From time to time, we like to reach out to different firearms manufacturers like Fortis Manufacturing to hear first hand what they’re all about, as well as perhaps get their advice on builds. When it comes to building an AR, we find manufacturers always have some interesting perspectives. Most recently, we reached out to Fortis CEO, Paul Hwang. The interview below is a result of that conversation.
FM Products has built a 9mm PPC with a unique design, which its designer says addresses issues inherent to most PPCs. To learn more, we reached out to that designer…FM Product’s Paul Noonan. He spoke to us about his unique background, common PPC issues, and why the FM 9 is worth considering if you are looking for a reliable and affordable pistol caliber carbine.
To learn more about Gun Gallery and why many consider it a firearms mecca, we turned to manager/gun guru, Neil Batelli. We talk ARs, clone builds, RECCE rifles, his love for the mini-RECCE and more.
Attending a Project Appleseed program is an ideal way to develop the basic rifle skills you need, prior to moving on to more advanced courses. We’ve heard from experts about their feelings on the value of the program, but to learn more about why simply having a rifle doesn’t make you a rifleman, we reached out Tom Kehoe from Project Appleseed.
We’re passionate about learning the ins and outs of companies and the how and why behind their products. One unique trigger that has repeatedly caught our eye is the Hiperfire Hipertouch. To learn more about the idea behind its design, we reached out the the founder and CEO of Hiperfire, Terry Bender.
Shooting ARs in competitive setting is a tremendous amount of fun. Requiring just a basic build and some gear, there’s little excuse for not getting off the couch and giving it go. For some motivation, we spoke with industry vet Adam Pini about his ongoing pursuit of excellence in the hobby and why it’s easier than you think to get involved.
On April 26th, Modlite will launch a pair of weapon mounted lights…one (PLH) a general purpose light, and the other (OKW) for use on DMR rifles with an LPVO. To learn more about Modlite, we reached out to its founder, Cory Starr.
VIDEO – If you’re new to building an AR, choosing a Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) for your build can get a bit confusing with so many brands, options and variations of material and coating available. To assist, Jeremy Bedsaul of TacFix.com gives us a video overview of some of the different bolt carrier group choices for your AR-15.
Professional 3-Gun competitor Joe Farewell left the relative comfort of a full-time job in law enforcement to pursue a career in training and 3-Gun competition. We recently sat down with him to discuss that transition, his preferred AR-15 setups, and the mistakes to avoid when starting out in competitive shooting.
Ash Hess is a skilled competitive shooter and the individual who rewrote the Army’s Marksmanship Manual. He is also involved with sales at one of the world’s greatest firearms manufacturers, Knight’s Armament. We spoke with Ash about how we can best improve not only our shooting skills, but the firearms we build.