Gun Builds & How-Tos

The $1,200 AR 15 vs the $600 AR 15

In the AR 15 world, you can purchase a rifle at any price point. Here's our $1200 AR vs $600 AR comparison testing. Does the money matter?

INSPIRED: Rifle Types for Regular Guys

Get confused with the acronyms surrounding different rifle types? Yeah, same. But this categorical system for nomenclature might just clear things up!

The AR 410 — Makes Your Rifle a Scatter Gat

Ever want to convert your 5.56 rifle into a 410? Well, this Charles Daly upper allows you to make the AR 410 you've always wanted.

Building A Tactical Lever Action Rifle

It's not as hard as you'd think to modernize a lever gun, nor are they as useless or antiquated as some aver. Build a modern tactical lever action rifle.

The MCK From CAA – Loading Up A Micro Conversion kit

The CAA MCK famously gives your pistol subgun-like handling. But here's the question, is the juice worth the squeeze?`

Custom Grips and Accessories: Got Wood?

AR 15 wood furniture isn't terribly common (and maybe not particularly practical), but its proponents are increasing - and properly done it sure looks good! Check out the artisans at Indignant Arms and Blackwood Trading Company.

AR15 Firearm: Tuning the Buffer on a 12.5 in. build

If you can disassemble an AR-15, you can tune an AR15 buffer. We're using a recent AR pistol build for an example of how simple the process is.

Dyeing your Sand PMAG from Magpul with Rit Dye colors: the ultimate guide

<p>Dyeing PMAGs with Rit Dye is an easy way to customize your magazines. Be careful, the colors do not always turn out as you would hope or expect.</p>

How To Use a Laser Engraver to Customize PMAGs

Customization of guns is a growing industry. New CNC machines and laser technologies are allowing for crisp precision and unlimited personal expression. Check out what a laser engraver can do to a PMAG.