Recent events have created a new round of panic buying of AR-15 rifles and parts kits. As companies race to meet demand, a lot of substandard parts end up in the hands of consumers. End users are often left frustrated when their new parts kit does not snap together like Legos or that factory gun they got a screaming deal on fails to feed or extract. But not to worry…! This article will cover the four most common issues I have personally seen with “panic AR-15’s” and how to correct them.
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Build a Complete AR-15 Upper in Under 45 Minutes
Updated: March 8, 2018As we stare down the barrel (no pun intended) of another attempted gun grab, I felt like it is time we take a look at exactly how to keep your AR running indefinitely.
Phoenix Weaponry Debuts AR-Based .45-70 Auto Rifle
Updated: December 20, 2017Phoenix Weaponry, operating out of Longmont, Colorado, is launching a new semi-automatic rifle series chambered for .45-70 Auto, a modified .45-70 Government cartridge.
Sight Swap! Putting Trijicon Night Sights on Capt. America Glock
Updated: November 21, 2023I just had a badass custom Cerakote job from my friends over at Ops Armory, and the project needs a set of badass sights to top it off.
Clean Your Guns With the Ultimate Setup: Tipton Ultra Gun Vise and Max Force Rod
Updated: October 11, 2017The Tipton Ultra Gun Vise and Max Force Cleaning Rods are exactly what you need this winter to keep your guns clean, dry and operational.
DIY: How to Pin & Weld a Muzzle Brake
Updated: September 8, 2017In their perfect, all-knowing wisdom, the United States Congress in 1934 limited the legal length of a rifle barrel to no shorter than 16 inches. For barrels under 16 inches, the National Firearms Act requires gun owners to apply for a special license and render unto Uncle Sam a $200 tax stamp. But the Act includes a caveat. Barrels are measured from the breech face to “the furthermost end of the barrel or permanently attached muzzle device.” A barrel can be 14.5 inches long, for example, provided a 1.5-inch muzzle device is also permanently affixed.
Shedding Light on LaserMax’s GripSense
Updated: September 2, 2017LaserMax has come out with a new line of products that truly bring innovation and functionality to your concealed carry or backup handgun. The LaserMax CenterFire with GripSense technology features a unique method for activating the light and red or green laser.
Watch This Working Cardboard MP5 Shoot Paper Bullets!
Updated: June 28, 2017YouTuber Blackfish put together this working cardboard Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun that fires paper bullets! Watch the video and make your own.
FIREClean Suppressor Test: How Well Does This Gun Lube Actually Work?
Updated: June 15, 2017So, what is really the best option for weapons lube?
SIG P320 80 Percent Kits Around the Corner from Ghost Guns
Updated: June 13, 2017Ghost Guns, a specialist in 80 percent receiver kits, is working on an 80 percent frame compatible with SIG Sauer’s new P320.