It’s an argument as old as the internet: Should you build your AR-15, or just buy a rifle off the shelf of your local gun dealer? Building vs. Buying Your AR: Which is Better? We’ll keep it simple. Building your AR-15 is objectively better, and for plenty of reasons. here’s why. Building Your Rifle is…
You may be familiar with the basic history of the AR-15: Eugene Stoner developed the .308-chambered AR-10 in the late 50s, shrunk the rifle down, chambered it in .223 Remington, and called it the AR-15. In 1963 (after ArmaLite sold the rights to the AR-10 and AR-15 platforms to Colt) the military adopted the AR-15…
The AR-15’s capable of incredible accuracy, and it’s one of the most reliable firearms ever designed. But its mass production, myriad manufacturers, those makers’ tendencies to focus on affordability, and the classic effect of “tolerance stacking” (small imperfections in components adding up to noticeable issues) mean that your fresh AR build — or that rifle…
The country’s most popular rifle makes a great sporting rifle when it comes to hunting America’s small, medium, and even big game. To answer the question: Yes, the AR-15 is a legal hunting rifle in most states. But there are key restrictions in place in many locales, and some states simply don’t allow it. NOTE:…
want to ditch that buffer tube once and for all? Got an AR-9 to do it? We’re covering how to put together — or swap your current upper for — a bufferless 9mm upper! These instructions apply for our 5″ right-side charging bufferless upper assembly. NOTE: At this time, only the 9mm AR platform is…
Your AR-15’s probably more accurate than you. But you can mitigate your skill issue and increase your accuracy by installing an utterly simple and proven device: The forward grip. A quality foregrip improves accuracy through better control of the muzzle, which also provides good recoil mitigation. But there’s a common problem facing the venerable foregrip….
The AR-15 is one of the most popular firearms bought, sold, and built by gun owners in the United States. Tens of millions of rifles, SBRs, and AR-type pistols are in circulation — and it’s because of its popularity that Eugene Stoner’s invention has been riddled with plenty of myths and false. AR-15 FAQs Let’s…
Building an AR-15 is easy ( here’s how!). You don’t need to fabricate any parts, and virtually all parts of the upper and lower assemblies can be put together with standard tools available to the average gun owner. But putting together an AR-15 the right way requires avoiding some common — and time-consuming, potentially costly…
If you were looking up how to build an AR-15 upper, or how to install a new gas block, you might’ve come across this topic: Does your AR-15 barrel need dimples for the gas block’s set screws? What is dimpling, anyway? Let’s cover it. What Are AR-15 Barrel Dimples? Barrel dimples are small indentations made…
This is your ultimate AR9 pistol guide! We’re covering parts compatibility between the AR-9 and AR-15, how to pick the right parts for the perfect 9mm AR build, and we’re providing instructions on how to build an AR-9, start to finish. Let’s get started. What is the AR-9? A typical 9mm AR Pistol Kit The AR-9…
