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 […]
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AK-47 vs AR-15: The Small Arms Showdown
The AR-15 has become the best-selling rifle in the U.S., while the AK-47 is one of the most widely recognized assault rifles on Earth. Both controversial weapons might be similar in appearances, but on closer observation, they are truly worlds apart. We go beyond all the tactical gear and accessories to compare the basic functionality and […]
The 50 States of AR-15: The Arizona rifle with KE Arms, Young MFG, Elftmann Tactical
The Arizona rifle features components from KE Arms, GuntecUSA, Elftmann Tactical, Sionic Weapon Systems, Young Manufacturing, & BeatenZoneMFG. Interesting fact this rifle build was actually started in November 2016 during the election. I picked red for the furniture color, because it seemed fitting for the state of Arizona and the time at which the build […]
Talon Tool AR-15/M-16 Lug Scraper – Full Review
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 […]
Watch: Fully Functional Steampunk AR-15!
Mark at Firemountain Outdoors has finished his latest AR-15 rifle build. Inspired by the Steampunk art movement, this firearm not only looks cool, it is 100% functional. http://www.firemountainoutd… http://www.facebook.com/fir…
How to buy the best AR-15 in a buyers market
With the great prices and selection of AR 15 rifles today, it is a buyers market. The problem is, it is hard to tell which is the best deal with your budget. In this episode of TFB TV, Patrick interviews William Larson of Semper Paratus Arms and Sionics about what you should be looking for […]
Are 20 round AR-15 Magazines Better than 30 Rounders ?
Are 20 round AR-15 magazines better than 30 rounders ? It’s a topic that always brings up spirited debate so we figured we would wade into the debate. It use to be many many moons ago back in the days of leaded gasoline and cars that had carburetors the standard issue magazine for the M16 […]
50 States of AR-15: The B.A.M.F. from Cobalt Kinetics in Utah
Here is the Cobalt Kinetics B.A.M.F. from UTAH, this is not the official UTAH rifle but I wanted to include it in the project because it is such an awesome rifle. Thank you to BAT Arms, for loaning this awesome rifle to us to test out. You may have seen some of the videos from […]
How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver – Introduction
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 […]
How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver: Hammer
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 […]