Sometimes it is difficult for me to make up my mind for what accessory I want on my AR-15 over another. However, making the decision on what ambidextrous bolt release lever I wanted to use on my AR-15 (and any future builds) was an easy one. Allow me to introduce the Tactical Link Enhanced Battery Assist Lever (EBAL, or as I like to say it; the 'e-ball'). So, why was making … [Read more...]
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How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver – Introduction
Custom building an AR-15 upper receiver is not only rewarding, but it gives you the ability to choose exactly what components will be in your custom AR-15. You will have full control over the way it looks and how much it will cost. I prefer to spend the majority of my AR-15 build budget on the upper receiver mainly because it is from where most of the weight, ergonomics, and … [Read more...]
The AR-15 Raptor Charging Handle – Full Review
Let's be honest: not everyone can (or wants to) justify spending $85-$90 on an aluminum stick with a handle. Even after I took the price into consideration, I ordered my Rainier Arms Raptor charging handle by AXTS last year as an upgrade for my AR-15. After I ordered it but before I received it, I felt like I had just purchased the Bugatti of charging handles and was slightly … [Read more...]
Battle Arms Development BAD-ASS ST Review
When it comes to customizing your AR-15, sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference. In my case, the small change of swapping out my safety selector granted me the ability to switch from safe to fire quicker, the ability to customize they way my safety looks, and the ability to engage and disengage my safety selector from either side of my rifle. How was this … [Read more...]
Ambidextrous Performance: Battle Arms Development BAD-ASS ST
When it comes to customizing your AR-15, sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference. In my case, the small change of swapping out my safety selector granted me the ability to switch from safe to fire quicker, the ability to customize they way my safety looks, and the ability to engage and disengage my safety selector from either side of my rifle. How was this … [Read more...]
Photo Friday: Beretta ARX-100
The Italian armed forces are already familiar with the Beretta ARX-100 in the form of its military select fire counterpart, the ARX-160. This 5.56 carbine was originally designed as part of the Soldato Futuro ("Future Soldier") program, which makes its futuristic look fitting. This ain't your daddy's M16. The ARX-100 is a completely ambidextrous system, including charging … [Read more...]