What are some of the common sense do’s and don’ts of AR-15 ownership? If you’re new to owning an AR-15, Author/Gunsmith Todd Gimian shares an overview of how to best minimize errors, improve your skills, and avoid bad information and costly mistakes.
While brass ejection CAN indicate something is wrong, it isn’t the end-all-be-all metric of determining an issue that people make it out to be. There are simply too many variables that can contribute to the ejection pattern for it to be a reason to trade out parts.
While factors like craftsmanship, quality, and the like are critical, most people seem to neglect the reasoning behind their build choices. When building an AR-15, there are many variables to consider, and your choices must be informed by the results you tend to achieve. Once you start to focus on the “why” during your decision making process, a much clearer and informed picture will present itself.
Despite what you might have been lead to believe, building an AR-15 isn’t like building Legos. How do you know when you should attempt to do something yourself versus reaching out to a professional to do the work for you?
One of the most common questions we get at ARBuildJunkie is “should I buy or build an AR-15?” The answer depends on several variables. Author Todd Gimian explores the pros and cons of assembling a rifle versus buying one from a manufacturer.
In today’s market, there are an ever-increasing number of AR-15 triggers available to consumers. Not all triggers are created equal, so how does someone pick out what is going to be best for them? Todd Gimian discusses triggers and what you should consider before purchasing.
ARBuildJunkie contributor Todd Gimian highlights important lessons learned on AR tools, parts and mindset during his ongoing journey as a gunsmith, and shares pointers and philosophies on on how you too can build a better AR-15.
When it comes to muzzle devices for the AR platform, the amount of choices available can seem overwhelming. What are the different types of muzzle devices available for your AR, what are the reasons behind their selection? Join author Todd Gimian as he explores the what and why behind today’s muzzle devices for the AR platform.
One of the biggest draws of the AR platform is its ability to be customized to the end user’s preferences. The ability to use a variety of calibers in one platform is part of the appeal, as each has different strengths and weaknesses, allowing the user to pick and choose what is best for them … Read more
Recently, I was fortunate enough to attend a Sons of Liberty Armorer’s Course hosted by Trajectory Arms in Utah. This course reminded me exactly why I started working on guns in the first place, and it is something that I could not recommend enough to anyone involved with the AR platform. Take a room of … Read more