Across all the matches, test, and practice sessions with the JP5, I had 4 rounds fail to fire. Examination afterward showed that three had backward primers and one had a sideways primer so all failures were the fault of the guy reloading the ammo (me for 3 of the 4) and not the fault of the JP5.
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All American AR Pistol – COX Arms WULF 5.56 Review
Updated: January 9, 2022COX Arms is producing top-tier 100% American made AR rifles and pistols backed by a lifetime guarantee. Built with the best materials and parts available, their rifles and pistols shoot as good as they look.
Is the JP Enterprises JP5 an MP5 Killer? Deep Dive – Part 1
Updated: January 2, 2022For the past five weeks, I have been shooting and evaluating the most expensive and innovative PCC on the market, the new JP5 from JP Enterprises.
How to Improve the Reliability of AR’s Chambered in 7.62×39
Updated: August 3, 2024an impressive round that too often gets written off as being only good for magdumps and plinking. I use it on hogs and whitetail with excellent results and it’s ballistically comparable to 30-30. I love this round chambered in the familiar AR platform because it gives you a bit more power in a lighter package.
Odin Works 21″ 6mm ARC Complete Upper: Reviewed
Updated: March 31, 2024When 6 ARC was announced by Hornady, I was among the many that were extremely excited and chomping at the bit to test it out for myself. My options for getting an AR15 in 6 ARC were to build one for myself with scavenged components, to buy a complete rifle, or to get a completed upper.
IWI ZION 15: The Best Factory AR-15 of 2020? Maybe.
Updated: April 18, 2021The ZION 15 truly is an upper mid-tier rifle for folks looking to get into something a little more capable than your standard entry-level AR-15 like the M&P15 or the Ruger 556, both of which I’ve owned. If you’re on the fence, this is a fantastic rifle for the price and I’m hopeful retailers will continue to be able to offer it at that sub-$1000 price-point.
The Ultimate 3 Gun Rifle – Part 4
Updated: March 7, 2021I set out to build the Ultimate 3 Gun Rifle, and I did. But I also accidentally built a rifle capable of PRS competition and hitting targets past 1000 yards.
Dream Rifle – Lone Star Armory DM Light Rifle
Updated: January 23, 2021Lone Star Armory is making some very impressive weapons and is worth a look. It has a premium price tag, but it gets you a premium blaster.
Ditch the Same Ol’ AR-15 with a BRN-180 (Lower Full Review)
Updated: January 17, 2021The complete BRN-180 ain’t cheap ($130-150 for the lower + $900 for the upper + parts), but it’s a great option if you’re in an AR-15 rut. The side charging handle and folding stock are eye-catchers at the range, and the rifle is reliable and accurate. While your buddies are building another AR-15 for their ever-expanding collection, branch out to something a little different and check out the BRN-180 from Brownells.