The AR-15, or Armalite Rifle 15, is America's most iconic weapon. Originally developed in the 1950s to serve the U.S. military, the rifle was later adapted to become the M16, which is still in use by the armed forces today. The M16 was further developed into the M4A1 carbine. It all stems back to the AR-15. More than 5 million Americans own an AR-15, many of them choosing to … [Read more...]
Former Army Ranger Jack Murphy reveals some of the favorite weapons used by Army Special Operations Forces. Watch the video - Business Insider (Featured image courtesy of reddit.com) … [Read more...]
Talking with 'Nam vets is always a learning experience. They are a truly remarkable bunch of guys who accomplished a lot with very little. I am fortunate to know a SEAL who did some time during the heyday of Vietnam. Reading stories about the Brown Water Navy and SEAL/UDT Platoons in books were great but I had unanswered questions. I was always intrigued on what they did. … [Read more...]
Building an AR-15 lower receiver is like putting together a 3D puzzle. Personally, I think that building an AR-15 lower is the most enjoyable and most rewarding part of the AR-15 building process. But, before we get to putting everything together, let's cover the tools and components we'll need. Tools: I have compiled a list of tools that I recommend picking up or borrowing … [Read more...]
Building your AR-15 lower receiver? If you have all the tools and components, I'll walk you through the process, starting with installing the magazine catch. I have included a video (see above) of me showing and explaining how to build your AR-15 lower receiver, and I will be placing time stamps with each step in this guide that will match up to the corresponding content in the … [Read more...]
In this article, we will analyze all the other features that differentiate the many scopes on the market and that must be considered when choosing the best optic for your needs. Fixed or variable: Fixed scopes are of less complex construction. Simple construction equals more reliability, and that's the reason why the military have used fixed scopes for decades. Modern … [Read more...]
