Choosing a caliber outside of the infinite, logistically supported 5.56x45 NATO cartridge choice on an AR-15 platform took a leap for me. Many of the subscribers to The Channel may be familiar with my 25 plus years on the platform and the often touting of mil-spec standards or better, "time proven" and "tested" systems, as well as my overt passion for the AR-15, M4A1, MK18, … [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...]
Beautiful, rigid, strong, customizable, easy to install and a well thought out design are just some of the adjectives that come to mind when I think of the Geissele SMR (Super Modular Rail) Mk3 that I installed on my newest AR-15 build. Several months ago, when I was deciding what my newest man-Barbie would be wearing, I was browsing various forums for ideas and came across … [Read more...]
After completing my latest AR-15 build, I decided I had to add a light to it. With my newly finished AR-15 sporting a Geissele MkIII free floating modular forend, I became excited when I learned of the Brightshot Flashlight Mount from MHA Custom. What is so exciting and different about this flashlight mount you ask? Well, unlike many other mounts, the Brightshot installs … [Read more...]
Some may choose to drive a Honda while others may choose to drive a Mercedes. Either of these vehicles will get you from point A to point B by the use of four tires and an engine. However, the Mercedes will generally look nicer, will have more options, will have a smoother ride, and will also cost more money. In my case, with my home built AR-15, I felt like I had the Mercedes … [Read more...]
When I was growing up my father used to say, “If something seems too good to be true then it probably is.” Over the course of my life, I've found his advice has to be spot on—until recently. ALG Defense, the sister company of Geissele Automatics, recently introduced their new AR-15 M-LOK Ergonomic Modular Rail (EMR) to the market at a starting price of $100. Yes, you read that … [Read more...]
