Cleaning Your AR-15 for Peak Performance

To guarantee optimal performance and durability for your AR-15 rifle, proper maintenance is key, with the initial step being the selection of an appropriate cleaning kit. Similar to the meticulous upkeep required for high-performance vehicles, maintaining an AR-15 is essential for its long-term functionality. This guide aims to assist both novice and experienced AR-15 owners … Read more

Multitasker Tools – A Pocket Toolbox for the AR-15

We talk a lot about purchasing the “right” parts for our ARs, but the tools we use for the job are also important. The Multitasker Series 3X and the Multitasker Twist are gaining popularity among AR shooters of all levels of experience for good reason…their weapon specific design and build quality appear to be head and shoulders above anything else on the market.

M16 in Vietnam – An Interview with Chris Bartocci

To learn “what happened to the M16 in Vietnam,” it’s hard to think of someone better to ask than Chris Bartocci at Small Arms Solutions. Frankly, there are few active in the industry that know more about the M16 and its history than Chris, who has been intimately involved with the platform for almost his entire life.

Daniel Shaw on ARs & Leaving Your Comfort Zone

We recently sat down with Daniel Shaw to discuss his time in the Marine Corps, his feelings on the AR-15, as well as the obvious, and sometimes not so obvious, benefits of firearms training.

AR-15 Basic Upgrades – Fashion vs. Function

When doing basic upgrades to your AR-15, it’s critical to understand the difference between fashion and function. Author/Gunsmith Todd Gimian continues his overview of how to wisely approach upgrading off-the-shelf or out-of-the box AR-15.

How to Assemble an AR-15 Lower Receiver

There’s never a bad time to assemble an AR-15 lower. Assembling an AR-15 lower receiver from scratch is both rewarding and cost-effective. To help get you started, we’ve put together a step-by-step visual guide and parts list.

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