Just as cell phones phased out landline phones, optics have become the norm and not the exception. But do we need an optic on every gun?
Why You Shouldn’t Carry FMJ as a Defensive Round
FMJ ammo is less expensive than HP and works great for training at the range, but not so much for self-defense. Here's why.
B&T vs Stribog: Does Quality Equal Price Gap?
You've heard the old saying, "You get what you pay for." Is this true for B&T and Stribog subguns? Is the B&T worth an extra grand?
Building an AR-15 Part 5: Assembling the Upper Receiver
Last week, in Parts 1-4, we ordered parts and assembled the lower receiver of an AR-15 rifle or pistol. In this final installment of our Building an AR-15 series, I will cover the parts that need to be ordered for the upper receiver. Then, we can assemble the upper receiver and complete the AR-15. I […]
Building an AR-15 Part 4: Completing the Lower Assembly
In Parts 2 and 3 of our Building an AR-15 series, we installed the trigger assembly, bolt catch assembly, and mag release. The rest of the lower parts kit will be installed today.
What Makes a Shotgun Tactical?
Shotgun designs vary to make them suitable for different purposes. So what makes a shotgun tactical? We can boil it down to reliability, capacity, and size.
Building an AR-15 Part 3: Trigger Assembly
In Part 2 of our Building an AR-15 series, we covered the magazine release assembly, bolt catch assembly, and front takedown pin. Now we are ready for the trigger group.
Building an AR-15 Part 2: Lower Receiver Assembly
This installment of our Building an AR-15 series covers ordering parts and assembling the lower receiver: mag release, trigger guard, bolt catch, and takedown pins.
Building an AR-15 Part 1: Where to Start
Building an AR-15 of your own allows you to pick out each part to make your rifle exactly what you want. Here's how to get started.
The Banshee MK47: Is an AR/AK Mutant a Good Idea?
An AR-15 platform chambered in 7.62X47 and accepts standard AK mags—that's exactly what CMMG does with the Banshee MK-47. But is it a good idea?