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What to Look for in an AR-15 Upper Receiver: Complete Uppers and Stripped Options Explored
The upper receiver is the linchpin of your AR-15, anchoring the barrel, bolt carrier group [...]
Feb
The Springfield Echelon in 2025: A Hands-On Take on a Duty-Grade Striker
It’s February 2025, and I’ve been beating on the Springfield Echelon for weeks—range sessions, holster [...]
Feb
The Springfield Prodigy in 2025: A Hands-On Take on the 1911 Evolution
It’s February 2025, and I’ve spent the last few months running the 4.25″ Springfield Prodigy [...]
Feb
California Roster Guns FAQ
When it comes to California roster guns, the topic gets confusing quickly. This is understandable, [...]
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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 upper receiver is the heart [...]
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