The AR-15 platform is continually evolving, and keeping up with the latest innovations can be tough. In this article, we’ve rounded up some of the newest products for AR-15 enthusiasts that are both game-changing and under the radar. From high-quality charging handles to cutting-edge suppressor mounts, these products are here to enhance your shooting experience. [...]
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POF-USA P-15 BASE Rifle: High-Performance Engineering at an Unbeatable Value
Updated: October 12, 2024POF-USA just introduced a new AR-15 called the P-15 BASE, which should excite everyone. POF-USA has been making high-end, innovative AR-15 rifles for years that many shooters just couldn’t afford. Now, the BASE keeps lots of the features of the high-end guns but cuts the cost. After having shot the BASE, I’ll just come out [...]
Best Bullet Weight For a 1 in 8 Twist Rate?
Updated: March 15, 2024Best 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 [...]
Full Review! Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro
Updated: May 27, 2024For those who want to save money and avoid the process of sourcing individual parts to upgrade a more standard rifle, the Volunteer XV Pro is a well thought out system built to meet your every need.
Shoot Folded: Testing The AR Internal Carrier or ARIC from Law Tactical
Updated: February 12, 2023Law Tactical started shipping its newest product, the ARIC in mid-November. The AR Internal Carrier gives users the ability to shoot and cycle their AR15 while it is folded.
New Triggers from TriggerTech for Duty and Competition — SHOT Show 2023
Updated: January 18, 2023TriggerTech expanded its lineup to include new AR Duty drop-in triggers and a new single-stage Diamond trigger for competition.
Are adjustable Gas Blocks Required? How To Adjust a Gas Block & Gas Block Recommendations
Updated: November 13, 2022In today’s day and age with many people “building” or assembling AR’s out of random parts kits, reliable cycling can get tricky, especially when adding in suppressors.
Rigidity Matters: Testing Popular Rails to Find Zero Retention for IR Lasers
Updated: November 17, 2024For those who use a rail-mounted front sight or a visible/IR laser attached to a rail, rigidity and return to zero play a huge factor in getting accurate shot placement downrange.
Budget AR-15 Triggers From Schmid Tool
Updated: September 17, 2022I found a couple of triggers and a couple of spring kits that worked very well for my two rifles and could work for you too.
TiN Coated BCG from Brownells
Updated: April 17, 2022If you are piecing together an AR15 upper you have most likely wondered what bolt carrier group or BCG you should go with. These days many manufactures are spitting out BCG’s each with its own set of pros and cons. Listing all of your required features will help narrow down the search to a handful of different BCGs. When I pieced out and built my 11.5” AR15, my requirements were that the BCG had to be affordable, full-auto rated, and TiN-coated was preferred. Enter the Brownells M16 Bolt Carrier Group with the Titanium Nitride coating.