It seems like there are more and more companies diving into the AR-15 market these days. This is great for consumers because we have more choices and competition drives each company to make sure they are making quality products for us at competitive prices. The problem comes with choosing which rifle to buy. If you […]
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Building Tiny Dancer on a Budget
The firearms industry is currently a buyer’s market. Whether that’s a good thing overall for the market is debatable, but what isn’t debatable is that prices are pretty good right now. Especially if you’re in the market for AR-15 components. (more…)
AR-15 Barrel Length & Twist Rate
Nate “Magic” Murr of Gripstop and Breach Bang Clear fame talks AR-15 barrel length and twist rate. Should you go with a 14.5″, 16″, or 18″ barrel for your next build? What about barrel twist rate? When is one twist rate better over another? (more…)
Welcome AR Parts Finder
Today I’d like to welcome our newest advertising partner, ARPartsFinder.com. ARPartsFinder.com does exactly what you think it does: it helps you find parts for your AR-15, fast. As mentioned in our Free Gun Search post, using Google Shopping to find pricing and availability of firearms, parts and accessories isn’t a great option anymore. So if […]
Shadow Ops Weaponry Billet Lower
In response to the massive panic buying of everything AR-15, the folks over at Shadow Ops Weaponry are putting together a great pre-order deal on billet stripped lower receivers. (more…)
Legally Build an Unregistered AR-15
I mentioned yesterday that I think building your own AR-15 makes a lot of sense in the current political climate. Today I’m going to tell you why, and give you some resources to make it happen. (more…)
Why Do You Need an Assault Rifle?
This is a question that has been asked a lot since the Sandy Hook school shooting, and I have a simple, common sense answer to share with you today. First though, let’s be clear. The guns that are being talked about, like the Bushmaster AR-15 allegedly used in the Connecticut school shooting, are NOT assault […]
AR-15 Build for The Descendants of Sparta
Yesterday we floated the idea of using the 2 Vets Arms Spartan Lower we purchased to build a rifle for a drawing to benefit The Descendants of Sparta. Well today we are pleased to announce that the project is officially a go. Here is the current build line-up of donations and sponsors. Part/Service Manufacturer Donated By […]
AR-15 Build
AR15news.com recently had a story about new Spartan AR-15 lower receivers from 2 Vets Arms Company in Oklahoma. These Spartan Lowers were created to raise funds and awareness for The Descendants of Sparta, a nonprofit organization with a goal of reducing veteran unemployment, veteran homelessness and eliminating veteran suicide. I purchased one of these lowers, now the […]
Texas Custom Guns Cerakote
About a month ago, I sent one of my Smith & Wesson M&P’s to V&C Industries to be Cerakoted, and I was so impressed with the results that I decided I needed more cowbell Cerakoting. Around the time that my M&P came back from V&C Industries, I discovered Texas Custom Guns. As I mentioned in my […]