Are you about to become a parent for the first time? Or maybe you and your significant other are taking that next big step and moving in together, which means his/her kids are coming too. No matter what age, having kids around can change just about everything — including how we think. A pretty common […]
AR 15 Ownership & Home Safety With Kids: Try These Tips Read More »
Whether you’re thinking about handing down an heirloom rifle that’s been in the family for generations or you’re contemplating sending your kid off to college with their first firearm, many of us contemplate giving a gun as a gift. It may seem difficult, but if you’re willing to jump through the hoops and do the
Buying a firearm to give as a gift can be complicated. That’s not to say it can never be done, but there are a few more things to keep in mind before you head out to the local sportsman’s supply store to make your purchase. No matter how much your honey might be hinting, if
You’ve probably heard a debate or two about which handguard rail system is best. Do you go with the traditional, and choose a Picatinny handguard? Or do you try one of the modern front-runners like a BCM KeyMod rail or a M-LOK rail? Then, of course, there are other manufacturers who continue to evolve those
Accessorizing Appropriately: Do I Need a Handguard Rail? Read More »
You’ve probably heard the saying, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” When it comes to kitting out your AR 15, finding what looks like an amazing deal on a part or accessory could easily be an excellent find. Of course, if you’re replacing that component a month or two down
Cost Versus Quality: Choosing the Best AR Accessories – Part 2 Read More »
You’ve probably all listened to a buddy, a family member, or that guy always at the range go on and on about why this manufacturer or that option is the best out there. Maybe they love to extol the virtues of a KMR handguard, or they tell you’ve they’ve found the perfect upper receiver kit.
Cost Versus Quality: Choosing the Best AR Accessories Read More »
Since the AR 15 was originally designed for military use, it stands to reason that mil-spec—or the military standard—parts are going to be some of the most well-designed options out there for customizing your AR. When we talk about mil-spec in the strictest sense of the word, we’re talking about the standards set forth for
Because the AR 15 is so modular and customizable, it can be made to suit a variety of purposes. Modify it to your level comfort for time at the range, swap out components and take your AR hunting, or find the right balance so you and your spouse can both safely handle it for home
Modifying An AR For A Purpose: Grips and Other Accessories Read More »
Legos are pretty awesome toys, right? Well, If you’ve been around the AR 15 community for any length of time, you’ve probably heard a nickname or two that speak to how easily customizable this subset of firearm is. So much so that some owners will lovingly refer to the AR as the “Lego gun.” And,
Let’s Talk Length: Choosing a Handguard Rail Length Read More »
If you’ve ever spoken to any owner of an AR 15, you’ll probably have noticed that we have a lot of opinions about our firearms. We can happily debate for hours about the benefits and detriments to a longer or shorter barrel length, the weight versus versatility of different handguard rail systems, and so on.
