StrikeCore’s T1 Thunder™ Rifle/SBR
10.5-inch T1 Thunder™ rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO and finished in FDE Cerakote®.
Note: Pre-production configuration shown. Final production specifications may vary.
Pricing
Complete Rifle/SBR Starting At: $1,899.00
The StrikeCore T1 Thunder™ is now available for PRESALE.
T1 Thunder™ Rifle/SBR Specifications
Platform: AR-15 / M4
Calibers: 5.56 NATO; .300 Blackout
Barrel Options: 7.5", 10.5", 14.5"(SBRs/NFA), and 16"(Rifle)
Barrel: Proprietary premium-quality barrel specific to the T1 (Chrome- lined barrels available the the Custom Shop)
Accuracy: 16" T1 capable of sub-½ MOA accuracy at 100 yards with appropriate ammunition and conditions
Receivers: Proprietary precision billet-machined upper and lower, matching receivers
Charging System: StrikeCore DAS™ Direct Actuation System; Side-forward, non-reciprocating charging system with traditional rear T-handle compatibility
Gas System: Direct impingement; adjustable gas block
Suppressor Safe Rear Plug: The traditional rear T-handle may be removed and replaced with the optional rear plug that seals the rear charging-handle opening against debris and reduce blowback gas toward the shooter during suppressed operation.
Controls: Fully ambidextrous
Triggers: Proprietary 4.5lb straight trigger (with other options available)
Selective Fire: Available in the Custom Shop
Handguard: Free-float M-LOK with barrel-length-specific rail
Stock: Adjustable
Muzzle Device: SilencerCo® ASR Flash Hider
Magazine: 30-round magazine where lawful
Cerakote® Finishes (C/H Series): Battleship Grey, Black, FDE, and OD Green
Available Configurations:Complete rifle, SBR, PDW/pistol, and complete upper receiver only models
Custom Shop: Additional calibers, barrel lengths, finishes, furniture, muzzle devices, and mission-specific configurations available through the StrikeCore Custom Shop
Refurbishment Program: Eligible AR-15/M4-pattern platforms may be inspected, serviced, refinished, and modernized with select StrikeCore components and DAS™ technology where compatible. Learn More
Final specifications may vary by configuration and production run. Accuracy may vary based on ammunition, environmental conditions, optic, and shooter. Custom configurations are subject to component availability and applicable law.
Modernizing the Proven M4 Platform
The basic architecture of the M4 platform has remained largely unchanged for decades.
StrikeCore’s T1 Thunder™ Rifle is designed to change that.
T1 Thunder™ combines the familiarity, sustainability, and proven architecture of the M4 platform with modern ergonomics, fully ambidextrous controls, precision manufacturing, and StrikeCore’s proprietary DAS™ Direct Actuation System.
The result is a modern rifle platform designed around the operator—without abandoning the enormous existing ecosystem of parts, training, ammunition, and support infrastructure already in service around the world.
StrikeCore’s T1 Thunder™
Note: Pre-production configuration shown. Final production specifications may vary.
The Direct Actuation System (DAS™) is StrikeCore’s proprietary side-forward charging architecture, developed to improve weapon manipulation while maintaining a clean, low-profile configuration.
Unlike a traditional rear charging handle, DAS™ relocates the point of actuation, allowing the operator to manipulate the weapon from a more accessible position while maintaining firing-hand control and overall weapon orientation.
DAS™ is designed around a non-reciprocating, low-profile architecture that minimizes snag hazards and prevents the DAS™ actuator from reciprocating during operation.
DAS™ Is Designed To Provide:
Side-forward positioned weapon manipulation
Direct, controlled charging movement
Non-reciprocating operation
Low-profile, non-snag geometry
Improved accessibility during supported or equipped use
A clean, streamlined rifle profile
Compatibility with mission-focused handling requirements and Code Amber operations
Compatible with a standard T-handle to preserve the familiar manual of arms
10.5-inch T1 Thunder™ rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO and finished in black Cerakote®.
Note: Pre-production configuration shown. Final production specifications may vary.
Dual Charging Capability
DAS™ does not eliminate the traditional M4 charging handle.
The T1 maintains compatibility with a traditional T-handle charging system, providing operators with an additional means of manipulating the weapon.
This dual-capability approach supports:
Operator familiarity
Training continuity
Field sustainability
Redundant actuation capability
Existing manual-of-arms procedures
Code Amber Operation
The T1 is designed with Code Amber operations in mind, allowing the operator to keep the chamber clear until the weapon is needed. DAS™ provides fast, forward actuation without reaching for a T-handle—particularly useful in confined environments such as vehicles and aircraft.
Designed for Sustainment
A weapon system is only as useful as an organization's ability to support it.
StrikeCore has designed the T1 with sustainability as a core requirement.
Where practical, the platform is intended to retain compatibility with established M4-pattern components, accessories, ammunition, maintenance procedures, and armorer knowledge.
For organizations operating large existing inventories, this creates a potential path toward modernization without requiring wholesale replacement of the infrastructure surrounding the weapon.
Suppression Optimized
The T1 Thunder™ is designed with suppressed operation in mind. Its adjustable gas system allows the platform to be tuned across ammunition and suppressor configurations. When the traditional rear T-handle is removed, the optional Suppressor Safe Rear Plug installs in the charging-handle opening, helping seal against debris and reduce blowback gas toward the shooter during suppressed operation.
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