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AR-15 Upper Receiver Build - thearmsguide.com
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How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver – Introduction

March 22, 2017 by Nate Schultz (nsz85) 11 Comments

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...]

AR-15 Lower Receiver Build - thearmsguide.com
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How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver: Hammer

March 7, 2017 by Nate Schultz (nsz85) 1 Comment

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...]

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Rifles

Unique-ARs: Make It Your Own

January 27, 2017 by The Arms Guide 3 Comments

At SHOT, we got to see some of the beautiful custom handguards from the family owned manufacturer, Unique-ARs up close. We got them to share some photos with us. All of Unique-ARs' handguards are made using 6061 aluminum, so they are strong and lightweight. Their distinctive patterns are the result of CNC machining, and the colorful coatings they use are a durable … [Read more...]

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1911 Pistol Bits and Pieces

December 7, 2016 by Joe Chambers Leave a Comment

Greetings! Before we get started with this article, I wanted to write a few words to introduce myself. My name is Joe Chambers. I own a custom 1911 pistol shop in Nebraska called Chambers Custom LLc. (CCP). I’ve been building 1911 style pistols for a decade now, which really isn’t long if you love what you do, and I certainly do love building guns! I’ve been very blessed to … [Read more...]

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Concealed Carry

Break-In Period: Is Your Gun Fit For Duty?

August 6, 2016 by David Donchess Leave a Comment

A break-in period is a vital step and should be a key focus when getting a new gun you intend to carry or serve in a self defense role. When you get a new pistol, rifle or shotgun, you are getting a freshly finished product made of metal, wood, polymer, or some other material shaped by man to serve a purpose. These guns are mostly designed with exacting tolerances and springs … [Read more...]

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Reloading Equipment – The Basics

July 2, 2016 by AussieWombat 6 Comments

There are  four steps needed to reload a round of center fire ammunition:    Clean and resize the case back to a serviceable size Remove the expended primer and replace it with a new primer Replace the gunpowder Replace the projectile and crimp it into the case There are a myriad of ways to approach these tasks, and many manufacturers who produce the necessary … [Read more...]

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