So far in previous posts from our easy AR15 build series we’ve planned out our new rifle, figured the cost of parts and gotten the tools organized. Now we’re ready to take the first big step in assembling our upper, installing the barrel and gas block. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In the last episode of this series, we started the process of planning out an easy ar15 build. Today, we’re going to take a look at our overall cost, go over the tools that we’ll need to put everything together and explain the reasoning behind going with our simpler subassemblies, such as a complete lower. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The modern AR15 weapon system is all about options. In most states, the local gun store will have a few different choices available right off of the rack. But, sometimes, while holding one of those shiny new ARs, a fella thinks “ya know, I just wish this one had…” This could end with upgraded handguards, Magpul furniture, a better trigger, match grade barrel, tricked out bolt carrier group, adjustable gas system, ambidextrous features or any of a number of custom touches. With that in mind, we’re going to put together an AR designed for emergency preparedness and show the easy way to get the most wanted features into a new build. If you’ve never put together your own AR15 before, this is a great place to start.
Ruger’s 10/22 rifle has been a mainstay of rimfire shooters for the last fifty years. This simple design is the first rifle in the hands of many youngsters, while other folks will customize it to the point that there are no Ruger made parts remaining. However, with many non-youth shooters, a common complaint with the 10/22’s design is ergonomic issues with the factory stock. The short length, lack of any adjustment and a barrel band can work against a shooter who is pursuing precision marksmanship.
There is an increasing interest in suppressor ownership and calibers which are short barreled rifle friendly, such as 300 blackout. Quiet firearms are more pleasant to shoot, help protect hearing and are less likely to disturb the neighbors. However, these types of items are subject to additional tax and regulations by the federal government. One legal way to simplify these paperwork and ownership issues is with a NFA Firearms Trust. These trusts can allow certain friends or family to borrow your NFA items, shorten paperwork processing time and make it easier to pass on these items to beneficiaries.
One of the advantages of the AR weapon system is that there are options for pretty much every interest, budget and intended use. Patriot Ordinance Factory got their start back in 2002 and now represents the higher end of the AR spectrum. Frank DeSomma, who comes from an aerospace background, started the company with the idea of innovating the AR platform. Since then, they have been a pioneer with ideas such as piston driven systems, one piece bolt carriers and dual extraction technology. We had the opportunity to tour their Phoenix, Arizona headquarters and take a look behind the scenes to see how POF ARs are made.
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We should all be able to agree that bad things sometimes happen unexpectedly. Taking that first step from being unprepared towards being ready for these events does not have to be complicated or expensive. If someone is starting from a preparedness level of zero, they can put together their first, survival starter kit in about fifteen minutes from things that are probably already around the house. This would be a simple kit that would be at home in the trunk of a car while driving around town or in a daypack while out for a hike. Is it going to contain everything that someone would ever need for any emergency? No, of course not. But, it will cover many situations with just a few common items, gathered in advance. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you are going to do any amount of shooting, good eye and ear protection is a must. The problem with most of the inexpensive ways to keep your hearing, such as earplugs, is that they make it very difficult to hear what is going on around you. But, at less than forty bucks, Howard Leight Impact Sport Earmuffs
The stock trigger that comes with most factory AR15s does its job, but is often described as “heavy”, “gritty” or “rough”. Thankfully, if you ended up with a less than ideal set of parts, swapping out for a new, aftermarket trigger is pretty darn easy. For most owners, this is a task that does not even require the aid of a gunsmith and can be knocked out in about fifteen minutes. It is time well spent, as a nice trigger can increase accuracy and make shooting more fun.
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Monoprice probably isn’t the first or even the second name that comes to mind when you start looking for a hard case to protect your gear. But, they do have twenty different case sizes available for around half the asking price of some name brand cases. So, what are you giving up when you buy a Monoprice hard case, instead of a more expensive one to protect your radio, pistol or camera? To answer this question, we ordered a “Weatherproof Hard Case with Customizable Foam, 8″ x 7″ x 6” ” to get our hands on one. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…