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Gun Reviews

[Hands-On Review] Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15: Is It Good?

We tested the budget-friendly BCA AR-15 and found some...interesting surprises. Come see why this AR had us scratching our heads. (Read)

Gear Reviews

[Review] Mantis Blackbeard: Best AR-15 Dry-Fire System?

We take the Mantis Blackbeard for a whirl, but does it live up to expectations? Come see the pros and cons of this dry fire training system. (Read)

Optics & Scopes

[Optic Battle] Red Dot with Magnifier vs. Prism vs. LPVO

Wondering what's the best magnified setup? Come read up on red dots, prisms, and LVPOs to find out which one is right for your setup. (Read)

Gun Reviews

[Review+Video] PSA AR-V: Best Budget 9mm PCC?

PSA’s AR-V looks like an AR-style, mutant subgun, but this 9mm PCC packs some cool factor into a 10.5" frame. Come read up on the pros/cons. (Read)

Gear Reviews

[Review] Modlite PLHv2 + OKW: Modular Weaponlights

We took the Modlite PLHv2 and OKW weapon lights for a test run. Read up on why we think you should definitely add these lights to your setup. (Read)

Builds

Ultimate Spare Parts AR-9 [Pandemic Build]

What do you do in a pandemic? Build a 9mm training rifle from spare parts, of course! Come see what I pieced together to build-out my AR-9 (Read)

Gun Reviews

[Video+Review] Faxon ION: Super Lightweight AR-15

Faxon Firearms serves up a pair of the lightest AR-15s we've seen with their ION. But can they stand up to the rigors of range day? (Read)

Gun Reviews

[Review+Video] Angstadt Arms UDP-9: High-End AR-9

Are all pistol caliber carbines created equal? We hands-on review the high-end Angstadt Arms UDP-9 to see if it's worth the extra money. (Read)

Observations

7 Most Important Guns of The Vietnam War

A lot of battlefield innovation took place during the Vietnam War. Today we focus on the most important firearms of the era. (Read)

Gun Reviews

[Video+Review] BRN-180 Gen 2 Upper: History Dorks Rejoice

Love the AR-180? Brownells' BRN-180 Gen 2 upper brings it to life with a few awesome modernizations. We hands-on review both generations. (Read)

Builds

[Best AR-15 Builds] Modern American Musket (M16A4)

Want to build an updated M16A4 clone that’s perfect for hunting, defense, & plinking? Check out our build list to the Modern American Musket. (Read)

Buyer's Guide

5 Best Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) Triggers

Want to easily upgrade your pistol caliber carbine (PCC)? We go over a few of the best drop-in PCC triggers for self defense & competition. (Read)

Observations

How And Why The M16 Failed In Vietnam (And Is It Reliable Today?)

How bad was the M16 during the Vietnam War? And can you trust it (and the civilian AR-15 variants) today? We cover it all. (Read)

Builds

[Best AR-15 Builds] Pin & Weld Blue-Collar Duty Rifle

Treat yourself with a sub 16" barrel the right way. We go over a pin & weld duty rifle with all the DIY instructions included. (Read)
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