Joel Allen from V Seven knows what makes a top-tier company, as his past with Noveske, and his current work producing quality rifles at V Seven has proven. We recently sat down with Joel to discuss another of his companies that he takes great pride in, Dark Hour Defense. Even though it’s not yet a household name, Dark Hour Defense a company worth watching, producing high-quality, moderately cost AR components and more.
What is the best AR-15 upper receiver for your next build? Author/Gunsmith Todd Gimian gives us an overview of what to look for in an upper receiver, as well as several brands to research as you approach your next AR build.
Alex Bohl from Trajectory Arms recently made a video for ARBuildJunkie about the importance of staking AR-15 Castle nuts. If you think it’s something on your build you can ignore, you should probably watch this brief video on the topic.
If you’re a hunter, competitor or AR enthusiast wanting to build a quality, all around AR-15 build without bleeding your bank account completely dry, the Dirty Bird DB-15 Builder’s Set just might be what you’re looking for.
In the course of a recent interview with a highly respected AR manufacturer, the A5 Buffer System was mentioned as one of the “most legitimate upgrades” the AR has ever seen. Such praise led us to reach out to Nick Wantland, head of marketing and sales at VLTOR. We asked for an overview and why it might be worth considering for your next build.
In part two of our recent discussion with Chad Albrecht at School of the American Rifle, we discuss common questions about AR lower receivers, why gauging matters, and what to consider before purchasing a budget AR lower.
With the right tools and some knowledge…performing a simple trigger job yourself is a cost-effective way to improve the function of your AR, and best of all it can be done for $30 or less.
There’s never a bad time to assemble an AR-15 lower. Assembling an AR-15 lower receiver from scratch is both rewarding and cost-effective. To help get you started, we’ve put together a step-by-step visual guide and parts list.
Building a reliable AR-10 can be a challenge. What is the best approach? Alternatively, what is the best off-the-shelf complete AR-10 rifle?
The grip is one of the first things you may want to upgrade on your AR-15 rifle. Lets take a look at what you should consider when purchasing a new grip for your AR.