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Category AR-15


AR-15

How Do People Choose Their First Gun?

We take a look at some considerations most people look at when selecting their very first gun. From price to trigger pull, come see what we found! (Read)

Buyer's Guide

Best Ambidextrous AR-15 Lower Receivers & Conversions of 2023

Want a fully ambidextrous AR-15 lower? We've got you covered with several of our favorites. Plus the necessary parts to do a conversion on a standard lower. (Read)

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Best AR-15 Charging Handles 2023 [Hands-On]

There are dozens of AR-15 charging handles out there. We hands-on tested almost all of them and chose our favorites for specific AR build needs. (Read)

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6 Best AR-15 Muzzle Brakes & Compensators [Hands-On]

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. (Read)

How-To

How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver [Ultimate Visual Guide]

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. (Read)

Gear Reviews

Best Magpul PMAGs: All Of Them Reviewed

Why are PMAGs so great? We hands-on review literally every single model from the AR-15 variants (M2 vs M3) to Glock, AR-10, Scorpion, AK, and even drums. (Read)

Gun Laws

Featureless AR-15 Rifles [California Build Guide]

Quickly learn what makes a rifle "featureless," how to build a featureless AR-15, the benefits, and top mods for grips, stocks, and muzzle devices. (Read)

Buyer's Guide

5 Best Retro AR Rifles & Why You Need One

Retro is cool again and we've got the lowdown on the best retro AR-style rifles on the market. Come see which AR models we picked! (Read)

AR-15

Best AR-15 Build Tools to Help You Get Started

We've put together a list of tools you need to make your AR-15 building experience go a lot easier (and smoother)! (Read)

Buyer's Guide

Best AR-15 Barrels & Manufacturers [Hands-On]

Looking for the best AR-15 barrels? We cover our favorite manufacturers that we use in our own builds. Plus specific barrel models to suit your end purpose. (Read)

Buyer's Guide

Best 80% Lower Receivers & Jigs [AR-15, Glock, AR-10, AR-9]

Want to complete your own AR-15, AR-10, or AR-9 lowers? We cover the best aluminum and polymer 80% receivers. Plus the best jigs to get them done. (Read)

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Best AR-15 Backup Iron Sights (BUIS) in 2023

Optics break, batteries die, and scopes fail. A pair of these backup iron sights (BUIS) will make sure you have working sights at all times. (Read)

AR-15

AR-15 Pistol or SBR (Short Barrel Rifle): What’s Best For You?

We cover the pros/cons and current legal standing regarding SBRs vs. AR pistols. Come learn more about these shorter platforms. (Read)

AR-15

5 Best .300 Blackout AR-15 Uppers

The .300 Blackout is here to stay. We'll cover the best uppers out there for all budgets and build types...from pistol to rifle to suppressed. (Read)
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