In order to understand how a barrel works, you must first understand the anatomy of a barrel. A gun barrel is made up of several different parts, each with its own unique purpose. In this beginner’s guide, we will discuss the function of each part and explain how they work together to create an accurate […]
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How to Build an AR-15: A Beginner’s Guide
You do not always have to go to a gun store to purchase an AR-15. Surprised? I know I was when I first ventured into the hobby of building custom AR-15s. Some of you may not know, but building your own AR-15 is actually quite simple. However, if you do not know anything about the […]
SB Tactical’s PDW arm brace for AR pistols
AR-15 style pistols have become increasingly popular since the invention of the tactical arm brace/adapter. This device replaces or attaches to the current buffer tube and gives the end-user the ability to attach it to their arm, giving the shooter added support. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) just recently announced that you could […]
What Matters Most in a Carbine
*Editors note: Photos and article have been shared with the permission of AMTAC Shooting. Where do you start and what should you get for your carbine? AR15 style rifles are more available and cheaper than they ever have been. There are also many more options/ brands than there have ever been. The intent of this article is […]
Lighten Up: PROOF Research Carbon Fiber Barrels
Looking to lighten up your long gun? PROOF Research may have the barrel solution for which you’ve been searching. According to their website, PR’s goal is to reduce barrel weight, and from there, to improve barrel accuracy and durability. Depending on the caliber and barrel length, PROOF Research’s carbon fiber wrapped barrels provide up to […]
Glock Barrels and How to Chose One
The fact remains that most handguns are more accurate than their user. Most off-the-shelf ammo is also too inconsistent to be super accurate. There is however some merit to barrel replacement. Rifling and locking faces wear down over time and with Glocks there are plenty of aftermarket options. Glock handguns are loved as much as […]
S3F Solutions Glock Barrel
S3F Solutions decided to include me in their testing and evaluation of their new Glock barrels. After Paul Van Dunk of Pace Performance ran the test barrel for a few weeks, it was sent over to me. The barrel I received was a stainless steel S3F Glock 17 profile barrel threaded for a suppressor. It […]
Gear Review: Lone Wolf Alpha Wolf Threaded GLOCK Barrel
One of GLOCK’s MOS pistols would seem to be an obvious candidate for hosting a suppressor, but GLOCK doesn’t make threaded barrels available a la carte. And the few factory pistols that came with a threaded barrel used metric thread patterns that we don’t see much of in the US. If you want to suppress your […]
PROOF Research: Possibly the Best Rifle Barrel Ever Made
PROOF Research barrels are stronger, lighter, and amazingly accurate. Possibly making them the best and most innovative rifle barrels ever made.
Tridentis Tactical LR 308 Free Floating Rail: First Impression
The Tridentis Tactical LR 308 Free Floating Rail is everything you need and nothing you don’t. Quad rails tend to be heavy, expensive, and abrasive. Tube forends, by contrast, are lightweight, but you have to buy accessories to get the rail you need. Tridentis Tactical did all the thinking for you. With their LR 308 Free […]