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AR-15 Basics – A Buyer’s Guide for the AR-15

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.

AR Bolt Carrier Group Basics with Mike Mihalski of SOLGW

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.

Badger Ordnance on AR-15 Small Parts Solutions

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

LAW Tactical & the JP Silent Captured Spring Collaboration

With the arrival of a new JP Silent Captured Spring designed to work with the LAW Tactical Folding Stock Adapter, we decided to sit down with Adam Burt, General Manager of JP Enterprises, Inc. to learn more about the collaboration, how it came about, and what shooters can expect when they pair these two innovative … Read more

Motorcycles and the AR-15 with HAVOC Shooting Solutions

Bob White of Havoc Shooting Solutions has found a unique niche teaching civilians and law enforcement the finer points of fighting around motorcycles. With the advent of the LAW Tactical Folding Stock Adapter and AR pistols and SBRs, motorcycles and the AR-15 is becoming an increasingly popular combination. To learn more about Havoc Shooting Solutions and the relationship between motorcycles and the AR-15, we recently sat down with founder, Bob Smith.

Building a Better AR-15 with Trajectory Arms

Studying the AR with some of the brightest in the industry has paid off for Alex Bohl of Trajectory Arms. His philosophy on high quality ARs for wide variety of customers is on-target, and well worth learning more about. We recently caught up with Alex to talk about what it takes to build a better AR, who has inspired him, and get some basic advice for builders that can lead to better firearms.

Dirty Bird RECCE & Dirty Bird MCF-A Ambidextrous Lower Receivers

For the past year, my go-to build has been a simple, reliable rifle put together using a Dirty Bird complete upper and lower I configured via the AR15Discounts.com website. It’s seen a lot of use as a complete rifle. The build features an accurate upper and a fantastic ambidextrous lower receiver that most certainly deserves … Read more

High Scope Mounts on the AR-15 – A Q&A with Mark Smith

If you are in the market for a new scope mount, you may have noticed the trend towards high scope mounts for red dot optics and LPVOs. I’ll admit to some personal confusion about the “why” behind these mounts and what I should choose for my rifles. To get a better understanding of high scope mounts for the AR platform, I reached out to Mark Smith of JBS Training Group.

AR-15 Bipods and Mounts – A Q&A with Badger Ordnance

What is the purpose of a bipod, and should you run one on your AR? To get an answer to this common question, and go over some of the innovations Badger Ordnance has brought to the very popular Harris bipod, we reached out to Jordan Gerber, Badger Ordnance’s Military Programs Manager.

Dark Hour Defense – An ARBuildJunkie Q&A with Joel Allen

Joel Allen from V Seven knows what makes a top-tier company, as his past with Noveske, and his current work producing quality rifles at V Seven has proven. We recently sat down with Joel to discuss another of his companies that he takes great pride in, Dark Hour Defense. Even though it’s not yet a household name, Dark Hour Defense a company worth watching, producing high-quality, moderately cost AR components and more.

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