Courtesy of Tactical Life The AR-15 is a great platform. It’s light and mobile and can be fired quickly and accurately. It just doesn’t have much of a punch. But what if you could take the best attributes of the AR-15 and chamber it in .308? Wouldn’t that be revolutionary?” I was sitting in Frank […]
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The Scout Rifle: The One Rifle To Have If You Could Only Have One
Firearms come in many forms, with some designed deliberately for distinct undertakings, such as long-range marksmanship with a precision rifle or a micro subcompact built for concealed carry. Others may fill multiple roles, like an AR-15, which can be used for plinking, hunting or competition. However, there is one type of rifle designed with excruciating […]
Now California-Legal: The Springfield Saint with Free Float Handguard
Courtesy of Tactical Life Earlier this year, Springfield Armory started shipping out a California-compliant version of its Saint rifle. Now, a featureless version of the Springfield Saint with a free float handguard has become available. Instead of the usual Saint six-position buttstock and Bravo Company Mod 3 pistol grip, the newest California-compliant Springfield Saint features […]
Industry Profile: SLR Rifleworks
SLR Rifleworks is a small manufacturing facility just west of Orlando Florida that has steadily built its self-up the last few years and has begun an assault on the firearms accessory market. The company is best known for their handguards for both AR-15’s and AK series rifles, but they offer much more than that. The […]
Springfield Armory Concealed Carry Optimized : 4-inch Barrel EMP Adds Carry Contour & Grip Enhancements in .40 S&W
Springfield Armory’s reputable EMP 4” with Concealed Carry Contour is now offered in .40 S&W for those looking for another variation on this standout 1911 series. The EMP line captured audiences with ideal concealed carry proportions in a slim single-stack design, silky-smooth short action, and enhanced ergonomic features. This series is set apart from the […]
LaRue Tactical LT150 Aimpoint PRO/M2/M3 Mount – Review
After saving my hard-earned money, purchasing, and then finally receiving my Aimpoint PRO, I had hoped to utilize the optic mount that was included with it. However, that proved to be a poor decision. More on that in a little bit. When I chose to invest in a new optic mount, I wanted to make sure […]
Watch Ruger AR-556: Black Rifle Fun Out of the Box
Building vs Unboxing AR-15 builders are a little nuts. And I am one. We obsess over each build, the nuances of each part, and no rifle is ever complete. Our build projects are always being revised and updated for better or worse. It’s a fun and expensive hobby. But some folks simply don’t want to […]
New from Tyrant Designs CNC: The HALO AR HandStop
Courtesy of Tactical Life A few months after introducing its Vertical Forward AR Grip, Illinois-based Tyrant Designs is back with its new HALO AR HandStop. RELATED STORY: 21 Great Aftermarket Grips and Rails for Your AR Rifle Machined from aerospace grade aluminum and finished in hardcoat black, red, grey and blue, the Tyrant Designs HALO AR HandStop […]
Video: 80 Percent Arms | Easy Jig Gen 2 Tutorial
The word’s easiest to use, fully universal, 80% lower jig capable of finishing AR-15 lowers. Our friends over at 80-Lower.com have put together an awesome tutorial on how to use the Easy Jig Gen 2 for milling 80 lowers. The Easy Jig Gen 2 is the latest development from 80 Percent Arms. This tutorial showcases how easy […]
How Direct Impingement Rifles Work: Genius or Folly
Some gun enthusiasts swear by direct impingement rifles. Others believe that they’re vastly inferior to rifles using gas piston technology. And then there are the many reasonable folk in the middle who see the merits of both gas operations. Although the direct impingement system has been around in rifles seen as early as 1940, its […]