The AR-15 is one of the most recognizable and widely discussed rifle platforms in the United States, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. For someone new to firearms, terms such as AR-15, M4, M16, upper receiver, lower receiver, bolt carrier group, direct impingement, and free-float handguard can make the platform seem more […]
A better trigger is one of those AR upgrades you notice immediately. You do not need to change the barrel, handguard, optic, or anything else to feel the difference. Swap out a typical mil-spec fire-control group for a cleaner single-stage trigger and the rifle simply becomes easier to shoot well. The Rise Armament T24 Blitz […]
Upgrading the trigger is one of the easiest ways to change how an AR-15 feels and performs. A standard mil-spec trigger is reliable, but the heavier pull, longer travel, and basic reset leave plenty of room for improvement. That is where aftermarket drop-in triggers have become so popular. The Rise Armament REV-535 takes the company’s […]
Aero Precision has been one of the most familiar names in the AR world for years. For a lot of builders, an Aero lower, upper, or receiver set has been the starting point for everything from a basic range rifle to a carefully planned custom build. That is why the latest news surrounding the company […]
A muzzle brake is one of the quickest ways to change how an AR-15 behaves when you press the trigger. A good brake redirects expanding gas to reduce rearward movement, settle the rifle faster, and make follow-up shots easier. A poorly matched brake may give you more concussion than practical benefit, especially on a rifle […]
An AR-15 buffer is one of the least expensive parts in the rifle and one of the easiest to misunderstand. Forum advice often turns buffer selection into a contest to stack as much tungsten into the receiver extension as possible. Heavier is smoother. Heavier reduces recoil. Every short barrel needs an H2, and every suppressed […]
The compact metal pistol with the unmistakable MAC-style profile does not have to carry a collector-grade price tag. MasterPiece Arms built the Defender as a legal semi-automatic 9mm that keeps the short receiver, top-cocking handle, large magazine, and boxy appearance people associate with the classic Ingram/MAC family. If you want the look and range fun […]
Some guns are built around a specific purpose. Others start with an idea that shooters, including strategichaley have wanted to see brought to life for years. The new Dirty Bird Patriot falls squarely into the second category. Inspired by one of the most memorable fictional firearms in video game history, the Dirty Bird Patriot takes […]
Forced reset triggers and active reset systems are designed to help shooters make faster follow-up shots by using the firearm’s operating cycle to push the trigger forward into reset. The system resets the trigger mechanically, but the shooter must still move the trigger rearward again to fire the next round. The Hoffman Tactical Trigger Kicker […]
For left-handed shooters, the standard AR-15 setup can create frustrations that right-handed shooters may not experience. Although the brass deflector on a properly functioning standard upper generally directs spent cases away from the shooter, gas and debris from the ejection port can still be distracting, particularly when shooting suppressed. A properly designed left-handed AR-15 upper […]