In this episode of the New AR-15 Owners Guide, we tackle the topic of Optics. This is the final part in the series put together by Travis Haley of Haley Strategic. It is by far the longest video in the series with a total running length of 18:47 but it covers one of the topics […]
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Xtreme Precision AR Extended Takedown Pins: Convenience through Precision
Xtreme Precision, LLC. is making high quality Extended Pivot & Takedown, Detents and Springs for ARs in .223 and .308 . The parts are CNC Machined in America to Mil Spec. They are made from hardened steel with a parkerized finish. These pins are well made and well designed. They make you AR easier to […]
New AR-15 Owners Guide: Weapons Lights
In this edition of the New AR-15 Owners Guide, we follow along with Nate from Haley Strategic as he goes over a quick talk about weapons light selection. The subject of weapons lights can make some people to roll their eyes in disgust. Not everyone needs or wants a light on their main battle rifle, […]
New AR Owners Guide: The Question of Triggers
The discussion about AR triggers is one that always gets people to debate the pros and cons, single stage trigger or dual stage trigger. It’s a debate that has many passionate fans on either side of the issue. So we figured we would turn once again to former United States Marine and Force Recon Member, […]
The GB-22: Serbu’s Hand Tool Home Built Handgun
The devious designer Mark Serbu has produced the GB-22, a .22 rimfire single-shot handgun that has ony four parts and can be made with hand tools. The barrel, frame, slide and recoil spring, the GB-22 are made of steel bar stock. No machine? No problem, if you can barrow a hacksaw, file and drill you […]
How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver: Receiver Extension (Buffer Tube), Rear Takedown Pin, & Buttstock
Now that we’ve finished installing our safety selector and pistol grip, we’ve made it to the final steps in our AR-15 lower receiver build: installing the receiver extension, the rear takedown pin, and, finally, the buttstock. To look over what tools and parts I’m using for this build, check out this post. If you’d like a […]
Long Range Shooting: Optimizing Your Precision Rifle
If you want the most accuracy your bolt action rifle can give you, then this follow up article will help you make the last changes you need to perfect your long range precision rifle weapons system. In the article linked earlier, I talked about the importance of action/stock assembly rigidity, as well as how to make the stock […]
Garage Gunsmithing : 1911 Part II
In our first installment of Garage Gunsmithing we had just finished the break down of our project Springfield 1911 and had installed our first few parts. To quickly recap events, the Ed Brown mainspring housing dropped right into the 1911 frame with no modification. The Slide stop on the other had required a bit of […]
How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver: Trigger Guard
For those of you following the How to Build an AR-15 series (thus far, we’ve just finished installing the magazine catch), this article will cover installing the trigger guard. For visual reference for this part of the AR build, check out this video. I’ve included the time stamp for the segment of the video associated with […]
Garage Gunsmithing: The 1911 Part 1
In a previous post we went over the idea of starting to do your own Garage Gunsmithing, this week I show you that I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is and start my own project. I selected a truly American Classic for my first project, the 1911 .45 ACP. We discussed when […]