In our continuing coverage of the ins-and-outs of AR-15 construction, we’re going to break it down. The rifle, that is–and the tool box. Ever seen a list of all of the parts of an AR-15? It is long. So put together a checklist, and make sure you have all the tools. If you are going to build an AR-15, you will need to be at least somewhat organized.
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80% Arms Billet Aluminum Lower Build–No Milling Machine Needed
Published: May 30, 2015 { 67 comments }We’ve covered do-it-yourself lowers, but are here today with a new installment. This 80% lower is cut from an aluminum billet. And you can finish it off with a few simple tools. No milling machine needed. The jigs and instructions from 80% Arms make finishing their lower surprisingly easy. Check out or review of the process.
Jennings Machine Sight Pusher and TruGlo GLOCK Sights
Published: November 13, 2014 { 18 comments }When you start upgrading your guns, you will quickly get to the sights. Removing them, though, and putting new ones on can be tricky. Making the fine adjustments needed for accuracy requires delicate pressure. Jennings Machine and Tool has a new sight pusher design that makes this work easy. We are putting it to the test with a small GLOCK and an exquisite set of TruGlo Tritium Fiber Optic Sights.