Author: Sourav Chowdhury

Richard E. Dyke, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Windham Weaponry, Inc. was proud to announce the election of Warren E. Dyke as Windham Weaponry’s new President at the company’s Board of Directors Meeting held June 18, 2013. Windham employees, who were in attendance for the announcement, gave a resounding round of applause for Warren as the company’s new President and cheered the news of Warren’s election by the Board of Directors – both an indication of his popularity and in recognition of his contribution to Windham Weaponry’s success.

Warren has worked for Windham Weaponry since its inception in June 2011 as Vice President of Production Planning, and has been instrumental in the company’s phenomenal growth.  Windham Weaponry produces semi-automatic rifles. Windham Weaponry also has a facility in Phoenix, Arizona, where a Carbon Fiber model of the rifle is manufactured along with components for rifle production at both locations.

Marketing News  

Mark Eliason, VP of Sales & Marketing

It only took a minute for Windham Weaponry’s Chairman & CEO, Richard E. Dyke, to make an executive decision when he saw Mark Eliason’s “Chew-Chew Train”!

We do send apologies to our Phoenix Crew who could only attend via video conference – making it a “virtual pig roast” for them. Even though we couldn’t share a taste directly, we always appreciate the great Carbon Fiber rifles and other fine parts they build.

As always, your feedback is welcome.  Please feel free to send us photos of how you enjoy your Windham Weaponry rifle. We would love to hear from you. Please contact us through windhamweaponry.com/ or newsletter@windhamweaponry.com.  Thanks from everyone at….

Model: Windham Weaponry R16M4FTT-CA       Weight: 6.3 lbs.     Length: 36.125″ (32.375″ w. Tele Collapsed)

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:

Is my rifle used? What are the marks on the brass deflector on my new rifle?  Is this normal ?

Answer:

FROM THE EDITOR

Karen Fogarty, Asst. to VP of Sales & Marketing

In your June 2013 Newsletter (Vol. 2 / Issue 6), you showed a picture of Greg S’ Windham SRC AR and he commented “I finished my SRC, battle sights at a 45 degree so scope stays on”.  I have a similar setup on my SRC, but with an EoTech 516 red dot and Magpul sights.  After seeing my SRC, my Grandson & Son-in-law both ended up purchasing Windham SRCs and they love theirs too.  My son-in-law already had a Bushmaster, but got the Windham SRC after seeing mine!  They both used them on a hog hunt to Texas this spring.  Here are all three Windham SRCs, mine, my son-in law’s and my grandson’s.

Three generations all loving their Windhams!!

Phil B.

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Hey,

Thanks for the newsletter, I like it.

I recently bought the featured SRC rifle, got to say…LOVE IT! I actually tried to make it malfunction and that was clearly an exercise in futility. The dad gum thing is just perfect in every way. I’ve got a Sightmark reflex sight on it and it’s just so accurate it’s amazing. Thanks for making such an excellent rifle.

I’m sending everyone I know to the dealer in Broken Arrow OK. to check your stuff out. (Citizens Firearms)
Keep on keeping on, politics notwithstanding…

John L., Coweta, Oklahoma

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I have always wanted an AR-15 rifle. I have been shooting handguns for many years. I finally bought a WW rifle in November of 2012. Just in the nick of time! I must say I have since fired over 600 rounds without one single problem. I shoot anything I can get my hands on due to the difficulty of obtaining ammo. Luckily I was able to stock pile a good amount before everyone started buying it up. I have several hundred rounds of steel ammo that has worked flawlessly. I read about the difficulty of some rifles with steel ammo. I have not had one problem with this ammo. I want to thank you for building an excellent rifle. It looks great and I love taking it out to the range. It is very accurate, even with a novice AR shooter. Keep up the good work.

Barry N.

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Hello WW team,

I am relatively new to shooting sports. In fact, my first AR15 is the Windham Weaponry SRC. When I first bought the WW SRC, I will admit, I’ve never heard of them. But through research and reading the story about how WW came to be, I knew I made the perfect choice for my first AR15.

In the process of researching the WW history, and purchasing several pieces of furniture for my SRC, I had spoken with several people from the WW team, from the gunsmith to sales reps. They have always taken the time to actually listen to my questions, and give explicit answers to all my questions. In fact, every time I phoned them to ask certain questions, it was always like talking to an old friend. They all took the time to make sure all of my questions were answered to satisfaction … Because they care. WW team, you guys have been great, and really know how to treat your customers well.

I’ve attached a photo of how I set up my WW SRC.  I added some more gear to it that I would like to share.

So I put some more furniture on the AR .. Here’s the line up…
Windham weaponry AR-15 SRC
Vltor charging handle mod 4
Vltor emod buttstock
Vltor modpod bipod system
BlueForce Gear Push Button Swivel Sling Adapter
Blackhawk quadrail hand guard
Magpul enhanced trigger guard
Magpul angled forgrip
Phase 5 tactical EBRv2 lever
Haley strategic thorntail offset mount
Inforce WML weapon mounted light with infrared  (mounted on the thorntail)
Eotech 512.A65 HWS
Eotech G33.STS 3X magnifier
Diamondhead flip up front and rear BUIS

Someday I would love to have an A-5A/PEQ  ATPIAL made by Insight L3 EoTech .  Someday perhaps.

Brian
Tampa, Florida

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WINDHAM WEAPONRY FEATURED PRODUCT                   

Matt Hasty Retail Sales Manager

TRUGLO Tru Brite 5 MOA Red/Green Dot Sight

PART NUMBER: TRUGLO-TG8385B

PRICE: $79.95    Buy It Now!

This multi-reticle optic sight from TRUGLO is lightweight, waterproof, and offers a wide field of view with unlimited eye relief. It features multi-coated lenses, both a red dot and a green dot (with 5 different brightness levels for each), and an integral Weaver / Picatinny style mount. Two knurled screws offer snug mounting to the rifle rail. It is powered by a single CR2032 lithium battery (included). Field of View at 100 Yards is 74′, and Adjustment Click Value is 1″. Length is 3.27″, weight is 5.3 oz., and the aluminum housing is finished matte black.

Todd J. Coons, Law Enforcement Sales Manager

What’s New in LE?

The June Police Security Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey was a huge success. I want to thank Southern Police Equipment, of Virginia, for their help during the show. Southern Police Equipment has been a Law Enforcement Distributor for Windham Weaponry for just over a year now. We shared booth space during the show (photo below). As one of our Law Enforcement Distributors, they have handled hundreds of orders for individual officers around the Virginia area.

It was great meeting so many of the individual officers from NJ, MD, PA, NY, MA, and VA that have made rifle purchases from Windham Weaponry over the last 6 months and the feedback was fantastic.  It was clear that we here at WW are really making a difference by being able to get our rifles into the hands of those that need them to perform their daily duties.  It was also clear that many are looking for the .308 and the great news is that it is coming very soon.

We have many shows coming up in the following months as well.  We will be in PA on September 11th for the Jerry’s Sports Center Law Enforcement Demo Day and back to PA on September 19th for the National Troops Picnic.

I’m very happy to announce that our next armorer’s course will be held on November 5th and 6th. This class will be held in Brewer, Maine at the Brewer Police Department.  There are still a few openings left for this class, but it’s filling up very fast. Please contact me for additional information on the class. tcoons@windhamweaponry.com

Be Safe

Todd J. Coons

For every Windham Weaponry/Cabela’s “MPC” purchased, $10.00 will be donated

to The Paralyzed Veterans of America / Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund.

Model: Windham Weaponry R16M4FTRFT-C           Weight: 5.7 lbs.

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’d like to change the stock on my Windham Weaponry rifle.  Does it have a commercial spec. buffer tube or mil. spec. buffer tube?

Answer:

Windham Weaponry Rifles are shipped with commercial spec. buffer tubes. The differences are shown in these photos:

FROM THE EDITOR

Karen Fogarty, Asst. to VP of Sales & Marketing

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

Greg S.

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YOU FOLKS ARE GREAT,  I WISH ALL GUN FOLKS WERE AS GREAT AS YOU ALL.

HAVE A GREAT DAY, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

DARRELL G.

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Hello W.W. I was pleased to read your newsletter. I always look forward to see whats going on in that neck of the woods. I always enjoy Erik’s tech explanations of things we can learn about doing small procedures to our AR rifles. It would be nice to be that capable and understand all he does about this great weapon. I was interested to see you add the carbon series to your line. I bought a carbon pistol from Bushmaster when they were still in Windham. They had that part of the operation in Lake Havasu Arizona then. I can’t wait to see what your version looks like. I had Erik do some work on my carbon upper a few months ago. Glad everything is going well, keep up the good work. God bless our great country!

Chris K., Utah.

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Around February of this year I bought your MRC AR-15 at a local gun shop on the word of a friend who worked there. After looking the rifle over (it looked great!) I decided to spend my hard earned money on it. I am extremely satisfied so far. On the first trip to the range, I had the gun hitting bulls-eye at 100 yards, in less than 15 shots. After that, I put the gun through its paces, and it shot flawlessly.  On the next trip to the range I was shooting with a large group of people around, again at 100 yards, there were probably 6-8 other ARs on the firing line. During the first target check, we all went down range and looked at our groups. There was particular interest in mine, since I was the only one of the line shooting through iron sights only. Looking around, I saw more than a few impressed looks. My grouping was identical to some that were shooting with multiplier optics.  Then the obvious question came, “what manufacture are you shooting?” After telling them I had a Windham Weapons firearm, there was a little confusion, luckily I had brought the paperwork that came with my rifle and I let them read on it.

This was long-winded I know, but I would just like to say thank you for producing such a quality rifle, it is a joy to take to the range, every time!

Daniel K.

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WINDHAM WEAPONRY FEATURED PRODUCTS   

Matt Hasty Retail Sales Manager

PART NUMBER: VGRIP-SE-EXPRESS

PRICE: $29.95    Buy It Now!

Designed for shooters who train and operate with the support hand well forward on the hand guard, fore-end or rails, the Stark Express Vertical Grip enables you to better manage recoil as well as move, or “drive” the gun from target to target or engage a moving target more efficiently. The nature of the thumbs forward grip is to evenly distribute the most mass around the circumference of the grip. The Express Grip allows the user’s forearm and hand to remain in a more natural position whether held extended and on-target, or at the low ready position. The Stark Grip has “Armorsoft Coating” for a reliable, sure grip, and is comfortable enough to hold in position during long wait periods, whether in a dynamic threat situations or sport hunting. It is resistant to weather extremes, chemical exposure and abuse, includes a Grip Plug for parts/battery storage inside the grip, and fits standard tactical rails (Picatinny or MIL-STD-1913). Made in the USA.

We also have a limited quantity of 10 and 30 round magazines…

In stock and available for immediate shipment, these are the same magazines that we include with our Windham Weaponry rifles and they are held to our strict quality standards to offer you the utmost in reliability, performance and durability. They incorporate the best Magpul® Gen III self leveling follower featuring a four way anti-tilt design with spring stabilizers on top of a 17-7 PH stainless steel spring. The 6061-T6 aluminum magazine box is black Teflon® coated inside and outside. A Windham Weaponry Logo stamped base plate is removable for cleaning. Made in USA.

NOTE – For 30 Round Magazine purchases:

Due to state regulations, this magazine cannot be shipped to California, District of Columbia, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Hawaii. Parts of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio also have local restrictions. Check your local regulations to determine legality.

Todd J. Coons, Law Enforcement Sales Manager

What’s New in LE?

With June upon us, things in Law Enforcement here at Windham Weaponry have not slowed at all. We now have available for Law Enforcement two rifles that are compliant and are meeting the demands of departments and officers around the country.

We have the R14M4PHA4T-7 and the R14M4EXA4T-7. Each of these rifles comes in a 14.5″ barrel length with a pinned/welded flash hider. The R14M4PHA4T-7 has a pinned/welded Phantom 5C2 flash hider and the R14M4EXA4T-7 has a pinned/welded Extended A2 flash hider. Each of these rifles is legal in barrel length because the flash hiders are pinned/welded so they will not require any special permits from ATF. The barrels have 1 X 7″ twist rifling.

The Windham Weaponry Law Enforcement Sales team will be at the Police Security Expo to be held in Atlantic City on June 25 and 26. If you are in the area, I would love to have you stop by and check out some of the exciting products. We will be in Booth 1241.

Be Safe

Todd J. Coons

Model: Windham Weaponry SRC (Designation: R16M4FTT)                     Weight: 6.3 lbs.

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:

My rifle did not come with the yellow chamber plug/tool. Is it supposed to come with it?

Answer:

We ship all of our rifles with a chamber plug/tool.  Once the rifle is test fired, before it goes over to our inspection station and then on to our packing and shipping area, the chamber plug is inserted.

FROM THE EDITOR

Karen Fogarty, Asst. to VP of Sales & Marketing

Sir/Ma’am,

I just finished reading through my first WW newsletter. Nice job…!

It has the perfect balance of technical information and miscellaneous company news, my hat is off to the publisher.

It was also great to read about the featured employee, excellent write up.

Overall, perfect job. I look forward to reading the next edition.

Thanks for all you do and stay safe.

S/F,

Vince B.

Maj. USMC (RET.)

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Hello Windham Weaponry team, I just wanted to let you know that your team builds a fantastic gun. I recently started shooting about three years ago and got hit with the bug pretty quick. About a year or so ago I bought myself your AR 15 model. I really wasn’t too sure what to expect due to the fact that your company was new and I hadn’t heard much about it yet. But let me tell you, I took it to the range and right off the bat I started hitting the target from 50 yards out. I didn’t then and still have not had one problem with your gun, it shoots true and very smooth with little to no recoil. I just want to say thank you for building such a great gun.

Sincerely,

Jason S.

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In response to our error in the last newsletter – thank you, Dan, for the good humor.

AHhaha..LOL…I have those Senior Moments on an hourly basis!!

Proud Windham Owner,

Tonasket,WA

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Hi, I just wanted to say that I recently purchased one of your SRC carbines. I filled my warranty papers out online. I just purchased one of your varmint exterminators. I should receive it in a couple of days. I’m new to the AR market and the story that came out I believe in “Shotgun News ” last year sold me on Windham Weaponry, where Mr. Dyke started the factory back up and put you guys back to work. The way I see it, if he cared enough to go out of his way to help his former employees, he cares about quality. I’ve shot my SRC carbine approximately 50 times. The scope I put on it is at least 30 years old and not one of the “premium” brands. I was well pleased with the groups. Around 1-1/2″ with some cheap ammunition. The carbine will probably shoot a lot better using better ammunition and me taking a little bit more time and using a rest instead of a wooden crate. I e-mailed Cheryl Eliason and told her how impressed I was when I read about your comeback. it is a remarkable story and one this country needs more of. She responded, thanking me for my comments and how excited everyone was, and how thankful everyone was to Mr. Dyke. Again, thank you Windham Weaponry .

Connelly H.

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WINDHAM WEAPONRY FEATURED PRODUCTS   

Matt Hasty Retail Sales Manager

PART NUMBER: LULA-AR15

PRICE: $ 28.95    Buy It Now!

The fastest, most comfortable method of loading the AR-15 and M-16 .223 Rem. / 5.56mm NATO mil. spec. magazine available, the LULA Magazine Loader and Unloader is a mil. spec. tool molded of polymer and manufactured by Maglula Ltd. to Israel military specifications. The toggle lever on top engages the mag follower, so rounds slide in and out effortlessly – no finger or mag abuse. Slips on and off your magazine with ease. Works with U.S. mil. spec. steel or aluminum body magazines including OrLite, Thermold, C-mag (not compatible with Beta-C-mag), and MagPul PMAG.

Todd J. Coons, Law Enforcement Sales Manager

What’s New in LE?

If I were to say the month of May was AMAZING I think it would be an understatement.  I’m not quite sure where to start so I will just dive right in.

I traveled to Texas for the NRA show in the month of May, but not before making a pit stop along the way. The NRA show was on May 3rd, 4th and 5th so I made a decision to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the Law Enforcement sales department by visiting the first individual officer that made a purchase from WW. I first met Gary Smejkal in April of 2012 as he was the first individual officer to purchase a rifle from me.  Along the way, Gary and I struck up a great friendship through emails.  Gary had shared his experiences of hunting hogs with me and being a hunter myself I was just amazed by them. I soon was able to get myself invited on a hunt and we fast forward to Monday April 29th 2013.

So I traveled to Victoria, Texas with my 18 year old son, Christian, to meet with Gary Smejkal and his very beautiful wife Tanya. I have heard of Southern hospitality, but I personally had never experienced it until now.  The hospitality was just amazing. The Smejkals brought us into their home for two amazing days. We ate like kings, had our own private room and even had full laundry service (well my son did any way). It was just an amazing experience and we hadn’t even hunted yet.

I shipped 2 rifles down to Texas to hunt with, both were the basic CDI platform with a few additions. My son hunted with the EoTech EXPS2, G33 STS 3 power magnifier and the 2124 night vision and the suppressor by Smith Enterprise. My rifle was also the CDI with the Artemis Meostar R1 MeoPro from Meopta. Both rifles were just amazing as we were shooting a 5.56 62 grain hollow point by Hornady. I have to say the rifles and ammo performed just perfectly as we were able to take 9 hogs in 2 days and scar many more with a few close calls.

I want to thank the Smejkal’s for their incredible hospitality and the hunt of a lifetime, Ron at Pestilli & Associates for the use of the EoTech 2124 Night Vision, Cory Rath for the Hornady ammo, Dave at DNA Weaponry in PA and Tim Locker for the additional ammo, Gary’s cousin, Jimmy, for allowing us to hunt on his farmland and the guys that brought the dogs in for us to hunt with.

 

Be Safe

Todd J. Coons

Model: Windham Weaponry Carbon Fiber SRC (Designation: R16M4FTT-CF1)                     Weight: 5.85 lbs.

For those wishing to install an ambidextrous safety selector, here are instructions on how to properly do so. This is the POF Ambi Safety that we sell in our catalog but most selectors install the same way. If you have a different type follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

First – Make sure the weapon is unloaded!

Remove upper from lower by pushing out the takedown and pivot pins. With a 3/16″ Allen wrench, remove pistol grip screw that is up inside the pistol grip. When removing the pistol grip be careful not to lose the safety detent which is in the small hole in the receiver under the safety. Also be careful not to lose the safety detent spring which is in a hole in the pistol grip and puts tension on the detent.

With the hammer cocked push the stock safety out of the receiver. Remove the screw from the ambi safety’s right side lever and insert new safety into the receiver.

Replace the right side lever on the ambi safety and tighten the screw back on.

 

 With the safety detent spring in the pistol grip, line the spring up with the detent hole and push the pistol grip back on. Tighten the pistol grip screw back into the grip and receiver until snug.

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:

Do you offer a printed catalog ?

Answer:

Yes, we do have a printed catalog.  The catalog includes information about The Windham Weaponry Story, an introduction to some of the Windham Weaponry team, a copy of our Transferable Lifetime Warranty and the features and technical information about our rifles with the MSRP price.  Rifles are only available through an FFL gun dealer.

The catalog also includes information and pricing on parts and accessories you may purchase directly from us by telephone, email or mail order.

Download or send me a printed catalog!

FROM THE EDITOR

Karen Fogarty, Asst. to VP of Sales & Marketing

Several weeks ago, I purchased a Windham Weapons AR-15 carbine from a local gun-shop owned by a friend of mine. My son and I were going over it and looking over the product literature and noticed that most of the employees’ names and pictures were in one of the brochures. We thought this was “interesting”. But that’s not really what I wanted to tell you about. I really want to thank you all for simply being “approachable” and non-corporate. But in order to do that, I’m going to have to relate another experience I had recently.

WAY back in June of 2012, I ordered some AR-15 parts from another fairly large company. I had NO idea that Windham even existed. Most of the parts arrived within a few weeks, but one (a full bolt group) did not. In October, I called them and they assured me that in two weeks the bolt would ship. I wasn’t in a big hurry for the part, but mainly wanted to be sure that they still had my order in their system. Then, this past week I called them AGAIN. She assured me that it would be shipped in two weeks, and I told her that I had been “assured” before… back in October.

Immediately after this, I called Windham simply out of curiosity. There were no AR-15 bolts listed in-stock on the website, but I called anyway. I spoke with Matt Hasty, who amazingly enough was HAPPY to talk to me! He told me that there WERE in fact some bolts and that if I wanted to, he could send me one. At first, I was going to hold off and wait for the other one. But I’m just tired of messing with big corporate entities who don’t care whether they talk to me or NOT. So I told him, “SURE!” …and I ordered the bolt.

Yesterday, the bolt ARRIVED. THANK YOU! The bolt was for a rifle I built for one of my sons (a Soldier) and had been sitting NEW, but bolt-less for nine months. He was HAPPY to finally have a bolt in the

rifle! He was here on leave this week when the Windham bolt arrived, which was just a “plus” in my opinion. I’m canceling the order for the bolt with the larger company.

I’m certain that as word spreads of you being the former Bushmaster team that you’ll grow. I just hope that no matter HOW big you get, that you can keep people who just seem to genuinely care…. people

like Matt and Cheryl. I’m glad I found out about your company. I’ll check with you all FIRST the next time I need AR-15 parts.

Thanks,  Kevin K.

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WINDHAM WEAPONRY FEATURED PRODUCTS   

Matt Hasty Retail Sales Manager

PART NUMBER: CLEANINGMAT

PRICE: $ 23.95    Buy It Now!

Our gunsmith, Erik, discovered this great workbench mat for the armorer or AR Carbine owner and he’s been using one ever since. From Armor industrial Products, this Windham Weaponry customized Work-Shield Gun Mat is made from heavy black material in 54″ x 16″ dimensions. It incorporates two strips of magnetic material that hold springs, detents and small parts in place while you work, and also serve to keep the mat neatly rolled up when work is complete. The material is Industrial Grade PVC Membrane that will withstand solvents and bore cleaners, and will not absorb chemicals. It protects your table top and gun while you’re working, will not break down over time, and cleans easily with a cloth. It is custom screen printed with a gold Windham Weaponry logo. Made in the U.S.A.

Todd J. Coons, Law Enforcement Sales Manager

What’s New in LE?

The month of April has been a very busy time for Law Enforcement Sales here at Windham Weaponry, with the Maine Warden Service, featured on North Woods Law, adding to their existing Windham rifles – they increased their number to 125 by adding an additional 65 rifles.

The Maine State Police have also made a purchase of rifles from the factory and we here at Windham Weaponry feel this is just the beginning for the MSP.

With the increased sales of Windham rifles to departments around the country we realize the increased need for armorer’s course training. So I am offering my third armorers course to be held here at the factory on June 11/12, 2013. The class will have spots available for the public. To be eligible for this course you need meet only ONE of the following requirements:

1. Active Law Enforcement;
2. Retired Law Enforcement and covered under H.R. 218;
3. Have a FFL (dealer or personal) or work for a business that has an FFL; or
4. Have a current concealed firearms permit.

For additional information on the class, or to sign up, please contact me directly at tcoons@windhamweaponry.com  The course will be filled on a first come first serve basis as space is very limited.

I will be heading to the NRA show in May, so if you are in the Houston area please be sure to stop by our booth and introduce yourself.

Be Safe

Todd J. Coons

Model: Windham Weaponry VEX-SS (Designation: R20FSSTSKV)

The following are instructions on how to install a Harris #5 Bipod Adapter and the Bipod on M4 dual heat shield handguards.

Make sure weapon is unloaded!

Separate upper from lower and remove handguards.

First remove the inner heat shield of the handguard that will be used on the bottom of the rifle using a pair of needle nosed pliers

Cut the forward most heat shield tabs off with wire cutters.

Place THE Harris #5 backing plate in handguard as shown with the screw hole lined up with the second vent hole in the handguard.

Screw bipod stud into the backing plate and tighten down as shown.  Just tighten until snug. Do not over tighten as you may crack the handguard.

Unscrew the knurled knob on the bipod until the bipod locking tabs can be pushed through and separated enough to go around the bipod stud.

Tighten knurled knob on the bipod. The legs of the bipod should be pointed in the forward direction towards the muzzle.

Install the sling swivel provided with the Harris #5 on the bipod as shown.

Our Windham Weaponry family is growing. We are pleased to announce that our Customer Service/ Sales Department has grown and we have welcomed Trey  Branch as a valued member of our Windham Weaponry team. Trey comes to us with a vast amount of knowledge in the AR platform and has many years’ experience in both production assembly, sales and customer service.

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 difference between your MPC and HBC rifle ?

Answer: 

FROM THE EDITOR

Karen Fogarty, Asst. to VP of Sales & Marketing

Outstanding newsletter!  The articles are great and very instructive. I look forward to it each month. I purchased a WW-15 from a local dealer here in Houston several months ago and it is an excellent rifle, everything I thought it would be. I used to carry the M-16 while in the Marine Corps years ago and the WW-15 brought back a lot of good memories. I even remembered how to break it down and field strip it for cleaning. Keep up the great work!  God Bless America and the 2nd Amendment!

Regards,

Vernon L.

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Hi again Windham Weaponry, great newsletter again. I enjoy seeing what other enthusiasts are doing. I also really like Erik’s technical advice on basic gunsmith tips. Great section on trigger guard removal. Thanks for your professionalism.

Thanks again,

Chris K., Utah

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Hi Folks:

Although I am a long time collector and shooter I just bought, as my first AR, one of your entry level SRC models. I have just received my first newsletter and I think it is great. I especially liked the clear and concise way you showed how to change the trigger guard as I plan on putting a larger “glove friendly” one on soon. I also plan on putting a Yankee Hill Machine free floating carbine length forend on soon and would appreciate some help with that.

Thanks for keeping your great rifles made in the USA, and for putting out such an informative newsletter.

Greg

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I have an MPC Windham Weaponry and love everything about it. It is a well built gun plus the workmanship is perfection. Plus for the price you [offer] everything the other Guys charge extra for. The big thing is it is made in MAINE !! Thanks for a great product

Martin R., Maine

WINDHAM WEAPONRY FEATURED PRODUCTS   

Matt Hasty Retail Sales Manager

PART NUMBER: STK-SKELKIT

PRICE: $ 119.95    Buy It Now!

Comfortable and lightweight, this rifle length stock kit will replace your telestock or standard stock and includes all necessary parts from the receiver back. A neoprene sleeve offers a great cheekweld for lefty or righty, and the sling swivel can be mounted forward ambidextrously or at the bottom of the buttplate frame. A molded rubber buttplate provides recoil absorbing comfort.

Todd J. Coons, Law Enforcement Sales Manager

What’s New in LE?

Windham Weaponry held its second Armorer’s Course this week, again partnering with Charlie and Eric from Academi, the largest private training center in the United States.  The 2-day course covers both the AR15 and M16 platforms and upon completion each student receives a 3-year certification. The first course was a huge success, and we will continue to offer it to our Law Enforcement customers.

Our next AR15/M16 Carbine Armorer Course will be held June 11th & 12th  at the Windham Weaponry facility.  The class size is limited and is on a first come first serve basis. You must meet the qualifications for admittance into the class and if you contact me I can provide that information to you.  If you are interested in participating in that course, or would like more information on that course, please contact me at tcoons@windhamweaponry.com

Be Safe

Todd J. Coons

Model: Windham Weaponry MPC (Designation: R16A4T)

For those wishing to replace the stock trigger guard with an aftermarket trigger guard, here are instructions for removal of the stock triggerguard without damaging the lower receiver.

Removal of trigger guard roll pin must be done with careful support of the trigger guard ear. If you fail to do this the trigger guard ear will break off and is not repairable.

Here I have simply removed and replaced the stock trigger guard. Most aftermarket trigger guards are installed the same way but follow the instructions that come with whatever replacement you want to install.

Remove upper receiver from lower receiver by pushing in the rear takedown pin and front pivot pin.

Remove Pistol grip with a 3/16″ Allen wrench. Be careful not to lose the safety detent spring or safety detent.

Cut two small blocks of wood that are about 1 ½” thick and drill a hole in one of them. Position them as shown.

Place lower on the two blocks with the trigger guard roll pin over the hole in the block of wood as shown. Use pistol grip for support under the stock.

With a 1/8″ roll pin punch and a hammer slowly and carefully drive the roll pin out through the ears. Be sure to keep the punch nice and straight. Push it all the way out and into the hole in the block of wood.

Use the punch to push in the detent in the hole on the magwell side of the trigger guard and remove trigger guard.

To reinstall, push detent in and replace in the magwell side trigger guard ear. Then replace the roll pin in the rear trigger guard ear.  It’s best to use a roll pin holder that holds a .130″ roll pin to start the roll pin into the hole. Be sure to keep the hole in the trigger guard lined up with the hole in the trigger guard ear.

With the 1/8″ punch slowly drive the roll pin in until it is flush with the outside of the trigger guard ear.

 

Replace pistol grip in reverse order of removal.

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:

My rifle is a WW-15, which one of your rifles did I purchase ?

Answer: 

MOD. WW-15 is stamped on all of our aluminum AR-15  CAL .223/5.56 lower receivers.  It is Windham Weaponry’s designation for the AR-15 style rifle.

Your rifle part number is not stamped on the rifle. If you do not see your rifle listed on our website or in the catalog it may a variation we build based on one of our standard models.

FROM THE EDITOR

Karen Fogarty, Asst. to VP of Sales & Marketing

I work in Saudi Arabia. I was deployed to Bosnia and Iraq and carried an assortment of small arms at various times. Based on what I had heard and read about your weapons I purchased 2 Windhams when I was at home in November on vacation. One was a gift for my nephew and one was for me. I like it so much I am planning on purchasing another for myself. I have never done that with any other make except my Glock 17.  Good job.

James T.

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Hello Windham Weaponry, just received my first newsletter email from you and I enjoyed the update on what’s happening out and around. I recently had some gunsmith work done at your facility and I would like to tell you thanks for the professional and courteous manner you people all conduct yourselves.  I’m glad you all got back together and continued on there with a great facility to assist us out here with our sport we love . take care, be safe and thanks again.

Chris K., Utah

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SRC build up – the transformation of a basic weapon….Burris tactical sight w/quick release mount, LWRCI flip-up iron sights and Diamondhead forend.

Van B., New Hampshire

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WINDHAM WEAPONRY FEATURED PRODUCTS   

Matt Hasty Retail Sales Manager

PART NUMBER: HGD-MFT-CAR-2PC

PRICE: $ 124.95 Buy Now!

This all aluminum AR-15 Carbine Integrated Rail Forend System replaces the plastic factory handguard set in minutes and requires no gunsmithing. No permanent alterations need to be made to the rifle – its a drop in, screwless installation held in place by the Delta Ring and Handguard Cap. Four MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny Rails provide a secure platform for mounting accessories such as vertical grips, lights, lasers, bipods and other rail mounted items. A monolithic style continuous top rail eliminates the gap between the receiver and rail. Overall length is 7 inches. Construction is lightweight 6061 aluminum with a hard coat anodize finish. As this set fits quite a bit tighter than stock handguards, we recommend our handguard removal/installation tool as a good accessory to help with installation (available on our website – Part # HGD-TOOL). This photo shows the handguard set both assembled and with top & bottom halves separated. Made in the USA with a Lifetime Warranty from Mission First Tactical.

Todd J. Coons, Law Enforcement Sales Manager

What’s New in LE?

The month of February is off to a great start here at Windham Weaponry as Law Enforcement Sales have really taken off.

I had the opportunity to attend the Maine Chiefs of Police conference on February 7th that was held in South Portland, Maine. The event was a huge success as Chiefs from all around New England were in attendance. It was a great opportunity for me to meet so many of the Chiefs that I have been conducting business with and it was truly my pleasure.

I would like to thank the folks from the Maine Wardens Service for choosing Windham Weaponry once again for their second major purchase of rifles. The Maine Wardens just added 65 more Windham rifles to their force – making the total now of 125 Windham Weaponry rifles.

The Maine State Police have also placed their first order with Windham Weaponry and we are very pleased to have earned their business as well.

Our goal here at Windham Weaponry’s Law Enforcement Division is to get the rifles in the hands of those that need them to make the rest of us safe. No matter how big or small the agency is, we will always be there for them.

Be Safe

Todd J. Coons