AR-15 Rifles
AR-15 rifles run well even when caked with crud, but sooner or later you do have to clean even the most abuse-immune AR-15 rifle. Cleaning is never fun, but there are a few tools, tips and techniques that can reduce the pain and get you back shooting a little faster.
Over Spring Break, CTD Suzanne introduces one of her girlfriends to the shooting sports by getting out with an S&W M&P 15-22, S&W M&P .22 pistol and the DPMS Classic 16 A2 carbine. Do you think gun choice matters when introducing someone to shooting? Read on to find out.
When it is too hot to do anything else—build your own AR-15! This quick start guide tells you how.
Finding the right .22 ammunition to become a top notch shooter is time well spent. This article shares the pros and cons of the .22 caliber and how to make sure your training leads to results instead of just making brass…shooting without a purpose. Read this article to make sure you make the most of your time, money and skills.
Adding a Geissele Hi-Speed National Match Trigger to a Rock River Arms Operator AR is a big step in building my ultimate AR-15. Designed for NRA High Power Rifle competition with highly modified AR-15-type rifles, the Geissele trigger is an easy upgrade with its clear installation instructions. Read this post to learn how.
Discover how to pick the right barrel, Chrome Molly Steel or Stainless Steel (Match Grade), by picking the right tool for the job at hand. Whether you’re defending your home or ranch, participating in a CMP match or want extreme accuracy at long ranges, there is an AR-15 barrel that’s just right for you.
The “made in the USA” MasterPiece Arms MPAR 556 Sporting Rifle differentiates itself from other AR-style rifles by its heavy stamped-steel receiver. Read this article to learn more.
It wasn’t that long ago when it felt like the AR-15 rifle was purchased exclusively by men. Sure, we would shoot our husband’s, boyfriend’s or guy friend’s, but up until about a year ago, not one woman shooter I know had purchased her own AR-15. Now I know plenty who researched, picked out and own their very own AR-15. Rough estimates put the AR-15 as the most commonly owned firearm and favorite rifle in America and I know why. I love the AR-15.
AR-15 barrels vary greatly between manufacturers, and even models in some cases, and one of the most common variances is the ‘rate of twist.” Understanding how the rate of twist affects your results and how to find the best ammunition for your AR-15.
Purchasing a factory AR-15/MSR certainly satisfies your need for instant gratification. Perhaps you are new to the black rifle world and intimidated by the seemingly never-ending array of choices on lowers, uppers and parts that buying stock just seems easier. However, building your own AR-15 rifle satisfies in the long term. To start, you will need a lower receiver. The lower receiver is the part of the gun that makes it a gun and comes with a serial number. For your first entry-lever AR-15 build, the Del-Ton stripped lower will handle hundreds of thousands of rounds.