While in the midst of building up my ultralight AR-15, I came across the AR-15 Parts Weight Database (PWD). This wonderful little resource has compiled both advertised and user-verified weights for a vast multitude of AR parts and accessories which is great for planning out your build, as well as discovering products that you hadn’t […]
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AR-15 Trigger Install the Easy Way: WATCH
The trigger is our interface with a firearm. Length, weight, and feel of travel are some of the factors that shooters begin to develop a taste for. Some prefer slack, others not. Some want a short pull while others prefer weighted travel. Perhaps the only thing in common between shooters is the desire to tune […]
Ultralight AR-15 ver 2.0 | Final testing
If you’re a regular reader of Loadout Room, you may have seen a few articles I’ve posted over the last year detailing the building, then improvement of an off-the-shelf AR-15 that was as light as I could make it while staying within certain constraints. I wanted a rifle that was under 6 pounds, with the […]
The 50 States of AR-15: Illinois Rifle Build (Manticore Arms, R-Guns, DR Guns, BAT Arms)
Many people are unaware there are many great Illinois base manufacturers. Some of the larger names include Springfield Armory, Armalite, Rock River Arms, and more. The Illinois rifle, includes components from BAT Arms (Our Sponsoring FFL), DR Guns, Manticore Arms, & R-Guns. This build was based around assembling a modern style civilian M4, a rifle […]
Lightweight AR-15 Rifle Builds: Fast Handling and Smooth Shooting
When I started putting together my first AR-15, my goal was to keep it fairly light weight so that it would be easily maneuverable for me (despite not being blessed with an abundance of upper body strength). In my research, I found several different approaches to custom rifle builds in the interest of weight saving. […]
AR-15 Trigger Install the Easy Way: WATCH
The trigger is our interface with a firearm. Length, weight, and feel of travel are some of the factors that shooters begin to develop a taste for. Some prefer slack, others not. Some want a short pull while others prefer weighted travel. Perhaps the only thing in common between shooters is the desire to tune […]
Hexmag AR-15 Pistol Grips: Better Grip for Better Hits
Hexmag, LLC (www.hexmag.com), maker of advanced AR-15/AR-10 platform magazines, now proudly presents two new AR pistol grips. Both grips are available in black or flat dark earth and feature upper grip extensions. The Hexmag Tactical Grip (HTG) features a unique over molded soft rubber grip surface with finger grooves and a rounded back strap swell […]
How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver – Flash Hider Installation
If you’re following our AR-15 upper build how-to, we’re ready for the last step: installing a muzzle device (flash hider, muzzle brake or compensator). Fortunately, it is a simple process and I am going to share with you exactly how I do it, step by step. There is an incredible amount of muzzle devices currently […]
10 Affordable Gift Ideas for the AR-15 Lover
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+ […]
AR-15 How To Tips: Stake Your Castle Nut in 3 Easy Steps
“Why is staking a castle nut so important? Why can’t I just use blue thread lock?” This is something I am regularly asked about building an AR-15. I have found that a large number of people with whom I have spoken do not realize the importance behind staking the castle nut on their AR-15. Personally, […]
