Author Archives: J Burton

Why the 12.5-Inch AR-15 Barrel Deserves More Attention

Most AR-15 barrel conversations end up in familiar territory. The 10.3-inch barrel has history behind [...]

What AB 1127 Means for Your California Handgun Purchase

If you already legally own a Glock in California, AB 1127 does not automatically make [...]

Dirty Bird Falcon AR-15: What You Need to Know Before Your First Range Trip

The Dirty Bird Falcon AR-15 is not the kind of rifle you bring to the [...]

Ambidextrous Lower Receivers: What They Are and Why They Matter

For most of the AR-15’s history, shooters simply accepted the controls where Eugene Stoner put [...]

Rise Armament REV-535 Trigger Overview

There are plenty of AR upgrades that are easy to ignore. The trigger is not [...]

Aero Precision Enters a New Chapter Under New Ownership

Aero Precision is entering a new chapter, and for builders, dealers, and shooters who rely [...]

Legal Updates on Suppressors in California in 2026

Suppressor law has moved faster in 2026 than it has in decades, and that has [...]

Best AK-47 Pattern Rifles in 2026: Zastava M70 vs. M90 vs. US-Made AKs

The AK has a way of sitting in the back of a shooter’s mind until [...]

MasterPiece Arms Defender: MAC-Style 9mm Range Fun

There are some guns people recognize instantly, even if they have never fired one, and [...]

Dirty Bird Patriot: The 7.5-Inch AR Pistol Inspired by a Gaming Classic

There are AR builds designed to solve a problem, and then there are AR builds [...]