Chris Bartocci from Small Arms Solutions is a massive influence on not only our website, but on the world of ARs as a whole. For very good reason, Chris has been one of ARBuildJunkie’s most requested interview subjects. In part two of our three part interview, we talk to Chris about his early experiences with the AR-15, background, his persistence in the face of adversity, and how Small Arms Solutions began…
With so many optics on the market and with so many users with strong opinions and varying levels of expertise, it can be difficult to cut through the noise and make an informed choice. We reached out to some optics experts to help us make a decision…
Quantified Performance’s mission is “connecting companies of value with customers of prominence.” Developed by Ash Hess and Jack Leuba, it’s an online hub where shooters can share data to chart what works. It will act as a place where participants can interact directly with the firearms industry…sharing feedback and building professional connections.
Over the past decade, Palmetto State Armory has impacted the market for the AR-15 in dramatic fashion. To learn more about the beginnings and rise of PSA, we recently sat down with founder and owner, Jamin McCallum.
To learn “what happened to the M16 in Vietnam,” it’s hard to think of someone better to ask than Chris Bartocci at Small Arms Solutions. Frankly, there are few active in the industry that know more about the M16 and its history than Chris, who has been intimately involved with the platform for almost his entire life.
With Magpul celebrating its 20th anniversary, it’s a great time to touch base with Duane Liptak, Executive Vice President of Magpul. We discuss how the company has helped push the AR forward, Duane’s background, his role at the NRA, and his favorite AR builds.
We recently reached out to Alex Hartmann at Ridgeline to talk about the basics of the SPR or Special Purpose Rifle…however we also wanted him to help us create a “hard-use AR-15 buyer’s guide.” Let’s say you’re building or buying a reliable carbine to attend multiple day training courses, or a rifle you might need to bet your life on in a home defense situation. What basic factors should you consider on that rifle?
From time to time, we like to reach out to different firearms manufacturers like Fortis Manufacturing to hear first hand what they’re all about, as well as perhaps get their advice on builds. When it comes to building an AR, we find manufacturers always have some interesting perspectives. Most recently, we reached out to Fortis CEO, Paul Hwang. The interview below is a result of that conversation.
FM Products has built a 9mm PPC with a unique design, which its designer says addresses issues inherent to most PPCs. To learn more, we reached out to that designer…FM Product’s Paul Noonan. He spoke to us about his unique background, common PPC issues, and why the FM 9 is worth considering if you are looking for a reliable and affordable pistol caliber carbine.
To learn more about Gun Gallery and why many consider it a firearms mecca, we turned to manager/gun guru, Neil Batelli. We talk ARs, clone builds, RECCE rifles, his love for the mini-RECCE and more.