As an AR 15 upper assembly parts company, the team here at Bootleg, Inc. has heard a wide variety of stories from different firearm owners over the years, including a range of reasons why they purchased an AR to begin with. For some, it was previous military experience and familiarity with the firearm while, for […]
Modular and customizable are two of the most common descriptors when it comes to talking about AR 15s, to the point that they almost feel like marketing buzzwords. But the truth is, talking about the AR’s customizability and modular nature so frequently makes sense because that is, pretty much across the board, what owners love
The short-and-sweet answer is pretty darn. You will likely hear it time and time again from AR 15 enthusiasts: one of the biggest advantages this firearm has over so many others is how easily customizable it is, from the charging handle to the barrel length and beyond. As we discussed in our past blog, the
For those of you who are new to the world of AR 15s, let’s go back to basics. To start with, let’s clarify something so you don’t accidentally put your foot in your mouth when it comes to this rather notorious firearm: the “a” and “r” of AR 15 does not stand for assault rifle.
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Have you ever wondered about the progression that took humans from gunpowder and explosive (and exploding) metal weapons to the highly engineered firearms of today? The easy answer is centuries of research, development, and experimentation, but, as with anything in history, there is more to it than that. Every component of your AR 15, from
A big thanks to David Bahde for giving a brief overview on how to adjust your Bootleg, Inc. adjustable carrier and showing the carrier in action! In the video below, Bahde gives a great overview of the Bootleg, Inc. adjustable gas block bolt carrier group, including how easily you can change the suppression settings with
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Forged– When making forged custom AR 15 parts, the forgings are pieces of material that are formed into a shape while at a high temperature, creating exterior features on the final product. This process of impact forming the material forces the grain structure of the aluminum to align with the general shape of the finished
