Let's be honest: not everyone can (or wants to) justify spending $85-$90 on an aluminum stick with a handle. Even after I took the price into consideration, I ordered my Rainier Arms Raptor charging handle by AXTS last year as an upgrade for my AR-15. After I ordered it but before I received it, I felt like I had just purchased the Bugatti of charging handles and was slightly … [Read more...]
It is no secret I am a fan of the Glock, speaking up for polymer practitioners everywhere. However, I’m not so one sided as to have completely lost objectivity. I do realize that the Glock design though admirable, is not, in fact, perfect, it has some small weaknesses. One of which is its lack of aggressive texture along the grip panels. For the record, I do think that the Gen … [Read more...]
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...]
I was quite privileged to have been given the opportunity to test and evaluate the final design of Battle Arms Development's new Enhanced Takedown Pin (ETP) and Enhanced Pivot Pin (EPP) for the AR-15 variant of rifle. The video above shows my first real look at the ETP and EPP in the T&E package I received from Battle Arms Development. Along with being able to physically … [Read more...]
If you or someone you care about is an AR-15 geek like I am, here are 10 affordable gift ideas I came up with to place a smile on any AR-15 lover’s face this holiday season: 1. Magpul MOE+ Grip – I own all of the different Magpul AR-15 grips currently available and the MOE+ is my favorite. It has a semi-soft rubber coating which is unlike any of the other grips available … [Read more...]
Having AR issues? I do too. Fortunately, troubleshooting issues on my AR-15s is something I enjoy. I am fond of it for two reasons: I get to learn from the experience, and then, more often than not, I'm ultimately able resolve the issue. On my most recent AR-15 building endeavor, I ran into a setback with my 10.5" pistol/SBR (it is a pistol for now until I get my tax stamp back … [Read more...]
