Skill Building

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.

How to load an AR 15 (no, seriously, this will help)

Most people think they know how to load an AR 15, but there are some ways to improve. Here's a GunMag TV video lesson about a method of properly loading an AR 15. This system will help you eliminate surprise clicks and get consistent bangs.

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.

How Often Should You Clean Your Gun?

<p>A year or so ago, I was taking a class with a respected firearms instructor who took one look at the rifle I’d brought and told me I should clean it. The rifle seemed fine to me. When I pulled the trigger, it fired, ejected, and cycled another round. There was no rust or corrosion. No harm-no foul, right?</p>