News ZRODelta Merges with Critical Capabilities Industry News January 9, 2018 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. Written by Jacki Billings Critical Capabilities is jumping under the ZRODelta banner, announcing a merger between the two companies. ZRODelta will retain its name while Critical Capabilities will move under the ZRODelta OEM Services heading. Critical Capabilities delivers OEM supply-chain management solutions with manufacturing scattered nationwide. Founder Pat Harrigan said the company’s focus prior to the merger has been directed at pairing “out-of-industry manufacturing capability with OEM production requirements” — stressing quality, margins, and cash flow. Harrigan estimates roughly 15-percent of AR-15s currently sitting on FFL shelves contain parts sourced by, you guessed it, Critical Capabilities. “To us, it’s not just about putting parts on the production floors of our clients. It’s about exploring a better way to do business—from raw material sourcing, production methodologies and procedures, logistics and WIP post-processing, staffing, distribution opportunities, and even financing,” Harrigan explained. “In short, the more successful and efficient our clients are at each level of business, the more successful we will be.” Though better known for its DLOC reflex optics mounts, ZRODelta recently turned heads with the introduction of the Gen 2 Cowl Induction Brake — an updated take on its Gen 1 CIB. The parts and accessory company teams up with Critical Capabilities in a move ZRODelta says will increase productivity as well as efficiency of its brand and products. “Our partnership is a natural fit for both companies,” ZRODELTA President John Birk said. “This merger allows us to vertically integrate high-volume production and distribution, innovate, and provide better products and services to our OEM clients that will improve their quality, organizational efficiency, and bottom line.” Currently housed under Critical Capabilities is e-commerce portal UnBrandedAR.com. The site links bulk OEM AR-15 parts with a network of FFLs. Despite the pending merger, the companies say UnBrandedAR will continue operating in an effort to supply brand-less products to select retailers, big and small. 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.
