SOLGW M4-EXO3
Sons of Liberty Gun Works · Carbine · In Production · 2024
Overview
The SOLGW M4-EXO3 is a duty-grade AR-15 carbine that Sons of Liberty Gun Works describes as serving in thousands of patrol cars and homes. It is built around a 16-inch combat-grade QPQ-nitrided 4150 barrel with a mid-length gas system, the EXO3 seven-sided slim M-LOK handguard, premium SOLGW receivers, the SOLGW bolt carrier group, and an A5 buffer system. It offers an excellent value-priced platform that doubles as a base for further building. Available in 11.5-inch SBR/pistol, 14.5-inch pinned (HUX, ASR, or Plan B muzzle device), and 16-inch rifle configurations.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2994 g (105.6 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3484 g (122.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 914 mm (35.98") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 24 N (5.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 930 m/s (3051 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1730 J (1276 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Qpq Nitride |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as 5.56mm NATO, 5.56x45mm, .223 Remington
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Free Floating Handguard, M Lok Attachment, Seven Sided Rail, Mid Length Gas System, Qpq Nitride Barrel, Carpenter 158 Bolt, Hpt Mpi Tested, Ambidextrous Charging Handle, A5 Buffer System, Flat Top Receiver, Picatinny Rail, Rotating Bolt
Variants
- SOLGW M4-EXO3 11.5" SBR — Short Barrel
- SOLGW M4-EXO3 11.5" Pistol — Pistol
- SOLGW M4-EXO3 14.5" P&W — Pinned Welded
Production
Production years: 2024-present
Continuous production for civilian, law enforcement, and military markets
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP around $1,449-$1,549 depending on configuration. The EXO3 rail is a slim, lightweight seven-sided M-LOK handguard. 11.5-inch versions ship as NFA SBRs or pistols. Lifetime warranty. Sold both directly by SOLGW and through dealers.
Background
Pitched as the everyman's SOLGW, the EXO3 brought the brand's full-auto-tested reliability to a lighter, more affordable platform aimed squarely at patrol officers and home defenders.