Guns Geissele Super Duty & Super Duty LE Rifles | SHOT 2019 Patrick Roberts February 5, 2019 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Just before SHOT Show, Geissele unveiled their new Geissele Super Duty LE line of rifles aimed squarely at the LE market. While the LE market rifles were the focus, the more exciting announcement was saved for SHOT even though it was briefly mentioned in the Geissele live stream. Geissele will be offering a rifle that isn't limited to LE customers and each build will be built bespoke for the customer. As you might imagine, we were looking forward to putting our hands on the new consumer market Geissele blasters. We covered what you can expect from the Super Duty line in the Super Duty LE post and based on what we were shown at SHOT, we expect the consumer line to share many of the features. Geissele is using their new SSA-X Lightning Bow trigger as an exclusive on the Super Duty line of rifles and as expected, it's Geissele good. Just about everything appears to be made in house, right down to the G marked mag catch. The level of detail that went into the Super Duty rifles on display wasn't easy to overlook. Touches like nice knurling on the takedown pins and magazine release button. Geissele even ensured that the QD endplate was properly staked to secure the castle nut with deep, square stakes that fill the voids on the castle nut nearly completely. Now you might have noticed the lack of anti-rotation tabs on the handguard in an earlier photo. That is because Geissele built a tongue and groove anti-rotation feature into the handguard and upper receiver. The closer that we looked at the rifle, the more pleasant surprises we found like the bombproof installation of the Geissele Super Gas Block. While we were on the lane at Range Day, we had to take a close look at their LE line of rifles. When compared to the consumer Super Duty, the LE line of rifles is no frills keeping in line with the patrol rifle focus. While the rifle is obviously built to a standard that most SWAT men would be happy to have on their next call out, the basic build was really aimed at individual officers. Currently, there is no starting MSRP to share with you all, but expect to see the consumer line of rifle start shipping later this year. Find more information on the Geissele website. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
