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...]
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...]
Last week, we started our AR-15 upper build with laying out the tools we'll be using. It is now time to start pounding some stuff and getting things installed into your AR-15 upper receiver. Specifically, I will be covering how to install the forward assist into a stripped upper receiver. Remember that not all AR-15 upper receivers have forward assists, so if yours does not … [Read more...]
Sometimes it is difficult for me to make up my mind for what accessory I want on my AR-15 over another. However, making the decision on what ambidextrous bolt release lever I wanted to use on my AR-15 (and any future builds) was an easy one. Allow me to introduce the Tactical Link Enhanced Battery Assist Lever (EBAL, or as I like to say it; the 'e-ball'). So, why was making … [Read more...]
Several weeks ago, I discovered the Talon Tool. This tool was specifically designed for cleaning behind the locking lugs in the barrel extension of an AR-15 or M-16. I suppose it is personal preference, but when I clean or service my firearms, I always try and get them as clean as possible (mostly because I always enjoy cleaning my firearms). Anyone who has attempted to clean … [Read more...]
At this point in our AR-15 lower receiver build, we've finished putting together the magazine catch, trigger guard, bolt catch, pivot pin, and trigger, and now we're ready to install the hammer. I have two references for you to check out, if you like, that go along with this article. First is a list of the tools and parts I'm using for this build, and the second is a video … [Read more...]
