NRA Gun of the Week: TNW Firearms Aero Survival Rifle

American Rifleman Staff

posted on August 10, 2019

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Engineered as a survival tool for pilots to deploy when disaster strikes, the Aero Survival Rifle (ASR) from TNW Firearms provides the outdoor enthusiast a pistol-caliber carbine with the capability of hosting a full suite of modern center-fire pistol chamberings, as well as .22-cal. rimfire. Comprised of two receivers—an upper and lower built around the separation principle utilized in the AR-15 design—the rifle adapts quickly and easily to accept the various chamberings. Additionally, this feature, along with tool-less barrel removal, allows for quick and compact stowage. To learn more about the TNW Firearms ASR, watch our NRA Gun of the Week video hosted by American Rifleman’s Kelly Young.

Specifications:
Manufacturer: TNW Firearms
Model: Aero Survival Rifle
Chambering: .357 SIG
Action Type: blowback-operated, semi-automatic center-fire rifle
Receivers: hard-anodized 6160 aluminum; OD green
Magazine: Glock-pattern; 10-round detachable box
Sights: none; integral Picatinny rail
Trigger: single-stage; 6-lb., 9-oz. pull
Stock: TacFire; six-position adjustable
Weight: 6 lbs.
MSRP: $699

Additional Reading:
Prepper's Delight: BUDK Elite SHTF Mystery Box
Quintessential Guns and Gear for the Camping Enthusiast
Preparing an Urban Emergency Kit
TNW's New ASR Rimfire .22 and Tactical ASP 10 mm

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