The .458 SOCOM (Special Operations Command) round is a powerful defensive round with roots in military history. The best .458 SOCOM Upper Receivers seamlessly handle the firepower this round produces and are engineered to perform in the harshest combat conditions. We’ve provided our selections in both complete and stripped uppers so you can pick the… Continue reading Top .458 SOCOM Uppers: Unlock Next Level Stopping Power
Tag: Gunsmithing Product Reviews
If you want to service your firearm, improve or customize it, you’re in the right place. Here you’ll find our reviews of everything from cleaning to modifications, muzzle devices and suppressors.
Real Avid AR15 Armorer’s Master Kit Review [Hands-On]
Guide to Everything AR The AR-15 is arguably the most common rifle Americans own, and then can be found at just about every LGS. ARs are also relatively simple to build on your own. Whether you plan to buy or build an AR, someone has to have the proper tools to put it together. Thanks… Continue reading Real Avid AR15 Armorer’s Master Kit Review [Hands-On]
The Ultimate M4 Upper Guide
Selecting the perfect M4 style upper receiver can be confusing, especially when it comes down to all the assorted flavors that are floating around out there. However, we have done the homework to answer those questions and guide you to the best options in what to look for in a good M4 upper.
The Top .450 Bushmaster Barrels: Upgrade Your Hunt
Let’s discuss arguably the best caliber to come out in recent years in terms of stopping power, the .450 Bushmaster. For gun enthusiasts who expect a round that can deliver excellent accuracy, enhance the range at which you can shoot compared to other calibers, and can be found in high-quality firearms, this one is worth… Continue reading The Top .450 Bushmaster Barrels: Upgrade Your Hunt
Real Avid Tools Review: Unlock Your Inner Gunsmith [Hands-On]
Have you ever walked into Home Depot or Lowe’s and been overwhelmed by how many brands of tools there are on the shelves and what all those tools do? It’s hard to know what brand makes the best products, what tools will last a lifetime, and what is crap. Shopping for AR-15 tools is similar… Continue reading Real Avid Tools Review: Unlock Your Inner Gunsmith [Hands-On]
The Best AR-15 Cleaning Kits
Despite some myths that were circulated in the late 1960s to catastrophic effect in the jungles of Vietnam, the AR-15, like any other firearm, needs to be cleaned regularly to maintain maximum effectiveness. When it’s time to do so, which you should do after every range session, having the right rifle cleaning kit for the… Continue reading The Best AR-15 Cleaning Kits
The Best 10.5 AR Barrels
One of the things that helped secure the enduring legacy of the AR-15 platform is how incredibly customizable it is — and nowhere is that customization more on display than with AR-15 pistols. Initially laughed off as a bit silly, as the years have gone on more and more shooters have realized just how practical… Continue reading The Best 10.5 AR Barrels
The Ultimate Guide to AR-10 Lowers: History, Expertise, and Precision
More than most firearms, the AR platform stands as a hotbed of innovation and an endless pursuit of raw capability. Building an AR-10 from the ground up isn’t just about assembling parts; it’s about understanding the legacy of a rifle that has shaped history. Just as every great monument requires a robust foundation, your AR-10… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to AR-10 Lowers: History, Expertise, and Precision
The Best 7.62×39 AR Barrels
While most AR-15s are built with .223 or 5.56 barrels, an alternative is a 7.62×39 AR barrel. The 7.62×39 cartridge was developed by the Soviet Union in 1943 and used in weapons like the SKS, RPD, AK-47, and RPK. While this round is not as accurate as other cartridges, it does have its purpose in… Continue reading The Best 7.62×39 AR Barrels
Unlocking Your M&P 2.0’s Potential: Top Trigger Upgrades
Smith & Wesson’s M&P (Military and Police) pistol has been on many best-of lists since its inception in 2005. This polymer-framed, short recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol has the reliability of a Smith & Wesson coupled with newer tech like a polymer frame and ergonomic improvements from the combination of two other S&W guns — the Smith… Continue reading Unlocking Your M&P 2.0’s Potential: Top Trigger Upgrades