9mm AR Carbine Build (Glock magazine compatible)
Can we build an inexpensive Glock mag compatible 9mm AR carbine and come away with something that compares with the B&T APC9 and other high-dollar 9mm blowback range toys?
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Hog Hunting – The Best AR Calibers
ARBuildJunkie recently sat down with professional depredation hunter Todd Huey of Lone Star Boars and Huey Outdoors to discuss a topic that few on the planet know better – hunting hogs with the AR platform.
Interview with Larry Vickers – Building ARs for Training, Defense, Ideal Optics, Caliber Wars and the Future of the AR Platform
ARbuildJunkie interviews Larry Vickers from Vickers Tactical to discuss what to look for in an AR build, how to keep your gun running, and his unique perspective on the platform.
ARBuildJunkie.com Website Launch Giveaway
To celebrate the launch of ARBuildJunkie.com we’re doing a massive giveaway with prizes sponsored by Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Dirty Bird Industries, Strike Industries and Rise Armament. Enter for a chance to win a custom rifle kit worth over $1,000.
Build a 224 Valkyrie AR or Wait it Out?
We get a lot of questions from friends and peers…build a 224 Valkyrie AR now or wait it out and see what happens? For those searching for “one gun to do it all”, the 224 Valkyrie is very intriguing in the now, especially for those comfortable building an AR.
Trunk Gun – Is an AR Pistol Ideal?
Having a trunk gun makes sense in today’s uncertain world…but just what is a “trunk gun?” Could the AR pistol be the perfect firearm for the role?
Strike Industries – Quality, Affordable Stocks, Muzzle Devices and More for your AR Build
ARBuildJunkies recently sat down with Joshua Reed, Outside Sales/LE and Military Subject Matter Expert at Strike Industries to discuss the company, some of its most popular items in 2018, and what he’d recommend for a first time AR builder.
You Probably Don’t Want to Convert Your AR-15 to Full-Auto
A surprisingly common yet slightly jarring question we hear from first time builders is “How do I make my AR-15 full auto?”
Pistol Caliber AR – Fun, Cheap and Worth Your Time
A 9mm AR may not sound practical, but the ability to effortlessly fling piles of piles of inexpensive 9mm ball ammo down range with speed and precision is a ton of fun. Why a pistol caliber AR is still worth considering…
RTS TriggerShield – A Worthwhile Trigger Safety Device for an AR?
Designed to stop negligent discharges, it reminded me a bit of the TriggerSafe safety device, but with a tactical twist. What’s your opinion of something like this? Is this a viable solution, or is more training on weapon handling a better approach?