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]

What Type of AR Should You Build?

When it comes to ARs, what you build can fulfill a mind-boggling amount of roles, from plinker to precision, from SPR to SBR, all by swapping out your upper and other parts, and pairing it with your registered lower. So…just what are your basic options?

Knight’s Armament SR-25 Combat Carbine Overview from SWAT Magazine

SR25

SWAT Magazine has published an outstanding overview of one of our favorite off-the-shelf 7.62 battle rifles, the Knight’s Armament SR-25 E2 Advanced Combat Carbine.   Here’s how the folks at Knight’s describe the SR-25. The SR-25 E2 CC is the latest evolution of the lightweight 7.62mm NATO Carbine. The CC provides 7.62mm NATO performance in a … Read more

What is the Best AR-15 Stock or Stock Kit?

Strike Industries Viper PDW Stock - MSRP - $274.95

Since there are so many options to choose from when it comes to AR-15 stocks and AR stock kits, it can be difficult to know which one is right for your build. Read through this handy guide to get some ideas on what to consider when buying a stock or stock kit.

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