The Arms Guide Guest Writer

Proper 1911 Lubrication: The Simple Key to Reliability

The 1911 has a history of being a very reliable pistol for many reasons. But one of the things you must do in order to extend the life of the pistol is to do proper maintenance at regular intervals, just like any other pistol. Included in this maintenance schedule, you must properly lubricate the pistol […]

Want to Speed Up Your Draw? Start Out Slow

Ox here again with a video and article on an incredibly high octane drill that will do more to speed up your drawstroke in less time than any other drill I know of. I originally shot this video 3 years ago. It’s received more than half a million views and is one of the more […]

Mounting an IR Laser on Your M-4 Carbine: You’re Probably Doing It Wrong

The most popular place to mount an IR laser on a carbine or rifle is 12 o’clock, top rail, up front towards the muzzle. It is a safe bet that about 95% of Special Operations run their lasers this way. The primary reason for this? So that the laser will not be obstructed by the […]

Why I Abandoned the AR-15 Rifle

The AR-15 and its cousin, the select-fire-capable M4 carbine, have served the United States Armed Forces and many of its allies for nearly 50 years. Many of us know the history behind its selection and implementation, complete with all its growing pains. Today’s M4 is similar to the original M16A1, but advancements in machining, design, materials, […]