Category: Op-Ed

As fun as they are to shoot, fully automatic weapons are highly regulated and out of the reach of most people. In order to obtain one you have to go through a long process of paperwork and waiting and after that there are further restrictions on your new shiny NFA weapon. But what if we […]

The 6 position collapsible A2 stock may have been at the top of its game when it first came out but stocks have come a long way since the 90s and like many things what was good over 2 decades ago may not be up to par with todays standards. Many ARs sold on the […]

Its pretty much common knowledge that the trigger that comes with most AR15s or in the lower parts kits is sub par on performance often heavy and gritty they dont feel like a glass rod when break but more like a brittle rusted nail. More often than not, in order to achieve better split times, […]

When building an AR many people will piece their upper receiver once piece at a time. This can be time consuming and costly for the inexperienced. However what many people fail to realize is that they can buy an upper receiver prebuilt. Often, with the options they were going to build anyway. There are many […]

When dealing with the upgrading of your AR15’s barrel it opens a whole new can of worms. What purpose do you want your AR to serve? Is it just a weekend plinker? Are you trying for distance? Maybe you want to make it shorter (NFA Rules apply of course) There are many reasons to swap […]

Your charging handle is easily the most overlooked piece of real estate on your AR15. These controls aid the shooter in clearing a double feed or a case that didnt eject for some reason. Your basic charging handle is a small and alot of stress it put on the tiny 1/16 roll pin. This is […]

Lets face it when building a AR the stock A2 leaves alot to be desired its cheap plastic is uncomfortable slick and not really ergonomic. The first  pistol grip was born on the Lesoinne Et Pirlot Fils, Liege, a rifled .69 caliber percussion fired single-shot carbine made in 1840. It is believed that the designer […]

For added control, recoil mitigation and a way to deal with heat from firing many people will add a fore-grip to their rifle. These can aid in speed as well as transitioning from target to target. while their origins are unknown many believe their popularity started in the mid 90s with the Knight’s Armament vertical […]

Different AR Builds require different buffers, unfortunately many new builders don’t realize the unmarked buffer they received with their buffer tube kit isn’t going to cut it with their 300 blackout pistol build and that 300 blk requires a buffer heavier than 4.7oz. I haven’t built a 300 blk AR yet that has used the […]

A GOOD tactical boot is designed to provide a combination of grip, ankle stability, and foot protection suitable for a rugged environment that would almost guarantee injury if not worn. Effective protection from the elements provided from a decent pair of boots will prevent things like trenchfoot, fungal infections, frostbite and other ailments that affect the […]