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G&A Basics: How AR-15 Muzzle Brakes Work
Photo by Tim Yan Contrary to popular opinion, the way muzzle brakes work is less voodoo magic than it is rocket science. It’s true, so you can leave the incense at Auntie Mildred’s cottage when you...
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Gear Guide: Best Ways to Trick Out Your AR-15
Maj. Gen. William H. Rupertus definitely got it right when he penned, “This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.” While most AR-15s will likely never see combat, the Rifleman’s...
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G&A Perspectives: Do We Need the AR-15 Forward Assist?
The forward assist is one of the features we’ve come to expect on the AR-15 and its multitude of clones. But how many of us ever use it or even understand why it’s there? Does it belong on the modern...
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NFL Bans Super Bowl Gun Commercial
Daniel Defense recently submitted a commercial to FOX to be played during the 2014 NFL Super Bowl XLVIII. Though the video doesn’t showcase one of the company’s popular DDM4 rifles, this paid...
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First Look: BCM KeyMod Rail System
New for 2014, Bravo Company (BCM) USA and Gunfighter Industries are introducing a revolutionary new handguard system for the AR-15 platform. Weighing just 5-ounces, the 13-inch BCM KeyMod Rail System...
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Introducing the Daniel Defense MK12 Rifle
The new Daniel Defense MK12 is being touted by many as a special ops’ dream rifle. Daniel Defense designed this rifle with traditional SOCOM MK12 configurations, such as a stainless steel barrel and...
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First Look: Colt CRP-18 Pro Competition Rifle
With the surge in popularity of practical shooting competitions such as IPSC and 3-Gun Nation, firearm manufacturers are getting into the game with specialized rifles intended for winning. The Colt...
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G&A TV: .300 Blackout vs. .300 Whisper
Rifles chambered for .300 cartridges are emerging from several major manufacturers in the firearms industry, and that’s no coincidence. Originally developed and marketed by J.D. Jones, one of the main...
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First Look: Gilboa Snake Double Barrel AR-15
Sporting a unique double-barrel design, the Gilboa Snake is built to deliver twice the firepower. Chambered in .223 Rem./5.56 NATO, the Snake incorporates two bolt carriers and dual 9.5-inch barrels...
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First Look: TrackingPoint TP AR 556
TrackingPoint announced an addition to their Precision Guided Firearm (PGF) lineup earlier this year following the success of the XS Series PGF bolt-action rifles, featuring the flagship XS1 .338 Lapua...
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Daniel Defense Introduces New Guns & SLiM KeyMod Rail System
Daniel Defense has announced a handful of exciting new products, including three rifles in the DDM4v11 series, the MK18 pistol and a .300 AAC Blackout pistol. New-product introductions also include...
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G&A Basics: How to Mount AR Optics
Modular rifle platforms like the AR-15 make it a breeze to quickly attach optics and accessories. It’s generally easy to mount a rifle scope or red dot sight to an AR-15, but knowing the right tips and...
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Daniel Defense Rifles Now in More Color Options
With the introduction of exclusive new Cerakote finish options, Daniel Defense is proving that black isn’t the only color in the AR rifle spectrum. The Black Creek, Georgia company is expanding its Mil...
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First Look: Ruger AR-556
Ruger’s new AR-556 marks the company’s first M4-style rifle with a direct-impingement gas system. The best part of all: The AR-556 is manufactured by Ruger in the USA, and you won’t have to refinance...
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First Look: TrackingPoint ShotGlass & New Semiauto PGF Rifles
TrackingPoint is continuing to expand the capabilities of shooters by infusing technology into firearms. The company recently introduced the world’s first pair of wirelessly-integrated digital...
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How New York Lost: Troy’s Pump Action Rifle (PAR)
Since the sunset of the federal “Assault Weapons Ban” in 2004, supporters of stricter gun laws have had black rifles in their sights. With a decade’s worth of images portraying select-fire M16/M4...
View ArticleG&A Quiz: How well do you know the AR-15?
If you’ve ever handled or fired an AR-15, you know that its versatility makes it a perfect choice for nearly any shooter. But how well do you really know the AR? Take our quiz to find out if you’re a...
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At the Range: LWRC Six8 Razorback
We’ve seen a great deal of experimentation with ARs built to feed cartridges other than the standard .223 Rem./5.56 NATO, and the 6.8 SPC has emerged as one of the more popular choices for gun owners....
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Introducing the Daniel Defense DDM4V11 Pro Carbine
Designed mainly for competitive shooters, the Daniel Defense DDM4V11 Pro Series Carbine is the newest rifle contender in the sport of 3-gun. Competition-ready features include a threaded 18-inch cold...
View ArticleM855 Ammo QUIZ: Do You Know the Hard Facts?
Recent attempts by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) to ban M855 “green tip” ammunition has resulted in a variety of misinformation about this common rifle round. When it...
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First Look: Patriot Ordnance Factory Olde School .308
Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF-USA) is well known for its innovation of the AR platform, and the company is continuing this effort with the release of its new Olde School rifle chambered in .308...
View ArticleAt the Range: DRD Tactical CDR-15 “Suitcase Gun”
At first glance, you might think the CDR-15 rifle from DRD Tactical is just another AR-15 with a fancy paint job. It looks and functions much like a standard mil-spec rifle, but take a closer look —...
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LWRC Now Offering Free Aimpoint Micro T-1 Optics on Select Models
LWRC has partnered with Aimpoint to launch a new limited-time Step Up Promotion, in which buyers purchasing select LWRC rifles will receive a free Aimpoint Micro T-1 2-MOA red dot sight. The program...
View ArticleAt the Range: Evolution of the Rifle Stock
The days of traditional wood stocks being the only option for rifle shooters are long gone. While wood-stocked rifles are still common, manufacturers today offer rifle stocks that are made from diverse...
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First Look: Olympic Arms MPR 308-15
First, there were convertible cars. Then there were convertible laptops. Now, Olympic Arms has introduced the first-ever convertible rifle. The new MPR (Multi Purpose Rifle) 308-15 is designed with a...
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POF-USA Offers Nine-Position Gas Block
Patriot Ordnance Factory offers consumers the chance to own a Dictator. The nine-position Dictator Gas Block is designed for use in rifles with attached suppressors. The use of a suppressor increases...
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11 Great Pistol Caliber Carbines
The most obvious reason to own a carbine and a rifle in the same caliber is practicality. If your rifle and your handgun use the same cartridge, that means you’ll only have to track down one type of...
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CMMG Expands Mutant Line
One of the more interesting concepts introduced this year is the CMMG Mk47 Mutant, an AR platform designed specifically to chamber the 7.62×39 round used in the AK-47 and its variants. Now, CMMG is...
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Colt LE6920 Magpul Upgrade Introduced
The Colt LE6920MPS’ name is already a bit of a mouthful, but the company has added another few letters at the end: MOE SL. Colt’s standard AR now comes with Magpul’s MOE SL furniture, upgrading the...
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An Inside Look: Ruger SR-556 Takedown AR
Don’t be fooled by first impressions. The Ruger SR-556 Takedown displays its ingenuity and reliability when dissembled. Guns that we can take apart and store in a bag are always a fun topic. Ruger’s...
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