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.
We’ve spent some time with an Evolve Weapons Systems E-15 Enhanced Rifle and wanted to share our initial impressions on the new rifle, which has been starting to generate positive feedback online. The rifle is extremely well manufactured and assembled, features premium components, a serialized upper, lower and bolt carrier group, and accuracy wise is producing sub-MOA groups. The rifle is also backed by a no-questions asked lifetime warranty.
AR enthusiasts seeking new challenges and excitement can find themselves venturing into the world of long-range, precision gas gun shooting. One shooter fast making a name for himself in the world of precision gas guns is Jeremy Tye. We recently sat down with Jeremy to learn more about how he got involved in long-range precision shooting, his reasoning why 6.5 Creedmoor is king, and what sort of rifle is best suited for the task.
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
One of the most frequently asked questions in AR-15 groups or boards is, “What AR-15 buffers should I consider for my build?” The answer is not always as simple as someone would like, as several factors will determine the proper buffer. Complicating the process is the fact that many who are new to the AR platform don’t quite grasp what the buffer system does or how it works.
When it comes to adding accessories to a rail or handguard, one of the first things most shooters look at is a foregrip of some sort. However, tackling the subject of which foregrips are the best is far more complicated than it seems at first glance.
We recently sat with Mark Smith of JBS Training Group for a wide-ranging interview on the topic of LPVOs. In recent months, Mark has been fielding an increasing number of questions from prospective buyers on these optics. In part one of our series with Mark on LPVO basics, he explores reticle selection and why he believes that Mils is the way to go.
A quality rifle sling is one of the single most important components you can purchase for your AR. Learn what type of sling will work best for your needs and read a shortlist of slings to consider purchasing.
If you’re new to the world of the AR, there’s a lot of information on AR-15 basics that is critical to know, but unfortunately it can be difficult to know where to start. Due to so much bad information out there, it can be hard to know which way to turn. That’s what this series of articles by author Todd Gimian is all about. Rather than written to try to sell you something, Todd’s goal is to arm you with the knowledge you need to make smart decisions about your AR.
With so many buying ARs of varying levels of quality, we felt it was a good time to reach out to Mike Mihalski of Sons of Liberty Gun Works to discuss AR Bolt Carrier Group basics. Read on to learn about the basics behind why a quality bolt carrier group matters, and why you might consider an upgrade if you are uncertain about what you’re currently running in your AR.