Bass Fishing
Posted by on 6/1/2022 to
There are many reasons why Bass is the most popular type of freshwater fishing in the U.S First of all it can be found in a lot of places, every state in the union has Bass fishing including Hawaii. This is due in part to Bass
Glocks
Posted by on 5/11/2022 to
Glocks might be the most popular pistols in the world. Introduced in 1982 with the Glock 17, this pistol had some great features including its most defining feature, the striker-fired system. It’s also easy to use with a low
Get a Good Barrel
Posted by on 5/4/2022 to
There are a lot of parts to your favorite gun, but none as important as the barrel. The barrel is the essence of a firearm. It is literally the part of the gun that the bullet shoots out of. You never want any part of your gun
AK vs. AR
Posted by on 5/2/2022 to
AK or AR? Not even a question right? AR all the way. However, what are the differences between these two, and where do they excel? Reliability? Ease of use? Both the AK-47 or
Guns or Bear Spray?
Posted by on 5/2/2022 to
You’re walking through the wilderness, armed with your rifle of choice, and you see a bear. What do you do? Do you shoot it, shoot in the air, not shoot at all? What if you have Bear Spray and a gun, which should you use?
Shotgun vs. Rifle
Posted by on 4/25/2022 to
In the past we’ve talked about how our favorite firearm the AR-15 compares to other firearms. Perhaps predictably the AR-15 came out on top. But as we all know the right tool for the right job simply can’t be beat. There are
What Is an AR-50?
Posted by on 4/18/2022 to
The AR in AR-15 stands for Armalite, not assault rifle. This is a common misconception but is also the reason the AR-50 is named as it is. The caliber for this rifle is, you guessed it, .50
Why Is .223 Remington So Great?
Posted by on 4/15/2022 to
If the first rifle cartridge you ever fire is a .223 Remington, you could do a lot worse. It’s a great round for beginners. High velocity yet small caliber, it is highly accurate without much of a kick. Is this the best round
What Is An AR-30?
Posted by on 4/11/2022 to
Many know of the AR-10, the predecessor to the AR-15. Calibrated to use larger ammunition, the AR-10 used roughly the same ammo as the service rifle at the time, the M1 Garand. This was the 30 Government 06, or more commonly
How Are Calibers Measured?
Posted by on 4/8/2022 to
Back in the day, like way back in the 1800s when rifling was becoming more common, calibers were starting to emerge. Caliber is not determined from a bullet or cartridge, the caliber is determined from the barrel. Specifically,
Guntec
Posted by on 4/6/2022 to
We love Guntec products, which is probably not surprising, after all,
what’s not to love? Guntec makes high quality, lightweight, ergonomic,
aesthetically good looking gun parts in a wide array of colors. If you
Hunting Game Appropriate for Caliber
Posted by on 4/4/2022 to
There are a lot of different cartridges out there, and there is a reason why your favorite cartridge is your favorite. Each cartridge created was designed with a lot of care. Everything from the dimensions, or size and shape of
Davidson Defense Mil-Spec Offerings
Posted by on 3/30/2022 to
A civilian AR-15 can never be fully Mil-Spec. However, there are some parts where Mil-Spec is the most common type of part. This can be good since Mil-Spec is synonymous with quality. and there are some parts where it makes a
Anti-Walk Pins
Posted by on 3/28/2022 to
You may have heard of Anti-Walk Pins . They seem to have come about because someone looked at the original hammer and trigger pins and thought: ”These look pretty unreliable.” You may already know why someone would think that,
Takedown Pins
Posted by on 3/25/2022 to
There are a lot of choices when it comes to AR-15 parts. Many different manufacturers, often with many different styles of parts. This gives AR-15 owners the freedom to decide which part works best for them. Takedown Pins are a
What's the Difference Between an AR-10 & LR-308?
Posted by on 3/23/2022 to
Have you ever called an LR-308 an AR-10? If so, you're not alone. The LR-308 is often seen as the same rifle, though they are definitely two different platforms. The AR-10 has the distinction of being first, but many agree that
Let There Be Light. Optics, Lasers, & Lights For Your AR-15
Posted by on 3/14/2022 to
Your gun works well with lights. To aim, to see where it aims, so that when it is dark you can see where the target is. An optic (red dot), a laser sight, and an attachable flashlight are what your gun wants. One of the greatest
How Is An AR-9 Different Than An AR-15?
Posted by on 3/14/2022 to
An AR-9 is similar to an AR-15 except it fires 9MM ammunition and as such has a 9MM compatible Barrel, BCG, Buffer System, and Magazine. There are a lot of advantages to having such a rifle. For one thing, using pistol
What Are 80% Lowers?
Posted by on 3/4/2022 to
An 80% lower is a lower receiver blank, in the shape of the lower receiver without certain holes and a serial number. An un-finished 80% lower cannot accept a trigger, hammer, or safety so it cannot be used as a firearm until
Is an AR-15 Easier to Use Than a Handgun?
Posted by on 2/21/2022 to
There are by far more handguns than AR-15s in the U.S. This is understandable as handguns are often the first firearm purchase of an individual. They also tend to be smaller and less expensive than an AR-15. However, for many
What is Mil-Spec?
Posted by on 2/16/2022 to
There are many great things about AR-15s, and a couple of those are availability and modularity. Availability is not hard, simply check out our website. Once you find all of the different parts, modularity allows you to
Take a Class
Posted by on 2/14/2022 to
Your mind is the most valuable tool you’ll ever have, and when it comes to using other tools, your mind is still the most valuable tool you’ll ever have. Probably your hands too. Since we are speaking of good tools, the AR-15 is
Convert your AR-15 to .22LR
Posted by on 2/2/2022 to
Most AR-15s start off chambered for 5.56 NATO or ,223 REMINGTON, which are great cartridges with many upsides. These rounds have relatively low recoil, are accurate to 500+ meters, and do a good amount of damage when
Twist Rate & Why It Matters
Posted by on 1/31/2022 to
Do you know how at the beginning of James Bond films the point of view is from inside the barrel of a gun, complete with its swirling rifling? It’s the swirl inside the barrel of the gun that causes the bullet to twist and fly
.223 vs 5.56 & the Beauty of .223 Wylde
Posted by on 1/26/2022 to
If you own an AR-15 there is a good chance that you are using either .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO calibers. Among the many likely reasons for this is that these two calibers are calibers made specifically for the AR-15 platform,
