Latest AR-15
Magpul – SHOT Show 2024
Duane Liptak of Magpul gives ARBuildJunkie a tour of some of what’s new at the 2024 SHOT Show.
Knight’s Armament Company KS-1 – SHOT Show 2024
We visit the KAC booth to learn a bit more about the new KS-1.
Magpul Announces Translucent Magpul TMAG AR/M4 Magazines
The Magpul PMAG has long been a trusted and reliable choice for firearm enthusiasts, and now, with the release of the new Magpul TMAG later this Spring (2024), users can enjoy an even better experience. The TMAG boasts several enhancements that set it apart from its predecessor, including a translucent body for quick round identification … Read more
Enter the AR15Discounts.com Giveaway
Help support AR15Discounts.com, the sponsor who allows us to do what we do at ARBuildJunkie.com. Enter today for a chance to win. Win a Sig Sauer P320 X5 Legion, Dirty Bird Enhanced RECCE ODG Anodized AR-15 outfitted with a Vortex RZR 1-10 Scope, a case of 9mm and .223 ammo, a Savior Equipment Guitar Rifle … Read more
Buying your First AR-15 & Why Quality Matters with Neil Batelli
Buying your first AR-15 can be confusing, and the temptation to settle for “good enough” can be high. So we recently reached out to Neil Batelli to discuss valuable lessons from his decades of retail experience and how new buyers can avoid expensive and unreliable mistakes.
Hodge Defense Systems – A 2023-24 Update with Jim Hodge
We recently sat down with Jim Hodge of Hodge Defense Systems to disuss what he and his company have been up to since we last spoke. We learn about new partnerships, his approach to the commercial and non-commercial market, the ‘why’ behind his company’s approach, and his outlook on the firearms industry as we approach the new year.
Garand Thumb on General Purpose ARs and More – An ARBuildJunkie Q&A
We sat down with Michael Jones, AKA Garand Thumb to discuss the tremendous success of Garand Thumb, goals for the future, his experiences with the AR platform, what he looks for in a hard-use rifle, the importance of training, and more. Q: Michael, did your professional background as a survival instructor lead you to the … Read more
VKTR Industries VK-1 – Softest Shooting Factory AR-15?
We recently sat down with David Rybacki, owner of VKTR Industries, to discuss the VKTR Industries VK-1, a new short-stroke piston AR-15 that is creating a lot of buzz due to its minimal recoil impulse. The VK-1 very recently won the Triggrcon 2023 Golden Trigger award for the most innovative long gun. To learn more … Read more
Sprinco Springs for a Better Performing AR-15
Why Choose Sprinco springs for your AR-15? To find out, Last fall, we chat with Alan Dugger of Tactical Springs LLC/Sprinco USA. Dugger discusses his early involvement with firearms, the genesis of Sprinco USA, the Sprinco springs difference, and why, in his experience, no two ARs are the same.
Magpul – SHOT Show 2024
Duane Liptak of Magpul gives ARBuildJunkie a tour of some of what’s new at the 2024 SHOT Show.
Knight’s Armament Company KS-1 – SHOT Show 2024
We visit the KAC booth to learn a bit more about the new KS-1.
Magpul Announces Translucent Magpul TMAG AR/M4 Magazines
The Magpul PMAG has long been a trusted and reliable choice for firearm enthusiasts, and now, with the release of the new Magpul TMAG later this Spring (2024), users can enjoy an even better experience. The TMAG boasts several enhancements that set it apart from its predecessor, including a translucent body for quick round identification … Read more
Enter the AR15Discounts.com Giveaway
Help support AR15Discounts.com, the sponsor who allows us to do what we do at ARBuildJunkie.com. Enter today for a chance to win. Win a Sig Sauer P320 X5 Legion, Dirty Bird Enhanced RECCE ODG Anodized AR-15 outfitted with a Vortex RZR 1-10 Scope, a case of 9mm and .223 ammo, a Savior Equipment Guitar Rifle … Read more
Buying your First AR-15 & Why Quality Matters with Neil Batelli
Buying your first AR-15 can be confusing, and the temptation to settle for “good enough” can be high. So we recently reached out to Neil Batelli to discuss valuable lessons from his decades of retail experience and how new buyers can avoid expensive and unreliable mistakes.
Hodge Defense Systems – A 2023-24 Update with Jim Hodge
We recently sat down with Jim Hodge of Hodge Defense Systems to disuss what he and his company have been up to since we last spoke. We learn about new partnerships, his approach to the commercial and non-commercial market, the ‘why’ behind his company’s approach, and his outlook on the firearms industry as we approach the new year.
Garand Thumb on General Purpose ARs and More – An ARBuildJunkie Q&A
We sat down with Michael Jones, AKA Garand Thumb to discuss the tremendous success of Garand Thumb, goals for the future, his experiences with the AR platform, what he looks for in a hard-use rifle, the importance of training, and more. Q: Michael, did your professional background as a survival instructor lead you to the … Read more
VKTR Industries VK-1 – Softest Shooting Factory AR-15?
We recently sat down with David Rybacki, owner of VKTR Industries, to discuss the VKTR Industries VK-1, a new short-stroke piston AR-15 that is creating a lot of buzz due to its minimal recoil impulse. The VK-1 very recently won the Triggrcon 2023 Golden Trigger award for the most innovative long gun. To learn more … Read more
Sprinco Springs for a Better Performing AR-15
Why Choose Sprinco springs for your AR-15? To find out, Last fall, we chat with Alan Dugger of Tactical Springs LLC/Sprinco USA. Dugger discusses his early involvement with firearms, the genesis of Sprinco USA, the Sprinco springs difference, and why, in his experience, no two ARs are the same.