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2026-10-07 10:56:10 -

8 Advantages of a Build Using an AR15 Short Barrel Upper
Depending on the length, you can use an AR15 short barrel upper to build an SBR, or short barreled rifle, or an ARP, or AR pistol. If it’s really short you can even use one to build a micro ARP, or micro AR pistol. Regardless, there are numerous relative advantages to a smaller, lighter build. Here are some of them. They’re lighter. Having a much shorter barrel, the upper will also...

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2026-09-24 05:57:31 -

The Best Reasons to Invest in an AR15 Muzzle Brake
Chances are if you bought an AR15, it came with a flash hider. Chances are also if you built an AR15 with either a build kit or an assembled upper, it also came with a flash hider. The thing about a flash hider is that they offer severely limited utility to an operator. Yes, it will obstruct the muzzle flash and help prevent temporary blindness so the sight picture isn’t...

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2026-09-22 08:01:30 -

Why a 5.56 Upper Might Still Be a Great Choice for Your Build
Modern AR builders have tons of cartridges at their disposal and no longer need to stick with standards like .223 or 5.56 for their builds. Long-range shooters will appreciate 6.5 Creedmoor, those that love behemoth cartridges have .50 Beowulf to work with, and there are other options like .300 BLK and 7.62 Soviet that offer solid close-range performance, even from short barrels. But even...

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2026-09-18 06:28:42 -

What Comes with an AR15 Upper Build Kit?
Most modern firearms have a component called a receiver to which all other major parts, including the action, barrel, stock and trigger assembly attach. That is why it is called a receiver; it “receives” all the other parts. That being said, modern sporting rifles, like AR15 rifles, have two receivers, an upper and a lower, which are associated with different parts....

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2026-09-03 12:00:01 -

2 Reasons to Get a Pistol Conversion Kit (That You Didn’t Think of)
Some pistol conversion kits, like CAA MCK micro conversion kits, are easy to use and compatible with a wide range of handguns. They can also overhaul the handling and performance of your favorite handgun. They are expandable, versatile, and improve handling and accuracy, especially for those of you that want to use the handgun as a PDW. But here are 2 other reasons to get a pistol...

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2026-09-02 11:31:49 -

What You Need to Know About the MCK EVO
You may be familiar with the benefits of most other micro conversion kits, also known as MCKs, but if you aren’t, or haven’t heard of the MCK EVO, it’s time to change that. These micro conversion kits offer all of the benefits of other MCKs on top of some unique upgrades. Here’s what to know. Compatibility with Over 100 Handguns The wide compatibility of...

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2026-08-27 09:43:48 -

Salient Arguments in Favor of a .300 Blackout Build Kit
The .300 BLK cartridge is a great alternative to 5.56, and one that will let you use many of the same parts with a 5.56 rifle in the build. That being said, it also offers numerous advantages over 5.56 just from a standpoint of performance. Here are some of the best reasons that a .300 Blackout build kit represents a great alternative to 5.56 (and where you can get one)....

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2026-08-19 07:49:00 -

The Value an AR15 Upper Build Kit Can Offer
As a shooter, if you want a new gun, you have basically two options. You can go to a gun shop and buy one off the rack, or you can build your own. Now, if you’re looking for a sporting rifle, one option at your disposal is to start the project with an AR15 upper build kit. If you’re going to, here are some of the reasons an AR15 upper build kit can offer value. Bundled...

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2026-08-04 12:50:20 -

Every Reason You Need Backup AR15 Sights
Anyone that tells you iron sights are not a necessity on a rifle doesn’t have his (or maybe her) head screwed on just right. Even in an age of modern, advanced optics, iron sights still offer you consistent performance and accuracy at all reasonable ranges, and with minimal training. So, that being the case, here’s every reason your rifle should still have iron AR15...

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2026-07-30 07:48:50 -

4 Reasons to Upgrade to an M-LOK Rail System
Picatinny handguards and Pic rails in general have been “old reliable” for 30 or so years now, and countless AR-15 and AR-15 style rifles have been made with them during that time. But it’s the modern era and we are in a space where, if you are going to buy (or build) a sporting rifle, tropical handguards and Pic rails are not your only option. Namely, one of the...

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2026-07-28 10:39:08 -

Why You’ll Be Glad You Upgraded with a Pistol Conversion Kit
To keep things as simple as possible, a pistol conversion kit is basically a chassis that converts your handgun into something that will handle a lot more like a carbine or a compact PDW. Pistol conversion kits, like MCKs, or micro conversion kits, also require no modifications to the handguns themselves (more on that in a second). Regardless, most quality pistol conversion kits...

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2026-07-17 11:13:52 -

These Are the Best MCK Accessories on the Market (and Why)
One of the biggest selling points of MCKs, or micro conversion kits (there are many) is that they are so expandable. There are also numerous MCK accessories on the market that significantly enhance the utility and versatility of these platforms. This list will enumerate some of the best of them. Here are the most useful MCK accessories, and what makes them great. Thumb rests....

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