Taking to leap to building your own AR-15 can be a bit daunting, especially with the notion that you will have to drill your own lower. Or you could also pay an arm and a leg for pre-drilled, or take it to a gunsmith; but at that point, you might as well buy a completed … [Read more…]
A Beginners Guide to Starting an AR-15 Build Whether you have built your own AR-15 before or you’re looking at your first build, it is important to know the basic must-haves you will need for your build. A barebones list of the basics to get you started on your build without the additional fluff and … [Read more…]
When it comes to AR-15s and M16s, there are two materials that the metal is made from: 6061 and 7075 grade aluminum. But what the heck is the difference between these two, and more importantly, which is better. 7075 vs 6061 First, what’s up with the numbers? Simply, cast alloys are all given a four … [Read more…]
This is a murky area unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer to this question. Though it is incredibly hard to tell what the true laws and legislations are concerning this topic, it is safe to say, that you can find out if you look up your specific state laws as well as federal regulations. … [Read more…]
While building your AR, whether it is your first time or 10th, it is important to realize that mistakes happen, and you must be diligent to avoid them! One of the many great things about AR-15’s is the fact that they are very very difficult to screw up. They are such a sturdy and well … [Read more…]
As any weapon owner can attest, the idea of building your very own weapon has a certain appeal that many other people simply cannot understand. It usually starts when you buy a few upgrades for the weapons you already own, adding a flashlight here, optics there, flash hider on this one, nice two point strap … [Read more…]
The short answer is no, 80 Lower Receivers are most certainly NOT illegal whatsoever. Anyone who has never built their own AR-15 may be asking: what the heck is an 80% or unfinished lower receiver? Well, simply, an unfinished receiver is a piece of metal that is 80% finished, but lacks specific machined qualities that … [Read more…]
When choosing the type of barrel you want for your AR-15, whether you are looking to upgrade what you already have, or if you are building your own, it is important to take notice of what the difference actually are of the options that are available to you. So when choosing your barrel, the most … [Read more…]
Worried about corrosion or premature rusting on the barrel of your AR-15? You might not have to worry as much as you would think. Other than the many attributes making the AR-15 a widely popular weapon, the fact that the weapon will shoot well, even with excessive debris build up, is up towards the top … [Read more…]
The AR in both the 10 and 15 model does not stand for Assault Rifle or Automatic Rifle as is widely popularized. The AR actually stands for Armalite Rifle, the first manufacturer that developed the AR platform back in the 1950s. Though the similar name would lead you to believe that they are similar, they … [Read more…]