
Best AK Alternatives: Rifles Chambered in 7.62x39 and 5.45x39
Want that sweet shooting of a 7.62x39 or 5.45 but don't want to mess with the AK design? Check out some 7.62 and 5.45 alternatives that ditch the AK style.

Want that sweet shooting of a 7.62x39 or 5.45 but don't want to mess with the AK design? Check out some 7.62 and 5.45 alternatives that ditch the AK style.

Eugene Stoner is the inventor of the iconic AR-15 and AR-10 rifles, but how did he create these and what other firearms did he develop? We cover this and more.

Find the best AR-15 furniture and accessories to make your rifle perfect for your end-use -- from buttstocks, handguards, grips, slings, bipods, and more.

Find out the best AR-15 upgrades across the entire platform and different budgets. Learn why we chose each item and how they perform in our test builds.

We take a look at a handful of Mossberg guns from pistols to AR-15s to their classic shotgun designs. See what we have on our list!
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Washington state banned so-called "assault weapons" and enacted other gun laws. We take an in-depth look into what's been banned and what you can expect.

PSA is known for budget builds, but can this affordable juggernaut build a premium AR-15? We test out the new Sabre line to find out.
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We explain what an AutoKeyCard is, why the ATF takes issue with it, and what the verdict was in the AutoKeyCard case.
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Want less recoil and vertical movement? We hands-on test some of the best muzzle brakes for recoil reduction, side blast, sound levels, and reticle movement.
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Don't want to mess up? Learn how to build an AR-15 lower receiver with 80+ pictures, tricks I learned the hard way, and recommendations of the best parts.