DPM Systems has been finding ways to reduce felt recoil in all sorts of handguns. I’ve been using their system in my Walthers for a couple of years and am happy to see they now have a system for the AR-15. The concept is simple: Most perceived recoil comes from the slamming of mechanical parts […]
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Caldwell AR Brass Catcher: Better Than a a Brass Magnet
Nobody likes to pick up brass, but if you reload or shoot at a range that requires it, it’s a necessity. The Caldwell AR Picatinny Rail Brass Catcher takes the pain out of collecting brass while allowing you to move and shoot unhindered. This new model from Caldwell mounts securely to an AR-15 or AR-10 […]
Roughneck 10, Your Audi S7 in Rifle Form
We all know it IS possible to build a 450hp Honda Civic, but that takes time, money, and knowledge. Sometimes you don’t want to, don’t know how to, or aren’t patient enough to go through all of that. Sometimes you’ve worked hard, saved your money and know what you want. That pinnacle Audi S7 has loads […]
How to Build a .308 AR Rifle That Works: Compatibility and Engineering
Back in the 1950’s, Eugene Stoner designed the first modern modular rifle, the AR-10. The gas impingement operating system and buffer system offers a potential optimization which has yet to be completely fulfilled. If you want to build a .308 AR, let’s examine the easiest way to make your gun run, choosing the right buffer […]
ALG Defense QMS trigger | Range time
While fancy flat triggers show up nicely on Instagram feeds and super race triggers can improve the group size and split speeds of talented shooters, most AR owners are still using a basic mil-spec trigger. In fact, many agencies are prohibited from straying far at all off the beaten path. As ALG’s website states, the Quality Mil-Spec trigger […]
Savage MSR-10 .308 | First rounds downrange
Savage Arms has reinvented itself over the last decade. From a traditional bolt-gun company to a do-it-all modern rifle manufacturer, the transformation has been impressive. While not a brand-new gun, I was able to get my hands on one of Savage’s newer rifles, the MSR-10 Hunter chambered in .308 Win. Also available in 6.5 Creedmoor […]
Hexmag AR-10 .308 Magazine Set for Jan 2017 Release
(Originally published on Tactical Life) Colorado-based AR magazine manufacturer Hexmag has announced plans to launch its new 20-round .308 caliber AR-10 magazine in early January 2017. RELATED STORY: An AR-10 History Lesson Built to operate in highly-demanding shooting environments, the forthcoming Hexmag AR-10/.308 SR-25 magazine includes the following features: Firm seating with a self-lubricating anti-tilt follower Patented HexID […]
HIPERTOUCH Enhanced Duty AR Trigger: First Impression
The HIPERTOUCH Enhanced Duty Trigger is a high-performance drop-in duty trigger upgrade for AR-15 and AR-10 rifles. The Enhanced Duty Trigger has user-adjustable trigger weights of 4½ and 5½ pounds. HIPERTOUCH has taken their match-trigger feel and put it into a duty-trigger weight at an affordable price. HIPERTOUCH triggers retain Eugene Stoner’s simple design elegance […]