TFB Review: TYPE A SRP Agency Line Rifle

When it comes to the AR15 market, there are endless choices and out of every subcategory in the gun industry, the AR market is one of the most saturated. It’s hard to stand out, and when I review a particular firearm, it’s hard to see the differences between the various models on the market. The higher-end market is where you start to see some interesting variations where companies are trying different features to improve the weapon system as a whole.

Over the last couple of months, I’ve reviewed Geisseles, PWS, and other manufacturers. TYPE-A has been on the site before, and their new Agency line of firearms brings in their higher-tier features in a lower-priced rifle for LEO and federal agencies. I purchased this rifle back in June of 2024, and after 8 months of fairly heavy use, I have a fair amount to say about this rifle. Let’s take a closer look at the TYPE-A SPR Agency Line Rifle.

Specs

When it comes to the new SRP rifles as well as the Agency line of rifles, TYPE A is aimed at department contracts, but they have said these rifles will be able to be ordered on the commercial side as well. I have reviewed a couple of their products over the years, and the SRP has various features from the Billet Contractor series with larger billet controls for the bolt release as well as an ambidextrous magazine release, but is in the Forged lower receiver, making it an in-between the PRO series and Contractor line.

One of the biggest changes from their other line of rifles is the inclusion of a 4150V Chrome Moly Vanadium barrel with a 1:7 twist rate. Previously this has been a 416R match grade barrel. This barrel may be slightly less accurate than the 416R barrel, but it drastically improves barrel life and durability. TYPE-A also changed their rail assembly for easy maintenance over time with a new rail lockup system and extended barrel nut. Another big change from their previous models is the chrome nitride compared to the titanium nitride finish they previously had on their guns. MSRP on the SRP Agency Rifle is $2,199.99 and it’s available for purchase at dealers currently.

Range Time

So far, I have put roughly 2,300 rounds through the SRP in the last 8 months. I have taken this rifle through a few different training classes, as well as used the rifle as a host firearm for testing various accessories. I found this SRP to be relatively soft shooting, which isn’t much when you are shooting a smaller caliber rifle (5.56 NATO), but the recoil impulse is slightly felt less than other options. The 2-stage trigger that comes standard in this SRP is the TYPE-A PMC straight trigger. This trigger is a light two-stage trigger that I’ve had friends say acts similar to a smooth single-stage trigger. The transition is there, but it’s subtle, which for a factory trigger is a plus right out of the box.

The new handguard system is a low-profile design that allows for less snag points on gear or a plate carrier with the screws being located on the bottom of the system. I have a DeadAir flash hider on the SRP so I can easily throw on a Sandman X that I use for this setup. With or without the suppressor, the gas ejection stays the same and this rifle from the factory has a 4 o'clock ejection. The B5 Systems furniture was color-matched and I was happy with the fit and finish on those as well. It gives a clean consistent look across the rifle. 

Accuracy and Reliability

I went out to my local outdoor range and hit the 100-yard range to test out the SRP’s accuracy with three different ammo types: 55gr Federal American Eagle, 77gr SIG Match and 77gr IWI Razor Cor. I did 3 sets of groups with each group being shot with 5 shots at a slow pace while being bench rested to try and take any variables out of the picture. The regular American Eagle 55gr ammo did an average group of 1.16” at 100 yards. With the IWI Razor Core, the average groups were 1.03”; it performed about what I thought it would from my experience. The final ammo type was the SIG 77gr Match and the average group size between the 3 groups was a .94”, which made it sub MOA.

In terms of reliability, there should really be no surprise that a modern manufactured AR-15 performed without any malfunctions. When it comes to ARs in the gun market, anything over about $1,000 should have no questions about reliability but I think one of the important factors is to talk about overall quality. The SRP is anodized and then the factory Cerakote is applied on top of it, which really gives it a uniform flat finish. This is about my sixth rifle that I purchased from TYPE-A and they are just a well built solid rifle.

Overall Thoughts

The Agency line of rifles from TYPE-A / BG Defense is really a solid performer that has a few upgrades from the other models they offer. Some may be pushed away by the price, but in my opinion, it's really the small details that make it worth it. Do you guys have any experience with TYPE A rifles? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. If you have questions about this rifle or firearms in general, feel free to shoot me a message on Instagram @fridgeoperator. Stay safe out there and we will see you in the next review.