The AR-15 system does have similar components to a direct impingement system. It also has a piston built into the bolt carrier group or BCG.
Are Revolvers A Liability?
Published: June 23, 2024 { 15 comments }Let’s face it. We all like to do things the easy way. Large full-size semi-automatics can be large and heavy.
Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines
Published: June 15, 2024 { 2 comments }There are three types of AR-15 magazines: metal, polymer, or hybrid. Metal magazines have either an aluminum or steel body. Polymer magazines have—you guessed it—a polymer body. A hybrid magazine has a polymer body with metal feed lips.
Best 300 BLK Ammo For Hunting
Published: June 3, 2024 { 0 comments }It took me a few years to warm up to the 300 BLK cartridge after SAAMI blessed the round in 2011. The 300 BLK has been around for a lot longer.
Heat Seeking Optic: Sightmark Wraith Mini Thermal
Published: May 6, 2024 { 0 comments }Using thermal optics adds a new dimension to hunting. A thermal scope is very different from a traditional rifle scope and night vision scope.
Are LPVO Scopes The Best AR Optic?
Published: April 27, 2024 { 7 comments }LVPO or Low Power Variable Optics are an excellent compromise between the speed of a red dot and the magnification of a scope.
AR Stock Hack: Magpul CTR vs. BCM Gunfighter Mod 0
Published: April 13, 2024 { 3 comments }For any AR stock, the rubber meets the road where your cheek and shoulder contact the stock, providing an interface between your shoulder and your cheek.
Point Of Impact: Why 38 Special Is Different Than 357 Magnum?
Published: April 7, 2024 { 6 comments }We all know that different brands of ammunition and different bullet weights each have a different POI (Point Of Impact). Even when using the same POA (Point Of Aim) out of the same gun.
Is Installing The Magpul B.A.D. Lever A Bad Idea?
Published: March 29, 2024 { 7 comments }There are a multitude of aftermarket accessories you can add to your AR. They range from useless gizmos and gadgets to damn useful accessories.
Best Bullet Weight For a 1 in 8 Twist Rate?
Published: March 15, 2024 { 2 comments }Best Bullet Weight For a 1 in 8 Twist Rate? Estimated reading time: 6 minutes The most common twist rate in AR15 rifles currently manufactured and chambered in 5.56/.223 is a 1:8 twist rate. This means the bullet makes one complete rotation in eight inches. So if you have a 16-inch barrel the bullet will [...]