Frankly I don't know exactly how to describe this rifle. It is truly like unlike anything I have ever seen before. The M10X Elite is fully engineered and manufactured in the United States by the fine folks at M+M Firearms. It utilizes AK mags and is basically built on an AK platform but to simply call this another AK rifle would do a tremendous dis-service to the rifle. This rifle borrows some of the best features of the AK-47, AR-15, FN-FAL, Israli Galil, etc. into one very special and precision made rifle.
M10X Elite Upgrades Spring 2016:
Since initial production of our rifle last fall our engineering team developed a few upgrades while working on a military variant in order to cater to a larger variety of ammo available in the U.S. commercial market. The upgrades deliver higher reliability and performance, increasing the life expectancy of the rifle and improve the shooters ultimate experience. These parts cost more to manufacture but since our ultimate goal is delivering performance, accuracy and reliability, it is worth doing for our customers. Coupled with our promise of delivering quality and value combined with our pledge to stand behind the products we sell, we decided to offer these upgrades to our customers free of charge for a limited time.
The updates that will be included in all new production include:
- BOLT: New high corrosion resistant extractor installed. New extractor axis that eases its replacment.
- GAS PISTON ROD: New improved design to operate more reliably at extreme temperatures.
- EXTRUSION: Added features in order to improve the life expectancy and operatewith a larger variety of hi powered ammo. Increased the scratch resistance by upgrading to Type III mil spec anodized finish.
- CHARGE HANDLE: Improved the ‘latch paw’ for better performance and reliability.
- Upper/Lower RECEIVER CATCH/LATCH Improvement: Enhances accuracy and reliability.
If you purchased an M10X Elite prior to these upgrades being implemented, contact M+M about have your rifle upgraded under warranty! The free upgrade package will be offered between June 1, 2016 July 31, 2016.
This rifle incorporates a number of unique and highly desireable features:
- Semi automatic rotating bolt long stroke gas piston driven system, a proven design used in the most reliable self-loading firearms in the history.
- Floated barrel is the result of floated joint at gas cylinder and gas block. Relieving tension on the barrel improves accuracy on almost any firearm.
- Five-position adjustable gas valve (including “off” position) facilitates reliable functioning in the harshest environments with a wide array of ammunition, or allows the rifle to be manually cycled.
- Recoil spring has been eliminated and its function integrated into piston return spring.
- Castling feature allows for stronger rigidity and weight reduction in the rifle assembly.
- Plunger-style ejector assures even ejection pattern regardless of the load of rounds used.
- Reduced-mass piston reduces weight
- Single unit integrated upper receiver eliminates guide rail rivets, and allows for stronger, stiffer guide rails to be used, reducing a point of failure, and enhancing the accuracy of the rifle.
- Proprietary recoil reducing compensator Designed to reduce recoil and helps to control muzzle climb in rapid firing.
- Hinged lower receiver opens like an AR for ease of cleaning and repair, whether at home or in the field.
- Ambidextrous charging handle accommodates both left and right-handed shooters and special circumstances created by specialty add-on equipment.
- Ambidextrous safety switch for both left and right-handed fire.
- Corrosion resistant components ensure functionality even under the harshest conditions, and preserve the value of the firearm.
- Mil Spec Type III anodized coating to protect the aluminum extruded outer components, flat black to avoid glare.
- The M10X™ maintains the distinctive silhouette as well as legendary reliability pro
Additional product specs
- Model: M10X™Elite
- Action: Semi-automatic rotating bolt long stroke gas piston driven system
- Caliber: 7.62×39
- Upper Receiver: Single unit integrated made out of fully heat-treated high quality milled billet nitrided carbon steel
- Bolt & Carrier Material: Fully heat-treated high quality milled billet nitrided carbon steel
- Lower receiver: Made of stainless steel with Black nitride finish
- Upper Picatinny Rail Length: 18 inches
- Forearm Cover & Finish: Aircraft grade aluminum; Mil Spec Type III black anodized coating; Magpul® M-Lok compatible slots
- Barrel Length: 16.5 inches
- Barrel Twist: 1/9.25 Rifling
- Muzzle Thread: 14/1 Left hand
- Barrel Material: 4140 Steel
- Barrel Finish: Black nitride
- Rifle Weight: 8.5 lbs +/- without magazine
- Trigger Pull: 4.2 lbs +/-
- Safety: Ambidextrous w/indicator marking on both sides of receiver
- Charging Handle: Ambidextrous removable reciprocating handle
- Stock: Six position Magpul® CTR™ buttstock w/Phoenix Technology® Kicklite recoil reducing shaft
- Pistol Grip: Ergonomic rubber overmolded Hogue grip
- Magazine Type: Comes with 5/10/30 round depending on state configuration
- High Corrosion Resistant Components: Ninety-five percent of the rifle including bolt, bolt carrier, gas cylinder, lower receiver, trigger, trigger guard, upper receiver, mounting hardware are finished in black nitride.
A few reviews from M10X customers:
"My M+M M10X Elite 7.62×39 rifle came in yesterday. Gotta say the fit and finish of this rifle is impeccable. Very impressed with the mag lockup, zero wobble. Rifle feels good in my hands, very nice balance and overall feel. Hoping to get some range time with it very soon."
"I absolutely love the rifle, it was well worth the wait. I cleaned it this morning, very easy indeed, and I was kind of surprised at how clean it was after putting 90 rounds through it. The finish on this rifle is impeccable. There is no comparison to your standard $600 AK47. Don’t believe me, find someone who sells it and go look at it and hold it for yourself. Is it worth the cost That depends on you and your budget. I personally think the rifle meets the price point and then some. And I think the reviews to come from professionals in the field will backup my claim. The 7.62x39 is a beautiful round and one of the cheapest to get on the market. Now I have all the benefits of a well finished accurate AR with the added benefit of shooting the 7.62x39."
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