James Burton

ARBuildJunkie Editor in Chief, James Burton is a writer and shooter, immersed in gun culture since before he could walk. His earliest memories were smells of musty military surplus stores, his father’s large collection of H&K rifles and stacks of Soldier of Fortune magazine. Throughout his impressionable youth, family vacations were wandering the grounds twice a year at the Knob Creek County Machine Gun Shoot. Please feel free to reach out to James for story ideas and more at [email protected]

Adjustable Gas Blocks – School of the American Rifle

adjustable gas block

Chad from School of the American Rifle talks adjustable gas blocks. What are the caveats of using an adjustable gas block on your next AR build? What to look for in an adjustable gas block, and why a gas block that offers tactile feedback is preferred. Chad demonstrates how to prevent an adjustable gas block from becoming carbon locked, and shows us an example of what happens to a adjustable gas block if it is not properly maintained over time.

Podcast – Positive Mindset during a Crisis with Kris “Tanto” Paronto

During the course of a conversation with Kris “Tanto” Paronto, it became apparent that the phone interview I was conducting for an article might work better as an audio podcast. Topics discuss the importance of keeping a good sense of humor, positive mindset, positive self-talk, demonstrating leadership under stress, avoiding panic, coping with the fear, and what rifles and accessories he’s currently running.

Dan Brokos of Lead Faucet Tactical – On ARs & Optics

We recently sat down with Dan Brokos of Lead Faucet Tactical to discuss his very qualified and unique view of the AR-15. Brokos is one of the most knowledgeable and respected trainers in the firearms industry, and has an extensive, in-depth history with the platform in the field and on the range.

APOC Armory – Cold Hammer Forged Barrels on a Budget?

From time to time, we like to reach out to different firearms manufacturers to hear first-hand what they’re all about. Earlier this week, we were able to speak with Travis Hamlin of APOC Armory about his company and its line of cold hammer forged barrels for the AR platform.

Chuck Pressburg Talks Downloading AR-15 Magazines

Should you download your magazines to 27, 28, 29…or is it even necessary? It’s a topic we’ve seen discussed a lot this week, and earlier today, one of our absolute favorite experts has recently weighed in via video on the topic of downloading AR-15 magazines and AR magazine spring tension.

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