Latest AR-15

Taran Butler – SHOT Show 2019 Video Interview

We just ran into Taran Butler of Taran Tactical Innovations on the floor of SHOT Show 2019 and he was kind enough to spend a few minutes with us to answer some questions. We talked about what to look for in an AR, how to separate gimmicks from the real deal, how to get into competition shooting and more.

Hodge Defense – An Overview with Jim Hodge

Hodge Defense Systems Inc. is currently making some of the finest AR-15s in the world today…if you can find one. In recent conversations with industry folks who live and breathe ARs, Jim Hodge’s name and his rifles have come up more than a few times. To learn a bit more about the legend of Jim and Hodge Defense Systems, we reached out to the man himself.

RISE Armament RA-140 Trigger Overview

Jeremy Bedsaul of TacFix.com recently took a look at the “entry level” RISE Armament RA-140 Super Sporting Trigger and sent us over a brief video review. Is it a worthwhile upgrade to your AR?

Caracal CAR816 A2 – An Improved H&K 416?

So, just what is the Caracal CAR816 A2? It’s something we had mentioned to us several times after our recent article on the H&K 416. To learn more about it, we reached out to Jeff Spalding, Caracal USA’s president.

Weapons Light for Your AR-15 with Kyle Lamb

Weapons light for your AR-15? For being something widely agreed on as a vital component of a defensive carbine build, it’s something that is easy to ignore. For a reminder and perhaps a wakeup call, we touched base with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics to tell us why having a weapons light for your AR-15 is a smart idea.

H&K 416 – Chuck Pressburg’s Perspective

We’re hearing more and more questions about the H&K 416 lately. Specifically, “Is it worthwhile to try to build (from recently released parts kits) or buy a piston-driven H&K 416 or MR556?” To learn a bit more, we recently spoke with Chuck Pressburg about his experiences with the platform.

How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver

One of the most common questions we see is “how do I to build an AR-15 upper receiver?” To give you a step-by-step visual overview, we’ve put together this set of brief, easy-to-follow videos.

Todd Huey Launches Hog Hunting Podcast

Todd Huey has now launched a new Lone Star Boars Podcast on the subject of hog hunting…and it’s a well-produced, easy-to-digest and fascinating listen, even if you don’t have a hunt of your own planned any time soon.

Chuck Pressburg on Consulting and the AR-15

Chuck Pressburg of Presscheck Consulting is one of the industry’s most knowledgeable and experienced voices, having served the United States Army for over two decades in a variety of roles, both in operations and in acquisitions. We wanted to learn more about his very unique skillset, his views on trends surrounding the firearms industry, and his feelings on the AR-15 after living with it for so many years…

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