.  He saw a lot of action in General Patton’s Army.  He loved firing my Windham Weaponry rifle.
It was a day that neither he, nor my son, nor I, will ever forget. By the way, he laid  down 3 inch groupings of 5 to 10 shots, at 75 yards, from the standing position. I am attaching a pic of him during WWII, in Europe. I agree with Tom Brokaw when he says, “they were the greatest generation”.

Thanks, Joe Soistman
High Springs, FL

Soistman at Range Soistman in Combat
My Dad firing my Windham Weaponry rifle                                                                       Dad in Genl. Patton’s Army

 

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WW Team – it was great to see the WW SRC as a featured rifle. I really enjoy shooting mine and thought I would share a couple of pictures. It’s nothing fancy, but it is built for my shooting needs. I went with the OD Green Magpul pieces as they look really smooth on this rifle. The scope is a Vortex Diamondback 4-12 40 with BDC complimented by 45-degree mounted MBUS flip sights for close range engagement.
Thanks, Mark C.
Roanoke, Texas

WW w Green Furniture 1  WW w Green Furniture 2

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When purchasing I chose Windham Weaponrys over the Bushmaster. I carefully inspected both models and the Windham Weaponry AR-15 just seemed to be made better by feel. At close inspection, close attention
to detail had been paid. To date (before my hand surgery) I’ve fired several hundred rounds through it with different kinds of magazines and it hasn’t jammed even once! It’s a very reliable weapon. I AM VERY PLEASED! Being new to this type of rifle, I exchanged my iron sights for the scope you see. I like it, but I’m going to be ordering a new set of iron sights to put back on it. I own a lot of weapons and I’m blown away at the craftsmanship that went into this weapon. I also purchased this because of your reputation for quality, and now that I own one I couldn’t agree more!
Bobby C.
Bobby C Rifle
Bobby Cooper  
 

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Sirs – Just wanted to take a moment to send you a pic   Danielles WW
 of the the Windham AR I bought and dressed up for
my daughter. The fit and finish of this rifle is top notch.
I own several older Bushmasters and this far exceeded my expectations. Thanks for building and providing a quality AR15!! Keep up the good work.
Thanks,
Jerry Cr.
 

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Here is some feedback about the last issue of our Newsletter and the Pig Roast
 

 

Looks like a great pig roaster. Can bet it was a great hog roast, with great food and great people. Keep up the great work you guys do. Really like reading your newsletter each time you send one to me. Everyone one there have a great day and a wonderful weekend.
John R.

  

 

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Matt Hasty
Retail Sales Manager

 

 

MAGPUL ACCESSORIES… As shown below on our CDI Rifle

 

 

MAGPUL ANGLED VERTICAL FOREGRIP
PART NUMBER: VGRIP-AFG-BLK

 

PRICE: $35.95     Buy It Now!

 

Compatible with most any 1913 Picatinny-railed hand guard, the Magpul AFG (Angled Fore-Grip) takes into account natural body mechanics and provides a comfortable and stable user interface that reduces fatigue and allows for more precise weapon control. By positioning the shooter’s hand high on the centerline of the bore, unlike conventional vertical fore-grips, the AFG helps mitigate recoil and control the weapon to facilitate faster, more accurate follow-up shots. Made in U.S.A..
CDI w Magpul Accessories
MAGPUL MOE PISTOL GRIP
PART NUMBER:  9349127-MOE-BLK
PRICE: $20.95      Buy It Now! 
The Magpul MOE Grip provides quality, tactile comfort, and durability in an economical, easily installed upgrade for the standard AR15/M16/M4 pistol grip. The ergonomic, hand filling design combines aggressive texturing with storage core capability. One-piece reinforced polymer construction provides simplicity while still maintaining the durability needed to withstand operational environments. The MOE Grip accepts optional storage cores for gear stowage and includes a basic grip cap. All mounting hardware is included – made in U.S.A.
 
MAGPUL MOE ADJUSTABLE STOCK
PART NUMBER:  STK-MOE-BLK
PRICE:  $59.95     Buy It Now!
The Magpul MOE Stock (Magpul Original Equipment – MOE) is part of their line of firearm accessories designed to provide a high-quality, economical alternative to standard weapon parts. The MOE line distinguishes itself with simplified features, but maintains Magpul’s engineering and material quality. The Magpul MOE Stock is a drop-in replacement buttstock for AR15/M16 carbines using commercial-spec sized receiver extension tubes. Designed for light, fast action, the streamlined A-frame profile avoids snagging and shields the release latch to prevent accidental activation. An extended 0.55″ rubber butt-pad is included to provide positive shoulder purchase, and accommodates the longer, slanted back common to most commercial-spec tubes. Made in U.S.A.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Todd C

Todd J. Coons, Law Enforcement Sales Manager
What’s New in LE?
Here at Windham Weaponry we have been moving full speed ahead on the Individual Officer rifle orders. We delivered over 800 rifles to officers in the month of July, allowing us to make great gains in getting some of the long overdue IO orders delivered. I want to personally thank each of those officers that had placed orders for their patience during these extremely busy times.
Additionally, I have been able to work with many of my Law Enforcement Distributors around the country to set up a great Individual Officer Purchase Program. For information on a Distributor near you please contact me at tcoons@windhamweaponry.com .
In other LE news, I will be at the following upcoming shows in September:
  • Jerry’s Sports Center Demo Day – September 11th in Factoryville, PA
  • National Trooper’s Picnic – September 19th at the Mechanicsburg Club Grounds – Mechanicsburg, PA
Be Safe,
Todd J. Coons

The Intern's Cake

Meet the WINDHAM WEAPONRY TEAM
 
Featured Employees: 
Our Windham Weaponry Summer Students   
We had an awesome group helping us out this summer
and they are all heading back to school shortly. So, we
honored their hard work and many contributions over the
summer with a little party, and a cake, and a big Thank You
for everything they added while they were here.
The Interns 
They are: Erik Eliason, Drew Graham, Mason Douglas, Dakota Bush and Christian Coons. Missing from the photo is John Golder (shown at right). Thanks again to all, and best wishes in all your future endeavors!
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    We regularly respond to questions and topics on this informative website.

 

Contact Us:
Windham Weaponry, Inc.
999 Roosevelt Trail / PO Box 1900
Windham, Maine  04062   U.S.A. 
Tel: 207-893-2223
Fax: 207-893-1623
Sales/Customer Service:
Toll Free: 1-855-808-1888
information@windhamweaponry.com

 

 

Windham Weaponry AR Excellence

Windham Weaponry, by now a well-known and well-established player in the AR market, has one goal: to build the finest AR-type rifles in the country. The company is so sure of the quality of its rifles that it backs them up with the strongest warranty in the industry, guaranteeing against all manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the firearm. Windham plans on adding more models in the future. Until then, we have a roundup of their already excellent examples of the AR.

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