There are occasionally some diamonds in the rough when it comes to the used or surplus firearms market. Often times people will turn their nose up at surplus guns because they often times have a lot of holster wear and might have some marred stocks or grips. In order to maximize your chances of finding an affordable surplus pistol or rifle you might have to look past the … [Read more...]
The Sig Sauer 556 Classic SWAT rifle was Sig Sauers attempt at bringing an updated version of the Sig 550 series of rifles to the North American shooting market. Like the Sig 550, the Sig Sauer 556 never gained traction, It wasn't a mistake on Sig's part so much it just was a rifle that was lost in a sea of cheaper rifles. The AR-15 had been for the most part standardized long … [Read more...]
“What do I need to be aware of when choosing parts for an AR-15 build?” This is one of the most common questions that I am asked on a weekly basis through my YouTube channel, Facebook or via email. To be honest, I find this to be a much broader and complex subject than some may think. However, that is probably because I am self-diagnosed with the … [Read more...]
A few years ago while I was writing for one of our brother websites in the Hurricane Media Group (Then Force12Media) in a rage of disgust over a series of issues I had with my AR-15 I vowed that I would and could never trust it again. Well that article sparked a whole list of issues ranging from people attacking my military service history, Once person going so far as to say … [Read more...]
Once a year or so, a company comes out with a new product that is all the rave. Soon, three or four other companies are producing their own version and we see many new builds using that product pop up all over the interwebs. Such was the case with PDW styled stocks. PDW (for personal defense weapon) is usually used to describe either a design type of firearms … [Read more...]
The AR-15 and its ancestor, the select-fire-capable M-16, have served the United States Armed Forces and their allies for nearly 50 years. Many of us know the history behind its selection and implementation, complete with all its growing pains. Today's M-4 Carbine is similar to the original M16A1, but advancements in machining, design, materials, and powder make today's M4 a … [Read more...]
