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Introducing the OTX Plan B Castle Blast Shield

Mid State Firearms is excited to announce the release of the new OTX Plan B Castle Blast Shield — bringing the compact, proven Castle-style blast shield design to Plan B-compatible muzzle devices. For shooters who have been looking for a Plan B-compatible Castle blast shield, the wait is over. A Castle Blast Shield for the […]

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OEM Custom Ar15 M-LOK Handguard Manufacturing – Private Label AR Rails in Bulk

Bring Your Own AR Handguard Design to Market Mid State Firearms provides OEM and private label M-LOK handguard manufacturing for firearm brands, distributors, Type 07 FFL manufacturers, and companies looking to expand their product line with custom AR-15 accessories. From proven production designs to fully customized handguard solutions, we offer manufacturing capabilities to help bring […]

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OEM AR-15 Forged Lower Receiver Manufacturing – Bulk Production for Firearm Manufacturers

Your Source for Premium OEM AR-15 Forged Lower Receivers Mid State Firearms provides OEM AR-15 forged stripped lower receiver manufacturing for firearm companies, Type 07 FFL manufacturers, distributors, and production builders needing reliable, high-quality receivers in bulk quantities. Whether you are launching a new firearm brand, expanding your production capacity, or looking for a dependable […]

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Custom OEM Glock Compatible Slide Manufacturing – From Raw Blanks to Complete Finished Slides

Your Partner for Custom Glock Compatible Slide Manufacturing Looking for a reliable OEM manufacturer for aftermarket Glock compatible slides? Mid State Firearms specializes in custom slide manufacturing for Glock platforms, providing complete machining, customization, finishing, and assembly solutions for firearm brands, distributors, and businesses looking to bring their own slide designs to market. From simple […]

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Left-Handed AR-15 Uppers Are Hard to Find—We’ve Got You Covered

If you’re a left-handed shooter, you’ve probably noticed that finding a quality left-handed AR-15 upper isn’t nearly as easy as finding a standard right-handed build. Many manufacturers simply don’t offer left-handed options, while others only produce a handful of configurations. At Mid State Firearms, we’ve been building AR-15s for over 12 years, and we understand […]

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Choosing the Right AR9 Barrel Length for Your Build

Choosing a barrel for a 9mm AR starts with how the firearm will be used. The best barrel length for 9mm depends on ammunition, intended role, legal configuration, and suppressor plans. For many AR9 builds, 8 to 10 inches balances useful velocity with manageable length. Shorter barrels keep the build compact, while 11 to 12 […]

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