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Best Back-Up Iron Sights (BUIS): Sighting System That Never Shuts Off
Nowadays, red dots and modern optics are all the rage in gun sighting systems. They’re great and all, but are not totally immune to the weakness of all things electrical – they can shut off. Also, optics usually involve some sort of glass lance that can scratch or even break. Things can easily go out ... Read more
Best AR-10 Barrels: Complete Buyer’s Guide for 2022
Bigger and meaner than an AR-15, the AR-10 is a beast of a rifle and one of the last true Battle Rifles still in service today. Getting the best AR-10 barrel you can find is a key part of having a really badass rifle. But with different patterns, brands, and dozens of options — finding ... Read more
Best AR-15 Barrels: 2022 Complete Buyer’s Guide
You need a new barrel, maybe this is a new build or maybe your old barrel just isn’t cutting it anymore. But you don’t just want new, you want the best AR-15 barrel you can find (and afford). Lucky for you, we got all that a whole lot more. If you want a crash course ... Read more
Best Bolt Carrier Groups (BCG) [2022]
Are you currently looking to install a new bolt carrier group on your AR-15? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The bolt carrier group is one of the single most important components to have in your AR-15. It is after all what allows the rifle to fire and function. Without it, your AR ... Read more
XM193 vs XM855 – [Comparison 2025]
So what is best, the XM193 or XM855? And, what’s the difference between the M and SM bullets? We’ll go into the details in this article. Let’s first get to the M v XM difference. It is pretty straightforward. There is none. Well, at least none worth writing home about. M stands for mil-spec and ... Read more
Best AR-15 80% Lowers
In times like these, you can never have too many lowers. Maybe you’re a big DIY-er, maybe you just like saving money, maybe you don’t want the government tracking you – an AR-15 80% lower might be the ticket! This can be a complex and controversial topic with loads of misinformation out there, but we’ll ... Read more
Best 6.8 SPC Magazines
The 6.8 SPC is a less-known round for the AR-15 when it comes to the general public. But, it is a favorite among professional marksmen and precision shooters alike. Why? Because the 6.8 SPC was built to exceed the standard AR-15 platform capable of firing 223 Remington or 5.56x45mm NATO rounds at extended ranges. You ... Read more
The Best AR-15 Side Charging Upper [2021]
Do you need something different in your life? Have you ever looked at your AK friends with their side charging upper and thought “man, that’s cool”. From long-range precision shooting to just wanting something new and awesome, a side-charging upper can be a super cool addition to your range of ARs. Better designed than ever ... Read more
AR-15 Lower Assembly [Hands-On Guide]
Building your own AR-15 lower is the most complex part of an AR-15, but it really isn’t too bad. With some basic tools, a couple of hours (for your first lower, maybe 30 minutes for your 3rd+), and this guide — you’ll quickly be able to assemble your AR-15 lower and get it ready for ... Read more
The 300 AAC Blackout Round
The AR-15 has more cartridges than you can shake a stick at and one of the most popular is the 300 AAC Blackout (or 300 BLK for short)! This .30 cal round is great at supersonic speeds but quiet as a mouse fart when subsonic and suppressed. From uppers to rifles to ammo, we have ... Read more
Best AR-15 Pistol Lowers
The lower receiver is the essential piece of the semi-automatic rifle. Regardless of whether you’re building a new AR-15 pistol from the ground up or otherwise seeking to upgrade your existing one. Having a good quality AR-15 pistol lower ensures you get full enjoyment out of your AR pistol. Unfortunately, not all lowers are as ... Read more
.223 Wylde – Chambering Your AR-15 With The Best Of Both Worlds [Review]
Determining the better option between the .223 Remington and the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges is an ongoing debate in the firearms community. Some prefer the .223 Rems, some go for the stronger 5.56x45s. But if you pick one your AR can’t safely or accurately shoot the other, or can it? Enter the .223 Wylde chamber, a ... Read more
The 5 Best 5.56 Suppressors for Your Rifle
Do you want to go partially deaf in an old age, or do you want to buy a new toy for your rifle? Maybe that is a bit dramatic, but a suppressor will help reduce the loud bangs. They’ll also help control the muzzle rise and recoil. Letting you place follow on shots nice and ... Read more
Best 6.5 Grendel Uppers
Have you ever looked at your AR-15 and wished that it just had a little more Power. Defending yourself from four-legged threats, harvesting game, or punching steel at really long distances — you just need a little more power sometimes. Thankfully, you can have it. If you’re not sure what the hype is about 6.5 ... Read more
Best AR Pistol: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
The world of AR-15s has exploded in size and popularity in the past 10 years and now with more options than ever. One of those options is the AR Pistol. But what is it, and what place should it have in your collection? To figure this all out, we need to look at federal laws, ... Read more
Best AR-10 Triggers: Ultimate Guide
A smooth and precise trigger is definitely worth an investment. When you upgrade your AR-10’s trigger to a top-tier trigger you’ll notice that your accuracy improves. You’ll also get a more enjoyable shooting experience. Now, most factory AR-10s come with decent triggers already installed, but there are still lots of aftermarket triggers floating around on ... Read more
Best AR-10s [Ultimate Guide for 2022]
Trucks, steaks, and cartridges — sometimes, size does matter. If the AR-15 is America’s rifle. I think we should agree that it is, and the AR-10 is America’s rifle built like Rocky Balboa. Bigger, stronger, faster, and a mean left. From the history of this awesome platform to the practical applications. Plus, my recommendations for ... Read more
SIG M400 Tread: Great AR Under $1,000
There are a lot of AR-15 options out there. For this article we’re going to look at a relative newcomer that is a great shot, and that will set you back less than $1,000. Namely, the Sig M400 Tread. This is a 5.56 NATO calibre rifle based on the venerable M4 and M16 designs. It ... Read more
Best AR-10 Lowers
It has been said the AR-15 is “America’s Rifle” and I would tend to agree! But sometimes, you just need more power than what you can fit in an AR-15. Enter, the OG, the GOAT, the AR-10. Designed in the mid to late 1950s, the AR-10 never really got to reach its full potential until ... Read more
Rock River Arms LAR-15 [Full 2021 Review]
The Modern Sporting Rifle seems to have a polarizing effect on shooters and non-shooters alike, at least in my experience. To an old-school rifle shooter, an AR-style rifle is anathema to his or her way of thinking…rifles are supposed to be wood and metal with no plastic. I am a fan of the MSR, or ... Read more
The 4 Best AR-15 Front Sights
AR-15 rifles are the type of firearms that are fun to upgrade and accessorize. Iron sights are an example of an accessory that most gun owners like to upgrade. We scoured through the market and made this list of the best AR-15 front sights we could find. The main thing you’ll want to consider when ... Read more
The Best AR-15 Tool Kits
I like my AR-15s. I like them a lot, and that means hours spent maintaining and improving them. My standard tools work fine for most of my gunsmithing, but sometimes it’s nice to have a dedicated AR-15 tool kit with a few extra special pieces that make the job that much easier. These are some ... Read more
M4 Vs AR15 – Comparison
The M4 vs AR15, and the M16, and the dozens of variations of each all with their own letter and number combinations to denote their exact flavor of what is almost the same thing — it’s confusing. To make matters worse, this is one of those naming conventions that some gun owners love to pick ... Read more
The 6 Best AR Pistol Cases
As you are reading this I guess you are wondering should you get a hard or a soft case for your AR Pistol? I’ll give you the pros and cons of them both as well as a list of the best AR Pistol Cases available both soft and hard. I’ll also cover what you need ... Read more
Best .450 Bushmaster Uppers
Are you looking to put together your own AR-15 in .450 Bushmaster or upgrade an existing one to the round? Either way, you’ve come to the right place. Your .450 Bushmaster rifle is only as good as its upper receiver. So, with that in mind, buying one with quality is just as crucial as learning ... Read more
Best 6.5 Grendel Barrels [2022]
Are you looking to upgrade your AR-15 6.5 Grendel barrel? Maybe you are thinking about building a rifle from the ground up and are trying to decide which barrel would be best? If any of these questions are on your mind, you can stop right here. When building a 6.5 Grendel AR-15, you need a ... Read more
The 4 Best EOTechs for AR15
Well, well, well, you’ve been saving up, and it’s time to invest in your first EOTech sight for your AR 15. How do you know where to start? You know the more generic scopes and sights haven’t cut it for you, and you need a technologically advanced and high-end product to get you through extreme ... Read more
Best AR-15 9mm Conversion Kits
You might be reading this because you already have an AR-15 or planning to get your very first AR-15. And now you want to use it more. A great way to get more use and have more fun with your AR-15 is to convert it to a 9mm. I’ll let you know how to do ... Read more
Best .300 Blackout Muzzle Brakes
Are you currently on the market for a .300 Blackout muzzle brake for your AR-15? If so, you’ve come to the right place. While not totally necessary for your AR-15, a muzzle brake is still a great accessory to install on your rifle to reduce recoil and muzzle rise. In addition, a muzzle brake enables ... Read more
[Review] Ruger AR 556
The Ruger brand is a trusted name in the gun industry. When Ruger introduced the SR-55 12 years ago, everybody loved it except for its hefty price tag. Thankfully, Ruger released the all-American-made and affordable entry-level version of the AR-15, the Ruger AR-556. As you may know, we have written many reviews and guides for ... Read more