Taurus T4SA: A Brand New 5.56mm Carbine for 2017

One of the big stories to come out of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta was the introduction of a brand new AR from Taurus, the T4SA. Check out the intro video below.

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Built around a direct gas impingement system, the Taurus T4SA 5.56mm semi-automatic carbine features a forged aluminum A3 T-marked upper; lightweight, low-profile KeyMod (with QD attachment points) or M-LOK handguards; forged aluminum lower with a Magpul grip and trigger guard; six-position Magpul CTR buttstock; dual pinned Melonite low-profile gas block; Mil-spec buffer tube, recoil spring, H2 buffer and a staked castle nut; and a Melonite bolt carrier, bolt carrier key and bolt assembly that are Magnetic Particle Inspected.

The Taurus T4SA sports three different barrel lengths; 16 inches, 14.5 inches and 11.5 inches. The barrels are chrome moly with a 1:7 twist and are also Melonite treated. The company says the T4SA also has a 10,000-round barrel life.

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Available in 18 different models with matte black, sand or jungle finishes and shipping with a 30-round Magpul PMAG M2 magazine , the Taurus T4SA has a MSRP of $1,199. Full specs are below.

Caliber: 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem
Operation: Direct Gas Impingement System Fire Control: Semi Automatic (Safe – Semi) Feed: 30 Round Magazine
Total Weight Empty: 6.41 lbs. / 2.90 kg. (14.5” Model), 6.5 lbs. / 2.94 kg. (16“ Model)
Length (Stock Collapsed): 31.00” / 787 mm (14.5” Models), 32.5“ / 826 mm (16” Model)
Length (Stock Fully Extended): 34.25” / 870 mm (14.5” Models), 35.75“ / 908 mm (16” Model)
Width of Handguard: 1.55”/ 39 mm (All Models)
Barrel Length: 14.5” (368 mm) and 16“ (406 mm) (Can be customized)
Barrel: Chrome Moly Vanadium (CMV), M4 Profile, MeloniteTM
Barrel Twist: 1:7
Gas Block: Carbine Length Low-Profile Gas System, MeloniteTM, Pinned
Bolt Carrier Group: Melonite Bolt Carrier and Bolt Carrier Key
Bolt Assembly: Melonite Bolt Assembly, Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI)
Trigger Group: Mil-Spec Semi-Automatic
Trigger Guard: Oversized Magpul Trigger Guard
Accuracy: Meets requirements of MIL–DTL–71186A with AMENDMENT 3 Dated 20 July 2012 (US Military Detail Specification)
Operational Barrel Life: 10,000 Rounds
Mean Rounds Between Stoppage (MRBS): One (1) per Ten Thousand (10,000)
Muzzle Velocity (M193): 14.5” – 2989 Fps (911 Mps) / 16“ 3110 Fps (948 Mps)
Maximum Effective Range: 14.5” – 500 meters / 16” – 550 meters
Operation Temperature: -40°F to 140°F / -40°C to 60°C
Handguard: Aluminum KeyMod, 1913 Top Rail with Two Integrated QD Points (11.5”) and Four (14.5” and 16”); Aluminum M-LOK, 1913 Top Rail
Buttstock: Magpul CTR, Mil-Spec Buffer Tube Assembly
Grip: Magpul MOE Grip, Black
Accessory: Magpul 30 rds. PMAG AR/ M4 Gen M2 Window, User Manual
Package: Individual Cardboard Container
Frame Finish: Matte Black, Cerakote Elite Sand and Jungle