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Are you looking to put your own unique stamp of personality onto your new AR-15’s lower receiver, but don’t know whether to anodize or Cerakote your rifle? Your search is over. We will break down all your options to aid you in your quest to find what coating works best for you and your weapon….
Have you ever wondered why the AR-15, one of the most popular firearms in the United States, has a unique and resilient finish? The secret lies in a process known as Type III Hardcoat Anodize. You’ll often see this noted in the key features section of parts like lowers and handguards. But what exactly is…
Chances are you’ve seen at least one badass looking dude at the range sporting a t-shirt with these weird symbols on it. Maybe you’ve seen the bumper stickers, or Facebook posts, or flags flying. Then there’s the tattoos… What’s the deal? What does it mean? The phrase “Molon Labe” has become a powerful symbol for…
Over the last two decades, the AR-15 has become the rifle of choice for both professionals and gun enthusiasts alike because of its versatility and ease of use. Like us, operators spend thousands of rounds on the range, on the farm, and even in combat. When all is said and done, there’s still one more…
If you’re new to the world of firearms, you’re most likely familiar with the AR-15. But surround yourself with experienced pros and they’ll often use the term M4, which can be confusing when they mention things like the M4 bolt carrier group. To make it worse they will interchange the words AR-15 and M4! What’s…
Get a bunch of gun owners together talking gear and what will you hear? Opinions! Every gun owner has their opinions and many of them share them with each other. (I didn’t yell, but you know who you are!) Slings are one area many owners discuss and different owners have different opinions on them. However,…
History of the AR-10 The AR-10 – originally called the ArmaLite AR-10 – was designed in Hollywood, California by engineer Eugene Stoner and was overseen by small arms inventor Jim Sullivan for the U.S. Army’s 1956 rifle trials in order to find a suitable replacement to the M1 Garand for infantry use. The AR-10 lost…
The AR-15 Pistol Overview The AR-15 pistol that we know today is the technological descendant of the Vietnam War-era Colt Commando short barreled carbine rifle that fired 5.56 caliber rounds. During the early 1980’s, however, Colt developed a new 9mm Parabellum cartridge to feed a 10.5 semi-automatic short barrel based upon the Commando’s original receiver…
When it comes to rifle ammo, two calibers are king. Notably, the smaller, faster .223, also known as the “AR-15 caliber,” or the larger, hard-hitting .308. Both of these calibers have some advantages, but which one is the best choice for building an AR-15 around? In this post, we’ll look at the similarities and differences…
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