Last week, I attended GunCon. Among all the events in the industry, this is the best one for me. I have a close relationship with TGC’s John Patton and Cody Hinton, who host and organize the event, but this is an objective opinion: If you’re a firearms enthusiast, you really should be there. People travel far and wide to attend. Whether you’re there to see your favorite brand, discover a new one, attend a panel, or meet your favorite Gunfluencers, GunCon is the right place for you. It has also become a hub for new and interesting products, whether from established brands or new startups. There is always something interesting to see. The one who caught everyone’s attention was One Horse Express.
Factory-tested performance
The One Horse Express Series is built on a simple idea – delivering a rifle that is ready to run right out of the box. Manufactured in Brownstown, Indiana, each rifle leaves the factory with the Atrius Forced Reset Selector (FRS) professionally installed, timed, and tested before reaching the customer. According to One Horse, installing a forced reset selector is not always easy, and improper setup can lead to reliability issues (ask me how I know this…). By handling fitting and tuning at the factory, One Horse eliminates the guesswork and ensures shooters spend their time on range shooting rather than troubleshooting.
Built around proven components
The flagship model in the series, the 16-inch 5.56/223 One Horse Express Rifle w/Atrius FRS. Express combines a factory-tested approach with a carefully selected set of components. The rifle features a 16-inch 4150 CrMoV SOCOM-profile barrel with a 1:8 twist rate, a mid-length gas system, a 7075-T6 aluminum receiver, and a 15-inch M-LOK free-float rail V3.
Additional upgrades include a Breck Arms Warhammer Mod2 ambidextrous charging handle, a Thrill CCS adjustable stock, a Thrill RS pistol grip, an H2 buffer, an M16-profile black nitride bolt carrier group, and a 30-round Thrill magazine. Atrius FRS provides secureThe semi and super-semi status defines the rifle. Early reviewers praised the platform’s reliability and out-of-the-box functionality, noting smooth operation without requiring any tuning. It weighs 6.5 pounds unloaded.
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One Horse Express is currently available in limited supply at a promotional price of $999.99, which is less than its listed MSRP of $1,199.99. This was one of the most fun guns to shoot at GunCon. As far as reliability goes, it held up no matter how many different people shot it. Get it while you can.
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corey ross
Corey Ross worked in the firearms industry for about 13 years before turning to writing full-time. During that period, he has had the privilege of working with and building relationships with some incredible people and companies. He also completed a Master of Arts in History from Cleveland State University, where he focused on American imperialism. While he loves shooting and all things firearm, his other hobbies include training, gear, reading, films, and watches. He contributes to numerous other publications, including Outdoor Hub, The MDT Blog, Athlon Properties, Guns & Ammo Precision Rifle Shooter, Book of the AR-15, Shooting Times, Safariland Cadre Dispatch, The Armory Life, and Shooting News Weekly.
