The Spartan series includes rifles, pistols, stripped receivers and builder kits. (Photo: Rare Breed)

Rare Breed Firearms and Spike’s Tactical have teamed up to deliver the new Spartan series of AR-15-pattern rifles and receiver sets. The series features Spartan imagery and custom Cerakote finishes that makes each part a true work of art.
The series is available exclusively through Spike’s Tactical and it’s just the beginning. The eye-catching design took over a year to develop. It’s compatible with all standard lower components and all standard upper receivers.

Each finished receiver is hand-painted to give it a cast bronze look. (Photo: Rare Breed)

“We’re excited to roll out this new three-dimensional Spartan lower receiver,” said Spike’s Tactical general manager Cole Leleux. “This design, and others to come, will turn any AR-15 into a one-of-a-kind weapon, which overthrows the status quo.”
“This is only the beginning and a first of many designs for gun owners to use to make an AR-15 all their own,” said Rare Breed president Lawrence DeMonico. “Designing and bringing this to life was extremely challenging, but we’re proud of the final result and we know that our customers will truly enjoy this new design.”
The team is offering several rifles and pistols in addition to stripped and complete receivers. They also have a finished builder set including a matching upper and lower receiver and handguard.
Pricing starts modestly for the mostly standard lower without the custom finish at $115. Complete guns with the custom receivers and finishes run between $2,175 and $2,825. These are premium rifles and pistols through and through with some of the best components on the market. The three-piece builder sets are approachable at $964, and the embellished lower is priced at $349.

Complete guns are available with all the bells and whistles. (Photo: Rare Breed)

Complete guns feature machined and laser-engraved 7075-T6 alloy receivers. The handguards are 6061-T6 with a free-floating design, quick-detach sling mounts and M-Lok slots for accessories.
Spike’s offers Rare Breed NFA-regulated short barreled rifles (SBRs) as well as California-compliant rifles, too. They have something for Spartans everywhere.
These aren’t the first artfully designed receivers on the market, but the stylized components, especially the hand-painted bronze, absolutely stand out from the crowd. If you’re thinking about building a rifle or pistol that looks as good on the wall as it does at the range, check out the Rare Breed Spartan series at Spike’s Tactical.

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** If I bought one of these “Rifles” back when I lived at home. I could just now here my Dad’s comments about how I should cut back on whatever I was drinking at the time.
Frankly I think that this tidal wave of AR-15 Types is hopefully receding.
Now Dear Reader, do not get me wrong about this. If buying one of these Rifles is going to make you a happy Camper. Or it helps you sleep better at night. Then Go and God Bless is all I can say.
But I still fail to see after many years. What all the huzzahs are all about.
I also think that I say this in all honesty. Since I owned a Colt AR-15 for a short while until trading it for something else. God alone knows what that was.
Plus I carried one for quite a while. When I was in Mr.Reagan’s Army in the 1980’s. But even still, I never was very impressed with this rifle.
Quite frankly between you & I. I would of grabbed the first AK-47 available . If the Big Flag had gone up, which Thank God never did in Europe.
I will now stop so that I can get ready for the Pitchfork & Torches Crowd shows up at the Old Homestead.
Anybody seen where I put my loaded M1 Garand clips around here ? Grumpy ***