Easier, Faster Building Experience for AR-15 Upper Receiver In this article, I will be covering certain tools that will be needed to make your building experience easier and faster. I always find that it is easier to have the right tool for the job, and that is the same case when it comes to building your own AR-15 upper receiver. For this series, I will be walking you through … [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...]
Remember this SHOT Show 2012 gem? I finally got a hold of a SIG P224 in .357 SIG for review, and I am delighted to see what it can do. You've seen the review on the P226, right? (If not, check it out!) Well, the P229 is essentially a scaled down, compact version of the full size SEAL sidearm. The subcompact P224 is just a size down from there. According to SIG, the P224, … [Read more...]
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...]
I can recall building my first couple of AR-15 rifles and it taking just short of forever to install that “stupid" roll pin (or, at least, that's how I felt about it at first) into the gas block for the gas tube. If you have ever had the great pleasure of installing (or removing) a gas tube roll pin into a gas block, you will more than likely agree that it would help to have a … [Read more...]
Pistol caliber carbines have seen a bit of a resurgence over the last year with the introduction of the CZ Scorpion EVO, the Sig MPX, and new HK MP5 clones. As you might expect, there are companies looking for a way to tap into the pistol caliber carbine segment through some interesting avenues. American Manufacturing Group sent us their Lock, Stock, and Barrel conversion kit … [Read more...]
