AR-15

Black Wood USA Pistol Grip: Unique Pieces of Furniture

While some have raced to ride the wave of ultra-modern accessories for their AR, others like to keep it classic. Admitting that “classic” for the AR is neither the most comfortable, nor the best looking there are a few of us who search for classier ways to adjust things. In a forest of plastic stamped […]

Ranger Proof Rifle Testing UPDATE ~ Video

Accuracy testing is always a tough one to believe. It seems that everyone gets different results, and that’s with good reason. If you read our earlier piece about accuracy testing you’d know that there are so many variables that it can be very difficult to be fair. Shooter ability aside, wind, ammunition, temperature, target choice, […]

The Browe Inc Tactical Optic – First Look

The pinnacle of combat optics, in my opinion, is the ACOG. Ever since I was first issued one in the School of Infantry, Infantry Training Battalion, I’ve been impressed. I carried one on various platforms for years professionally and it’s one of those pieces of gear that I truly loved in my Marine Corps experience. […]

An AR 15 that takes 1911 Mags? TorkMag does it

Sometimes things just catch your eye and SHOT Show and you just can’t stay away. Some guns just sing that Harpy’s song a little too well and you’re drawn into a booth before you know it. Torkmag’s Booth offered me something I’d never seen before. An AR 1911 conversion. Well, an AR that takes 1911 […]

Watch: A field-expedient method for coupling magazines

Taping magazines together is a practice that dates back to World War II. There are advantages and disadvantages to coupling magazines together. On one hand, it may help speed up reloads, but on the other hand, you’re dealing with a heavier and bulkier weapon. If you choose to do so, an actual magazine coupler would be the preferred […]

Is There a Difference Between .223 and 5.56?

The comparison between .223 and 5.56 isn’t a new one, so there is a lot of discussion to weed through to learn about the two. Ultimately, because they originated from the same cartridge, they are very similar, but that does not mean that they are necessarily interchangeable. This article discusses three key differences between .223 […]

Watch: The rise and fall of TVs Sons of Guns

Most gun enthusiasts remember Descovery Channels Show, Sons of Guns. Set it Louisiana, Sons of Guns followed the Hayden familys struggling gun shop business. It was a mildly entertaining show that let the viewer behind the scenes of some of their exotic and often ridiculous gun builds. The late Chris Kyle even appeared in one […]

Ghost Gun Rundown – 80% Lowers and Frames

Ever since Senator Kevin de Leon uttered the immortal words Ghost Guns in an ignorance laden speech I’ve been fascinated by 80% lowers and frames. The idea that I can subvert ridiculous legislation and regulation easily by just building my own gun is fantastic. As an 80% enthusiast, I wanted to share 80% Lowers, Frames, […]

Ranger Proof Enhanced ELC Carbine: Tough by Design

AR-15s have been described as the “barbie dolls for men”. I prefer to look at them as Legos with which we can build any rifle, pistol, or Short-Barreled Rifle style we want from a $400 plinker, to $3,000 safe queens. The available mix of after-market and factory parts is bewildering and offers more choice than […]

AR vs AK: Which is Better? - TheArmsGuide.com

Best Modern Sporting Rifle: AR vs AK

One of the fiercest, and longest running, debates within the firearms community is this: which is the better “battle rifle:” the AR or the AK. The topic has been done to death, so I thought I’d feature the two rifles in a different setting: working together. The video embedded above features an AR-15 and an AK-74. […]