While they may be known for their M1A rifles, 1911s and XD pistols, Springfield Armory has just jumped into the AR world with the new Saint rifle in 5.56mm. Take a look at our mag dump torture test and full review of this exciting new firearm.
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Introducing The Springfield Armory Saint AR-15 – Clay’s Full Review, Mag Dumps, Torture Tests & Silly Man Tricks
Published: November 1, 2016 { 163 comments }
Behind The Scenes: The Springfield Armory Saint Release Event Las Vegas
Published: November 1, 2016 { 5 comments }Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Springfield Armory Saint release event in Las Vegas, where we put the rifle through its paces in a variety of CQB, tactical and long range situations.
Field of Chaos in the Desert – Tannerite, Cars, Zombies, Garden Gnomes & AR-15s
Published: November 1, 2016 { 6 comments }For more information, visit . I have been to a lot of product introductions over the years. From rifles to pistols to shotguns, I like to think I am a pretty seasoned industry professional that has seen it all. Well, I can honestly say that Springfield Armory threw me for a loop on the introduction [...]
$489 Complete Delton Parts Kit – Clay Builds an AR Receiver Gun – (Deal of the Week)
Published: October 30, 2016 { 32 comments }This week, on adventures in amateur gunsmithing, we acquired a basic M4 Carbine-style AR kit for a DIY AR build project. The kit comes with a complete upper receiver and a lower parts kit. All you need to supply is a lower receiver.So, come with us on this DIY journey on home building our own AR!
Gunfight Science: SBRs in 5.56 Suck – Buy a .300 BLK
Published: October 20, 2016 { 92 comments }Many factors go into how a weapon functions and the ballistics of your chosen projectile. 5.56 is absolutely fine as a combat cartridge. As long as you can move the bullet fast enough. But, is there a better option for all the other situations?
Side Rail Fully Collapsable Stocks – Troy’s M7A1 and Tomahawk PDW Stock Systems
Published: October 19, 2016 { 5 comments }As the interest in AR-15 rifles continues to grow, so does the desire to customize the guns to better fit our needs. For those wanting to downsize their AR beyond just a standard collapsible stock, enter the engineers and designers at Troy Industries. Long known for quality and innovation, Troy has presented two intriguing options for the serious rifle owner.
Mossberg MMR AR-15 New M-Lok & Sub MOA – Full Review
Published: October 11, 2016 { 13 comments }When it comes down to it, the AR is a highly established and popular design. But, that does not mean there is no room for improvement. And if you can do that and still make it affordable, then all the better. The new an improved M-Lok MMR might just fit that bill.
Deal of the Week: Geissele G2S AR-15 Two-Stage Trigger
Published: October 6, 2016 { 4 comments }One of the most popular replacement AR triggers on the market comes from the good folks at Geissele. They have been building some of the best triggers available since 2004 and show no signs of letting up, and one of their more popular (and affordable, priced at $165) triggers is the G2S.
A 6-pound, sub-MOA, $999 5.56mm AR?—Full Review.
Published: October 3, 2016 { 9 comments }Based on sales figures and some good, old-fashioned SWAG math, there are somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 million AR-15 rifles floating around the country, give or take a couple of million. And guess where all that AR popularity started? Armalite.
Magwell vs. Wristover AR-15 Holds – Enough Silliness!
Published: September 28, 2016 { 91 comments }What’s the correct way to hold your AR-15? Probably better stated, what’s the optimal way to hold your AR-15?