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Building an AR Pistol: What You NEED to Know

Building an AR Pistol: What You NEED to Know

If you have been hesitant to build an AR pistol, I hope this helps. Never have so many parts been available, and at mostly reasonable prices. I recommend you get yours ASAP, before the ATF figures out a way to reclassify them all as SBR’s.

Building A Backyard Range

Building A Backyard Range

A few years ago, I began searching for a property that would accommodate constructing my own shooting range. To help get you started in the right direction, below are a few tips from my journey that I hope will help you construct your own backyard range.

An 80% 1911 Frame You Can Build in Your Garage

An 80% 1911 Frame You Can Build in Your Garage

The Phantom Jig really makes it possible for the “garage builder” or “kitchen table gunsmith” to build a 1911. You need a drill press, a sturdy vise, and some elbow grease.

Lyman Takes Over Mark 7 Automated Presses - Builds First New Dies in 40 Years! - SHOT Show 2020

Lyman Takes Over Mark 7 Automated Presses – Builds First New Dies in 40 Years! – SHOT Show 2020

This past year Lyman Products acquired Mark 7 reloading, and it is a huge jump for one of the most recognized names in shooting sports. Mark 7 started out making automation systems for Dillon presses. We covered them in our SHOT Show vids back in 2012ish. As the company grew, and more and more small [...]

CZ Builds NEW Dan Wesson 1911/CZ-75 Hybrid Pistol..also Bren 2 MS Carbine, 457 Chassis – SHOT Show 2020

CZ Builds NEW Dan Wesson 1911/CZ-75 Hybrid Pistol..also Bren 2 MS Carbine, 457 Chassis – SHOT Show 2020

CZ-USA has expanded their booth at SHOT Show 2020 and their offerings for the year. In addition to the dream pistol, there’s the Bren 2 Carbine and the 457 Chassis rifle.

AR Building Made Easy: Gas Block Genie and Roll Pin Wizard - SHOT Show 2020

AR Building Made Easy: Gas Block Genie and Roll Pin Wizard – SHOT Show 2020

Two incredibly simple tools that make short work of the more frustrating parts of assembling an AR-15. The Gas Block Genie can be found for $14.99 and the Roll Pin Wizard for $17.99

The Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot: A Homebuilder’s Paradise

The Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot: A Homebuilder’s Paradise

There aren’t many events where you can get an idea for a build (or builds), find & purchase all of your parts to complete it, and get the specialized tools you need for the job, all in one day.

No Compromise DIY: Building a Race Ready AR-15 Dream Rig

No Compromise DIY: Building a Race Ready AR-15 Dream Rig

My affinity for scary black rifles began eons ago, back in 2003, as an honorary member of the Tarleton State High Power Rifle Team. From there, my interests morphed into local 3-gun competitions where I took my DCM rifle and changed out parts to make the gun more viable for match shooting—something of a Franken-gun, really, but it ran well, and it was a tack driver.

AR Build? Real Avid Has Every Tool You Need in One Master Box

AR Build? Real Avid Has Every Tool You Need in One Master Box

Whether you have built a dozen guns for friends or you are a first-timer, tools make all the difference. Real Avid’s Master Grade Tools and how-to information prepares you to take on any AR from basic builds to exotic custom jobs.

CMMG Adding 10mm Firearms and Builder Kits to Banshee Series

CMMG Adding 10mm Firearms and Builder Kits to Banshee Series

CMMG is expanding their Banshee series of AR-based firearms with a fleet of new pistols and short-barreled rifles chambered for 10mm Auto.