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All About Red Dot Sights
It seems that an AR-15 and a red dot sight go hand in hand…if they had hands. When I finished building my AR, the first thing I did was to start pricing red dots (also called “reflex sights”). The...
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Saiga .223 Rifle Review
A saiga (say-guh) is a kind of antelope that lives in eastern Russia. Kind of a weird name for a rifle, but then again it might be appropriate. Have you seen a picture of this thing? It’s an ugly...
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Taurus PT-1911 Beginner Gun Review
For some reason, I’ve had this deeply held belief that a 1911 shouldn’t be a noob’s first gun. It’s an expensive, complex gun with a large and powerful caliber round that spits forth from it. While...
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SIG Sauer P238 Beginner Gun Review
Until now, I’d never really had the chance to shoot one of those .380 pocket pistols but I had heard many other’s opinions on them…whether I wanted to hear them or not. As far as I’m concerned, it’s a...
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Different Ammo in the Same Gun
Your revolver is a .357 magnum, but people say it shoots .38 special. Your new AR-15 says it can shoot 5.56X45mm, but your friends says just pick up a box of .223. What’s going on here? Has the...
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Demystifying Shotgun Shell Terms
Nine Millimeter Hollow Point? Straightforward. Forty Five ACP Full Metal Jacket? Makes Sense. Twelve Gauge Number Two Game Load? Lol wut? I mean, I get the 12 Gauge part. That “number 2” thing...
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Best AR-15 Stripped Upper Receivers For Your Build
So you’re ready to build your own AR-15 upper and aren’t sure what upper receiver to get? We’ve got you covered with our personal go-to receiver and also a couple of unique options. Intro If you...
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I Bought a Gun! Now What?
Congratulations are in order! You’ve made a big decision and joined the millions of gun owners in this country. So the question now is “what am I supposed to do with this thing?!?” I’m going to jump...
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Ballistol Product Review
I’ve been using Hoppe’s No. 9 to clean my gun since I’ve owned guns. Mainly because they sell it everywhere here and it’s cheap. It was only well into my hobby that I noticed the little disclaimer...
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What’s a Scout Rifle and Do I Need One?
In the 1970s, Col. Jeff Cooper, a rifleman’s rifleman if there ever was one (and firearm safety rules guy), pioneered the idea of a general purpose rifle that would work in a variety of roles from...
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How to Install a Hiperfire Trigger
Learn how to quickly install your Hiperfire Trigger. It might seem a little difficult but I walk through everything with tons of pictures and lessons learned. Tools Needed Hiperfire Trigger: In this...
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How to Install an AR-15 Ambidextrous Safety Lever
Learn how to quickly install an ambidextrous safety for your AR-15, complete with step-by-step pictures, instructions, and recommended products. Now you’ll be able to use your rifle as a lefty or if...
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How to Install the Magpul BAD Lever
Learn how to quickly install the Magpul Bad Lever which helps you manipulate the bolt catch with just your right hand. Reload faster and lock your bolt more easily with this AR-15 upgrade. Tools...
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How to Install & Tune the JP Silent Captured Spring with Pictures
Tools Needed JP Silent Captured Spring ($140): One of the best upgrades you can make to your AR-15 platform after a trigger. It eliminates the springy sound of the regular buffer tube assembly and...
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How to Pin a Collapsible Stock
Learn how to easily pin a collapsible stock to satisfy the Assault Weapons Ban (AWB) criteria with a drill, roll pin, and epoxy. Blind Pinned and Epoxied Stock Note the disclaimer that this is for...
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How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver: Ultimate Visual Guide
There’s nothing like assembling your own AR-15 lower receiver for personal satisfaction and customization. I’ll guide you through everything with minimal tools and tons of tips I’ve learned the hard...
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How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver: Ultimate Visual Guide
So you want to build your own AR-15 upper receiver? We’ll make it quick and painless for you with photos detailing every single step and tips/tricks we’ve learned through many builds. Plus, learn why...
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Hornady vs Harbor Freight Ultrasonic Cleaner Review
Want to know the best way to super clean gun parts (and jewelry)? Well the answer is with an ultrasonic cleaner! We’ll walk you through how they work and also how two popular models stack up in a head...
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The Top 10 Movie Guns
What is it about Hollywood and guns? I don’t think there’s any entity out there that can create a desire for a particular firearm more than putting it in the forefront of an awesome movie. It doesn’t...
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Ruger American Ultimate Review
Whether or not to buy the Ruger American Rifle came down to a coin flip for me. See why I chose it and how it delivers! Ruger American with Scope Package Introduction A few months ago I was overcome...
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