Did you know that the Founder and namesake of Luth-AR, Randy Luth, is the founder/former owner of D.P.M.S. / Panther Arms? Randy and his team are responsible for many “firsts” in the AR firearm industry. A recent article published by American Rifleman talks about the development and early adoption of the 6.5 Creedmoor.
“The first gunmaker to adopt the 6.5 Creedmoor in a commercial offering was DPMS, then helmed by Dustin Emholtz and Randy Luth, and the gun was an AR-10-style rifle. Davies fondly recalls that so strong were the personal relationships involved (again, the right people) that DPMS agreed to build rifles after “only one phone call.””
For 40 years Luth has been influencing the industry. Starting as a machinist 40 years ago Randy Luth founded D.P.M.S. / Panther Arms and grew the company to become one of the leading manufacturers of AR-15 firearms and firearm components in the world.
Randy led D.P.M.S. from it’s founding in 1986 until the company was sold in 2007. Holding 7 patents and numerous industry leading innovations, the Luth name has earned the respect of the entire firearm industry and is regarded as one of the driving forces behind the growth and popularity of the AR-15 market.
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Although known for high-quality, affordable complete AR-15 firearms, accessories and components for the retail market, less known is the fact that under Randy’s leadership D.P.M.S. manufactured and supplied components for the entire AR-15/M-16 industry. Many competing brands contained Luth components.
Randy’s constant drive to innovate has lead the industry being the first to develop, design and manufacture dozens of firearms, components and manufacturing processes that are commonplace throughout the industry today.
Luth-AR, LLC was awarded the Premium Accessory Of The Year Award at the 2016 Industry Choice Awards.
The Industry Choice Awards, presented at the Firearms Industry Team Challenge at Rockcastle Shooting Center, recognizes outstanding product innovation in a variety of product categories.
HUNTING
Randy E. Luthhas traveled the world promoting and pioneering hunting with AR-15 style rifles. Randy is likely the first person to successfully hunt 8 of the North American Super 10 using the AR platform in various calibers helping to establish the AR as a viable hunting platform.
North American Super 10
North American Super 25
Successfully hunted 25 of 29 North American Species
Grand Slam of North American Sheep
Grand Slam of Turkeys
Big 5 of Africa
Dangerous 7 of Africa
Likely first person to hunt Africa with a single shot AR
Randy has been involved in the conservation of game animals to help ensure and preserve animal populations for future generations. MORE ON LUTH PRODUCTS HERE
