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History of the M16A1 Service Rifle
The M16A1 service rifle (Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16) is a lightweight, air-cooled, shoulder-fired weapon derived from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle, intended for use by the U.S. military. It originally entered service in 1967 as an improvement over the M16 rifle, which was introduced in 1964 as the XM16E1. It was chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO…
Military Grade” Weapons You Can Own
Military Grade – This Is What’s Issued The phrase “military grade” is often used as a marketing term, but in reality, it’s a thing. A description, really, of items made to an exact set of specifications. Gun, knife, life-jacket, or insect repellent; they can all be military grade. The items might be great or they…
The Remarkable Hiram Maxims
The Maxim name is well-known in American and European firearms circles. Sir Hiram Maxim and his son, Hiram Percy Maxim, are gun industry giants, though neither initially set out to advance firearm technology.
What does a forward assist do?
Put simply, a forward assist manually forces the bolt forward if the cartridge doesn’t go into battery. It is a physical option for resolving situations in which the return spring is unable to drive the BCG and bolt home. Read on to learn more. The side view of an AR15 forward assist and bolt carrier…
How to Choose Self Defense Ammunition: Your Life Depends On It
Just when you think you have ammunition figured out—training versus defensive versus hunting—it hits you: There are a lot of defensive loads on the market. How do you know which self-defense ammunition best suits your needs? Is one type of defensive bullet better than another? Read on to get the answers to these questions and…
Vertical Foregrip — Do You Need One?
Vertical Foregrip — Do You Need One? The Vertical Foregrip (VFG) has been around for some time. In the earliest days, it could be seen on larger automatic rifles used in the military. In the 1930’s it became a standard attachment to the iconic Thompson submachine gun, better known to most as the “Tommy gun”…
How Much Ammo Is Enough?
FBI statistics suggest that the average gunfight takes place at approximately three yards, expends three bullets, and takes about three seconds. Well, those are some nice, tidy figures, aren’t they? Does that mean all of us who are carrying spare magazines are wasting our time and effort? Perhaps not. Today we’ll examine some factors that…
What’s the Best AR-15 for Women?
As a woman who works in the firearms industry, I’m often asked “what’s the best AR-15 for women?” What the question usually implies is what’s the best AR-15 for someone small in stature. And it isn’t just women, really. Sometimes men are small. And sometimes both men and women are small (mentally speaking). Remember when…
Rifling Twist Explained: Why Your AR-15 Is Inaccurate
You bought your first or next rifle and gleefully head to the range for some much-needed RnR and, hopefully, get your new purchase sighted in. You brought along good quality ammunition and–from the bench–you are able to walk your shots into the bullseye, adjusting the sights accordingly. Then you proceed to go for groups only…
FAFO Meaning: Understand Those 4 Letters to use ’em better!
Here, we explain what FAFO means, and not just the essential FAFO meaning, but how to better appreciate a FAFO moment when you see one as well as how you can avoid one yourself!
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Great article, deserving of a wide audience.
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We haven’t just yet. Turns out…having a set of molds made for injection molding is basically like finding out you…
Curry/Mike, I will always remember Terry’s stories about the shoot. Thanks for the memories. Kevin L.12/24
This article would be much more useful if you explained precisely WHY a forward assist might be necessary. You didn’t,…