Category 80%

Want the easiest way to complete an AR 80% receiver? We hands-on review the 80% Arms Easy Jig Gen 3 with a full video and tons of pictures. It's worth it! (Read)

The ATF's Final Rule on 80% kits and receivers is set to take effect Aug 24. We have the full breakdown on what this means. (Read)

Shipping company UPS recently updated its policies regarding what kind of firearms parts. How has this impacted the industry? Come find out. (Read)

We look at the history of homemade firearms and what the future has in store for do-it-yourself, at-home gun makers. (Read)

We investigate the increase in 80% sales to see what retailers are experiencing and what the spike in sales is rooted in. (Read)

Want to build your own unregistered Glock that's completely custom to you? We cover essential tools, all build instructions with tons of photos, and our favorite picks for each Glock component part. (Read)

Confused about 80% receiver laws in California? We go over everything you need to know such as registration requirements and even our favorite 80% jigs. (Read)

We compare 1911 80% products from Stealth Arms, 1911 Builders, and Tactical Machining. Everything from pricing to difficulty, calibers, frame materials, and more. (Read)

Not sure about your Tactical Machining 1911 80% project? Follow step-by-step from buying the paperweight & jigs, to tooling setup & custom parts selection. (Read)

Setting up with a drill press, vise, jig, and drill bits. (Read)

Find out all the parts I bought to complete my 1911 80% build from slide, barrel, springs, pins, to smaller tools and paint. (Read)

1911 barrel bushing to slide fitting, trigger fitting, and beavertail safety fitting. (Read)

Cutting the 1911 80% slide rail with Tactical Machining's jig and a 3/32 key seat cutter. (Read)

How to setup your 80%, jig, and 18mm ball end mill for 1911 barrel seating. (Read)