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AR-15 Lower Receiver Aluminum Vs Polymer
The AR 15 Rifle has come a long way. When the AR series of rifles was designed by Eugene Stoner in the 1950s, they were made of aluminum. At the time, it was the metal of choice for spacecraft and jets, whereas many guns were still wood and steel. Stoner’s design was written off, for…
Read MoreForged Vs. Billet Lower Receivers
Regardless of whether you’re building your own or purchasing one off the rack, owners of an AR15 have one thing in common, and that’s dependable and durable operation for many years to come. When making a choice, you’ll hear terms such as billet or forged lower receivers and it can be a little confusing as…
Read MoreThe Best Straight Walled AR Cartridges
Luckily for you, firearms retailers are competing like never before by catering to hunters and trying to outdo one another with insane coupon codes. While waiting for deer season to come around, many AR15 owners can take advantage of the holiday deals to modify their AR15 upper receiver with a new barrel or high-caliber bolt…
Read MoreBest High-End AR-15 Lower Receivers
If you’re into spending a couple of hours at the range decompressing while you rip off a few magazines in your AR15, you may not have given much thought to the type of lower receiver your rifle has. The game changes when you must depend on the rifle to defend yourself or need the ultimate…
Read MoreAll About AR-15 Gas Tube Lengths
The gas tube in an upper receiver is one of the more essential features of an AR15 rifle that we often overlook. While veteran DIY budget builders understand how a direct impingent gas system works, the entry-level owner attempting their first AR15 build needs to have a basic understanding of the importance of the technology.…
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