Description
Ares x Sharps Bros. M4 Octarms M-Lok Rail with OverThrow Lower Receiver (S – Tan – M4-SB-OT-S-DE)
The Ares x Sharps Bros. M4 Octarms with OverThrow Lower Receiver is a licensed electric rifle that combines ARES’s Octarms M-LOK rail with the striking OverThrow lower receiver from Sharps Bros. Sharps Bros. is known in the firearms world for bold, skeletonised receiver designs, and the OverThrow is one of its most recognisable. ARES reproduces that design on an M4 platform, giving you a modern rifle with a look that is very different from the standard AR. This version is finished in tan.
This is the S size configuration, the more compact of the two lengths offered. It keeps the rifle short and quick to handle, which makes it particularly well suited to CQB, buildings and dense woodland, where a long front end can catch on doorways and branches. It is a great choice for players who want a rifle with real character, for fans of licensed real-world designs, and for anyone who is tired of seeing the same rifle in every player’s hands.
Design and styling
The OverThrow lower receiver is the defining feature of this rifle. Its skeletonised, cut-out design gives the lower an aggressive, lightweight appearance and makes the rifle instantly recognisable. Because it is officially licensed from Sharps Bros., the styling is faithful to the real design rather than a loose copy. The tan finish suits desert, coyote and multicam loadouts and gives the rifle a modern, purposeful look.
Octarms M-LOK rail
The Octarms handguard uses the M-LOK system, so you only add rail sections where you need them. That keeps the front end slim and comfortable to grip, and avoids the weight and bulk of a fully railed handguard. Add a torch for indoor sites, a vertical or angled grip for control, a laser, or a hand stop, and position each exactly where it suits your hold. A top rail provides space for a red dot, holographic sight or magnified optic.
Handling and ergonomics
Underneath the distinctive styling, this is an M4, so the controls are exactly where most players expect them: pistol grip, fire selector, magazine release and charging handle all follow the familiar AR layout. An adjustable stock lets you set the length of pull to suit your build and kit. The compact S length sits close to the body and swings quickly between targets, and is easy to switch between shoulders when working around cover.
Key features
- Officially licensed Sharps Bros. design
- Built by ARES
- Skeletonised OverThrow lower receiver
- Octarms M-LOK handguard
- Top rail for optics
- S size configuration
- Familiar M4 controls and layout
- Adjustable stock
- Tan finish
Compatibility
The M-LOK handguard accepts standard M-LOK rail sections and accessories, and the top rail takes standard 20mm optic mounts. As an M4-pattern AEG, the rifle is designed around M4 AEG magazines, although fit varies between brands, so test spare magazines before game day. Check the battery type and connector this rifle takes before buying a battery, confirm the muzzle thread before ordering muzzle devices, and check any internal upgrade parts are listed as compatible with ARES M4 rifles.
Care and maintenance
Remove the battery after every use and store LiPo batteries in a safety bag at storage charge. Use good quality, seamless BBs and clean the inner barrel regularly with a rod and lint-free cloth, re-setting the hop-up afterwards. Do not leave magazines wound for long periods. Check M-LOK accessories are tight before each game, and wipe the rifle down after wet or muddy days, letting it dry fully before storing.
Who is it for?
The S size OverThrow suits CQB players and fast-moving woodland players, collectors and fans of licensed designs, and anyone who wants an M4 that looks genuinely different, here in a tan finish.
Please note: Always wear suitable eye and face protection and check the power limits at your site before play.
