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...]
Smith and Wesson has made a name for themselves with their long standing production of quality wheelguns, but since 2006, they've also been producing quality AR-15 style rifles. I recently picked up an affordably priced M&P15 Sport and took it out for a spin. After some prodding from Destinee, I decided to give it a full writeup. Features Upper and Lower Receivers Both … [Read more...]
One of the fiercest, and longest running, debates within the firearms community is this: which is the better "battle rifle:" the AR or the AK. The topic has been done to death, so I thought I'd feature the two rifles in a different setting: working together. The video embedded above features an AR-15 and an AK-74. The featured AR, like many rifles of its type, is a custom … [Read more...]
Lots of folks out there have built lowers or just need another 18" upper. Here is your chance at a great price. Prices Valid from May 5th - May 10th Or While Supplies Last DSA AR15 18" Rifle Length Magpul M-LOK Sight Tower Upper Assembly Item # ZM4CBU18MAGSale427-A Retail Price: $319.95 Sale Price: $289.95 Check out these items and THOUSANDS more at … [Read more...]
With ammo prices falling and panic-buying over it appears we can finally return to the joys of shooting. Schools, training, and good-ol'-fashioned plinking are once again in our futures. higher-volume shooting means higher-volume loading. In the Army we used stripper clips and the ever-sacred adapter that sometimes perfectly, and other times not, loaded ten rounds at a time … [Read more...]
I pulled the trigger on my MK18 with a surefire suppressor mounted and looked back at Jason, an active duty military police officer, “That’s actually still kind of loud” he exclaimed while replacing his Peltor headset onto his ears. And it was. An AR-15 chambered in 5.56 is never particularly quiet due to a variety of factors. However, if you are considering a suppressor for … [Read more...]
