Rock River is Making Carry Handles Great Again
I’m a fan of carry handle AR’s. Rock River Arms recently dropped a couple of new models on Instagram. They […]
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Retro Cool: B. King’s Firearms Micro M16A2-QT Complete Upper
B. King’s Firearms just announced another option in the form of an M16A2-based complete PDW upper with full SBR and pistol versions to come.
Blast From the Past: Building a Vietnam Era Colt 605 Clone
This was another grail build for me. I know it’s still not 100% perfect, but it’s far closer than I expected to get when I started the process. I’m calling this one done.
Variation on a Theme: Building a Piston-Driven Taiwanese T91 Clone
I spent a ton on this build between starting with a Wolf complete upper, rebuilding most of it, and then swapping lowers. Still, I’m glad I did it. My final build is a pretty accurate clone of the Taiwanese t91 issue rifle.
PSA Launches the Guardsman-15 Series Rifles and SBRs
The PSA Guardsman line includes a 16-inch mid-length rifle, a 10.3-inch SBR, and an 8-inch 300 Blackout pistol. They have upgraded components like a chrome-lined phosphate barrel, flat-faced EPT trigger, ambi safety, and an enhanced BCG with Sprinco gas rings.
Gear Review: Griffin Armament’s GATE-LOK HUB Suppressor Mount
If you shoot a variety of guns that use A1 or A2 flash hiders, the GATE-LOK HUB Mount is a must-have accessory. Even if you don’t, it’s a great option if you don’t want to get into specialty muzzle devices.
The Franken Rifle: An A2 Retro Build
While not based on anything in particular the Franken A2 carbine has a bit of a Fallout vibe to it. It’s a handy iron sighted carbine that would withstand the rigors of the waste long after the batteries on your fancy flat top AR have run out.
Making Retro Handguards New Again
Repro’s have been available for a long time, but they often aren’t built as well as original GI parts. The folks at Luth AR and Echo Nine Three have us covered though. Both companies are now offering new manufacture retro handguards made to GI specs.
Luth-AR Adds Two New Retro AR Uppers
I saw that Luth-AR had a couple of complete carry handle uppers on display at the SHOT Show earlier this year and it looks like they finally dropped on their website.
Despite ATF’s Best Efforts, Franklin Armory’s Reformation is Back
Franklin Armory has been battling the characterization of their Reformation as a short barrel shotgun by the ATF for years, but they’ve now secured a resounding win. Despite ATF’s best efforts, the Reformation is back and ready for the market.