In part two of our series with Mark Smith of JBS Training Group on LPVO basics, we discuss magnification considerations, first vs. second focal plane, and the importance of a quality optic mount.
We recently sat with Mark Smith of JBS Training Group for a wide-ranging interview on the topic of LPVOs. In recent months, Mark has been fielding an increasing number of questions from prospective buyers on these optics. In part one of our series with Mark on LPVO basics, he explores reticle selection and why he believes that Mils is the way to go.
We had an opportunity to sit down with Chris Snay from Griffin Armament to learn more about the company’s history and how its reach has expanded from being a manufacturer of suppressors to making parts for both the AR platform and pistols.
Unity Tactical is a name you see time and time again when researching the top quality mounting and switching solutions for the AR platform. To learn more about the company, we recently reached out to Chip Lasky, Business Development for Unity Tactical. We talk about the companies’ beginnings, and its philosophy behind the exciting, sought-after parts and accessories it currently offers.
A quality rifle sling is one of the single most important components you can purchase for your AR. Learn what type of sling will work best for your needs and read a shortlist of slings to consider purchasing.
There’s a lot more to an AR-15 magazine than it just being a box with a spring. Author Duane Liptak of Magpul gives an overview of the factors involved in making a good, reliable magazine. Learn the how, and the why behind Magpul’s magazine design, and use the information to inform your decisions around magazine selection, whatever you choose to purchase.
While factors like craftsmanship, quality, and the like are critical, most people seem to neglect the reasoning behind their build choices. When building an AR-15, there are many variables to consider, and your choices must be informed by the results you tend to achieve. Once you start to focus on the “why” during your decision making process, a much clearer and informed picture will present itself.
If you’re new to the world of the AR, there’s a lot of information on AR-15 basics that is critical to know, but unfortunately it can be difficult to know where to start. Due to so much bad information out there, it can be hard to know which way to turn. That’s what this series of articles by author Todd Gimian is all about. Rather than written to try to sell you something, Todd’s goal is to arm you with the knowledge you need to make smart decisions about your AR.
With so many buying ARs of varying levels of quality, we felt it was a good time to reach out to Mike Mihalski of Sons of Liberty Gun Works to discuss AR Bolt Carrier Group basics. Read on to learn about the basics behind why a quality bolt carrier group matters, and why you might consider an upgrade if you are uncertain about what you’re currently running in your AR.
When many think of Badger Ordnance, they often visualize high quality optic rings and mounting solutions like the Condition One Modular Mount. What they may not know is that the company also offers a wide variety of high quality AR-15 small parts. To learn more about some of these offerings, we recently sat down with … Read more