Testing AR-15 Magazines

Thank you for checking out our AR-15 magazine test. We’ll be testing some of the most popular AR-15 magazine options available on the market. This testing includes a variety of real-world scenarios that you may run into if you own an AR platform rifle. Below, you’ll find the magazines in our test listed in alphabetical…

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Do You Really Need An Ambidextrous Lower Receiver?

Many blogs and marksmen resources recommend that you make use of an ambidextrous lower. Are they as necessary as let’s say a premium AR rifle barrel for you to be a successful sharpshooter? Probably not, but there are many benefits to an ambidextrous lower, especially if you plan to use your weapon for personal or…

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What Are The Most Common Barrel Profiles For The AR-15?

If you’re new to semi-automatic rifle ownership, the odds are that your first acquisition will probably be an AR15 semi-automatic rifle with a standard barrel in the upper receiver. Although your rifle’s barrel may provide years of dependable range shooting or hunting trips, it’s highly likely that eventually, you’ll want to upgrade or modify your…

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AR-15 Lower Receiver Aluminum Vs Polymer

The AR 15 Rifle has come a long way. When the AR series of rifles was designed by Eugene Stoner in the 1950s, they were made of aluminum. At the time, it was the metal of choice for spacecraft and jets, whereas many guns were still wood and steel. Stoner’s design was written off, for…

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Forged Vs. Billet Lower Receivers

Regardless of whether you’re building your own or purchasing one off the rack, owners of an AR15 have one thing in common, and that’s dependable and durable operation for many years to come. When making a choice, you’ll hear terms such as billet or forged lower receivers and it can be a little confusing as…

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