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…
We’ve explained parts compatibility in our 300 Blackout AR-15 build guide. In that guide, we explained how, technically, the .300 AAC Blackout cartridge can be stacked in standard 5.56 NATO magazines — but there’s a critical caveat that needs to be covered. The short n’ sweet summary is this: Although 300 Blackout rounds can fit…
Stainless barrels have gained popularity rapidly. In the past few years, they’ve taken the AR-15 market by storm. Nowadays, you’ll find plenty of accuracy-focused upper receivers and prebuilt rifles configured with 416R stainless barrels. But 4150 barrels — commonly called “carbon steel” barrels — remain arguably the most popular. So, which is better: 416R stainless,…
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…
Does your AR feel a bit too punchy in the shoulder? Are you pulling your bolt after a modest range day, only to find it’s caked in carbon fouling? Getting a little too much heat in your face when you run a suppressor? These are all symptoms of the likelihood that your AR-15’s over-gassed. There…
Tired of looking for all the different Sig P320 configurations? Find ’em all here, in one convenient list! The P320 is categorized into five sizes, increasing from smallest to largest: Carry, Carry X, Compact, Full-Size, and Full-Size X. P320 Models & Dimensions See the barrel length, overall length, height, weight, and width for all P320…
Sig Sauer now has two wildly popular handguns on the market. Both are modular, and both effectively function in the same manner. We’re talking about the P320 and P365. Given that both pistols use an internal chassis with reconfigurable frames, slides, and barrels, it’s easy to get confused when it comes to the differences between…
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:…
Gun barrels are made from just two types of steel: Stainless, and carbon. When it comes to putting rounds on a target, both types of steel provide different benefits and drawbacks. So, which barrel steel’s better? Is one even truly “better,” overall? Let’s cover it — but first, we need to learn what both steels…
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