Latest Interviews

A Weekend in the Arena 2019 – Recap with Ash Hess

The “A Weekend in the Arena” semi-auto precision shoot was held recently at the Arena Training Facility in Blakely, GA. Presented by Quantified Performance, the event brought together a wide variety of shooters for two days of competition, learning, and friendship.

AR-15 Feed Ramp Problems – School of the American Rifle

We recently reached out to Chad Albrecht at School of the American Rifle to discuss AR-15 feed ramp problems. Issues with feed ramps can be more common than many builders think, especially when you’re perhaps mixing and matching parts from different manufacturers.

Centurion Arms RECCE Rifle with Monty LeClair

With the launch of Centurion Arms’ RECCE rifle, we decided to sit down with Monty LeClair to discuss the meaning of “RECCE rifle”, his background with the platform, details of the Centurion Arms RECCE rifle, and why a similar AR build might be perfectly suited for you…depending on your needs.

Stephanie Martz – AR-15s, Women & the Power of “Why”

As a small arms repairman and writer for the American Gunsmith, Stephanie Martz’s passion for building and maintaining firearms at a high level is an inspiration. To learn more about Stephanie, her journey with the AR, her path towards excellence, and the importance of asking “why?”, we were fortunate enough to sit down and speak with her for a brief interview.

.224 Valkyrie – A 2019 Update with James Gilliland

We recently checked back in with James Gilliland about the .224 Valkyrie round, which last year, he said he believed to be “probably the best AR-15 cartridge that has ever been made.” We found out if James still believes that to be the case, what’s new for the cartridge, what he’d recommend for a deer hunting rifle in the caliber, and much more…

Best Red Dot Pistol Sights with Modern Samurai Project

While a red dot (or LPVO) is a given on almost all of my ARs, I’ve recently been exploring the idea of putting my first red dot on a pistol. To get an educated opinion on the best red dot pistol sights and why a red dot on a pistol is worth considering, we reached out to Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project.

Tommy Built Tactical & the Resurrection of the G36

What started as a personal passion project for Tommy Built Tactical has culminated in the resurrection of a long-sought after collector’s piece – a clone of the near unobtainable H&K G36. To learn more about the rise of the Tommy Built Tactical t36, we recently spoke with owner and founder, Tom Bostic…

Jesse James Firearms Unlimited – An AR Q&A

We recently sat down with renowned custom motorcycle manufacturer and television host Jesse James, owner and founder of Jesse James Firearms Unlimited (JJFU), to discuss his unique vision of the AR platform and his custom-crafted creations.

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