James Burton
Build a Basic AR-15 for Competition and Home Defense
Building an AR for competition, hunting or home defense doesn’t have to be difficult. We discuss basics with Rise Armament’s Garrett Grover.
Military M4 vs High End Civilian AR15
Garand Thumb gives us a super in depth look at the differences between a mil-spec M4 carbine and a high end AR-15 like you might have. This is a very well done video…highly encourage you to take a look.
Guide for Choosing Buffers, Buffer Tubes, and Buffer Springs
The right buffers and buffer springs are necessary to keep your AR-15 functioning properly. Learn how to find the parts that are right for your next build.
SA PA-9 GEN3 10.5″ 9MM 1/10 Nitride 12″ Slanted M-LOK Railed Upper
Strike Industries – Triggercon 2018 Video Overview
This recent video from Mil-Spec Monkey at Triggercon 2018 shows Steven from Strike Industries detailing their latest and greatest accessories. Items highlighted include the version 3SI Sidewinder BUIS offset sights, an improved extended castle nut and end plate, a 3 piece hand stop kit, new pistol grips in 15, 20 and 25-degree angles, a new … Read more
AR-15 or AR-10? A Build Junkie’s Conundrum
When it comes to ARs, the amount of choices are overwhelming. Rail systems, uppers receivers, lower receivers, bolt carriers, charging handles, triggers, barrel lengths, piston vs. DI, even different colors and finishes. But even more basic than these choices is the question we hear most often: “Do I build an AR-15 or go with an AR-10?”
Trijicon® RMR® Type 2 Selected for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
The Trijicon is a proven optic…I have one currently mounted to an FNX 45 Tactical and it has always been reliable. It’s also an ideal small optic for a pistol build AR. It looks like USSOCOM agrees…
RISE Armament Triggers Overview
We were lucky to sit down with the recent winner of the 2018 Vortex Extreme Invitational: Garrett Grover, who is also a Product Specialist for RISE Armament, to talk about the company, and to gather insight on their lineup of exceptional triggers.