Spike's Tactical 16" M4 LE Upper Review

Introduction:

The Spike's Tactical ST-15 LE upper line-up is designed as a fully Mil-spec compliant upper series for law enforcement. This same level of quality and performance is now available to everyone, all at a price range that is affordable to shooters of any budget. Each component is manufactured to Mil-spec standards and backed by the Spike's Tactical Lifetime Warranty.




Features:

•Spike's Tactical 16", 1:7 Twist, Mil-spec Barrel
•M4 Barrel Profile, Carbine Length Gas System
•F-marked A2 Front Sight Base, .750" Diameter Gas Seat
•Spike's Tactical Mil-spec M16 Bolt Carrier Group
•M4 Double Heat Shield Handguards
•A2 Flash Hider


Upper Specs:

Spike's Tactical M4 Flat Top Upper Receiver

* CNC Machined from a 7075 T6 MIL-H-6088 Forging

* Extended M4 Feed Ramps Machined before Plating

* Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny Rail

* MIL-A-8625F Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Anodized Finish

* Laser Engraved T-markings

* Laser Engraved ST Spider logo

* Interior MIL-L-46010 Dryfilm Lube

* Mil-Spec Ejection Port Door Assembly with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Finish

* Mil-Spec Forward Assist Assembly with Tool Steel Pawl and 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coating

* Forged Mil-Spec Charging Handle with MIL-A-8625F Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Anodized Finish


Barrel Group:

* Barrel Steel is Certified MIL-B-11595E Chromoly Vanadium Alloy

* Raw Barrel Steel is Magnetic Particle Inspected

* Barrels are Stress Relieved

* Mil-Spec M4 Barrel Extension with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Finish

* 1.2.2.2 MIL-STD-171 Hard Chrome Chamber

* 1.2.2.2 MIL-STD-171 Hard Chrome Bore

* 5.56mm Nato chamber

* All Chambers are Individually Checked for Head Spacing Before and After Plating

* All Barrels are Individually High Pressure Tested (HPT) and then Individually Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI)

* 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Finish on the Barrel Exterior, Including under the Front Sight Base

* 1/2x28 Thread Pitch

* Threads are Cut Concentric to the Bore

* Gas Block or FSB is Pinned to the Barrel and Vertically Aligned

* Rubber Coated Front Sling Loop

* Mil-Spec 303 Stainless Steel Gas Tube enhanced with Melonite Finish

* Muzzle Devices are Properly Timed and installed with Crush Washer


Fore End Group:

* Double Heat Shield M4 Hand Guards

* Round Hand Guard Cap with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coating

* Muzzle Devices are Properly Timed and installed with Crush Washer

* Mil-Spec Barrel Nut with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coating

* Mil-Spec Delta Ring with MIL-A-8625F Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Anodized Finish


Bolt Carrier Group:

* Mil-Spec 8620 Tool Steel M16 Bolt Carrier with Shrouded Firing Pin

* Carrier is 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coated inside and out with 1.2.2.2 MIL-STD-171 Hard Chrome Bore

* Laser Engraved with ST Spider Logo

* Mil-Spec Tool Steel Carrier Key

* Carrier Key is 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coated inside and out with 1.2.2.2 MIL-STD-171 Hard Chrome Bore

* Carrier Key is installed with Grade 8 Hardware and Properly Staked

* Bolt is CNC Machined from Carpenter-158 Steel

* Bolt is 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coated inside and out

* All Bolts are Shot Peened per current Mil-Spec Requirements

* All Bolts are Individually High Pressure Tested (HPT) and then Individually Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI)

* Tool steel Extractor is Shot Peened, 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coated, Fitted with a Mil-Spec Black Extractor Spring Insert and Mil-Spec Viton O-Ring

* Mil-Spec Firing Pin with 1.2.2.2 MIL-STD-171 Hard Chrome Finish

* Mil-Spec Cam Pin with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coating

* Mil-Spec Firing Pin Retaining Pin with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 Phosphate Coating

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Spike's
• Tactical
• 16
• M4
• LE
• Upper
• Review

[ZombieMasterEd25]

is it the barrel chromne lined or chrom molly im looking at buying 1 but dossent say lined or molly?

[TacMan223]

@ZombieMasterEd25

I did a little bit of research and I'm pretty sure that it is chrome lined. If you just shot spikes tactical an e-mail they will reply pretty quickly. I have had fast communication from them before. If you are thinking about buying a spikes tactical upper check out primary arms or aim surplus. They both have really good deals. Spike's tacical's webpage has a very wide variety of upper set up's to pick from. Thanks for watching.

[AwokenDemon]

you know, there is no point in the mil spec barrel because, you know the little notch thing? thats for mounting a grenade launcher. and because its not like you are going to run a grenade launcher on you rifle, might as well change it out to some sort of match barrel. just a lil tip

[TacMan223]

@AwokenDemon

Thanks for the tip. I do know that knotch is for a grenade launcher. And actually the milspec barrel in my opinion is better than a match barrel. With the milspec barrel being heavier it will not only last longer but will also minimize muzzle rise. I would much rather have these benefits than try to shave a few ounces off my rifle. Plus, I don't plan on shooting the rifle in matches.

[LPATRON19]

ST-T2 are real good on those rifles. it really slows down the wear and tear from recoil. good choice!

[TacMan223]

@LPATRON19

I can't wait to try it out.

[AwokenDemon]

@TacMan223 sorry for the late reply but what i ment earlier was that you could have gotten a heavier barrel with a straight profile rather than one that was skinny in one part and thick at other parts. it helps dissapate heat better and the added weight for help for recoil (if you are into that kind of stuff; the recoil thing)

[cazybeast2]

Thnx for sharing, planning on picking up one of these with the 9" BAR rail.

[TacMan223]

@techdeckdude4

Yea! They make such good stuff and the price was great. A complete quality upper for $500 was a deal. Plus they are located in my home state. I can't wait to finish the build!!

[techdeckdude4]

lol i knew you would get sold on spikes, i knew it, have fun brother spikes will blow your mind