Author Archives: Dirty Bird Staff
California Roster Guns FAQ
When it comes to California roster guns, the topic gets confusing quickly. This is understandable, [...]
Feb
Buy an AR-15 with Bitcoin? Embracing Bitcoin for AR-15 Purchases
Sure, you’ve dabbled with crypto, but have you really, truly lived if you can say [...]
Feb
The AR-15 Upper Receiver: Parts, Tools, and What You Need to Know
When it comes to assembling or upgrading an AR-15, the AR-15 upper receiver is the [...]
Feb
The Velocity Recoil-Less 5.56/.223 Bolt Carrier Group: A Game Changer for Your AR-15
When building an AR, other than the barrel, the bolt carrier group is something that [...]
Feb
The Best Pistol Lights of 2025: The Ultimate Guide
If you own a defensive handgun, equipping it with a weapon-mounted pistol light (WML) isn’t [...]
Feb
The Ultimate Guide to Pistol Lights for 2025
For many years, I understood the need for a light on my defensive carbine, but [...]
Feb
A Guide to AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group Coatings and Materials
The AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) is the heart of your firearm’s operating system. As [...]
Jan
Common AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) Issues and Their Fixes
The Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) is one of the most critical components of the AR-15, [...]
Jan
Best Budget AR-15 Complete Uppers Under $600 in 2025
The AR-15 platform has become a cornerstone of modern firearms, offering versatility, reliability, and near-endless [...]
Jan
Shadow Systems MR920: A New Take on Glock Design for California Gun Owners
California gun owners have a new option on the Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale: [...]
Jan