James Burton

ARBuildJunkie Editor in Chief, James Burton is a writer and shooter, immersed in gun culture since before he could walk. His earliest memories were smells of musty military surplus stores, his father’s large collection of H&K rifles and stacks of Soldier of Fortune magazine. Throughout his impressionable youth, family vacations were wandering the grounds twice a year at the Knob Creek County Machine Gun Shoot. Please feel free to reach out to James for story ideas and more at [email protected]

Battle Arms Development – SHOT Show 2019

We visited Battle Arms Development at SHOT Show 2019 and they showed off some of their new Battle Arms production rifles in 5.56 and in 9mm. We also took a look at a new version of their ultra-lightweight offering. They also went over their new full length rails and a wide variety of accessories.

Palmetto State Armory – SHOT Show 2019

We talk with Chad Wylie, CIO of Palmetto State Armory about what’s new for 2019. Chad highlights a pair of “competition-ready” custom series firearms in 5.56 and in 9mm, and details two new match grade billet receiver sets that PSA will be releasing this year.

Fortis Manufacturing – SHOT Show 2019

We talk new AR-15 accessories for 2019 with Paul of Fortis Manufacturing. We go over new items from Fortis, including new safety selectors, new endplates and castle nuts, a variety of new rails and more.

Aero Precision – SHOT Show 2019

We chat with Chad from Aero Precision about the new ATLAS series rails, Aero Precision’s new take on the .308 bolt carrier group, a new low-profile adjustable gas block, and a new muzzle device…all coming in 2019.

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