More powerful than 5.56, somewhat shy of .308, the .300 Blackout, also known as .300 BLK, is a solid intermediate cartridge that performs well from smaller barrels and handles suppressors well. If you’re considering taking on a project with a .300 Blackout build kit, here are a few things to be aware of. .300 Blackout […]
Should You Choose an AR15 Build Kit with a Shorter Barrel?
You might be thinking to yourself that an AR15 upper build kit with a shorter barrel is a good option. The short barrel rifle build kits are seductive. That much is true. But whether or not they’re actually better will depend on what you expect from the rifle in terms of performance. Here are a […]
Is a Mil Spec BCG Good for an AR Build Kit?
Unless you’re looking at some sort of special AR build kit, chances are that the BCG (bolt carrier group) it comes with is a mil-spec BCG – if it comes with one at all. Since the BCG is basically the beating heart of your rifle, that along with the gas system and buffer tube system […]
AR Pistol Build Kits: How Small Should You Go?
In the market for an AR pistol and thinking of building it yourself? In that event, you should take some time to think about barrel length, which is one of the most important aspects of the build. Barrel length impacts muzzle velocity, handling, and overall footprint, among other things. Here are the main things to […]
AR Build Kits: Why They’re the Way to Go
If you already have a few AR-style rifles in the safe, and you’re looking for a new challenge, consider assembling a sporting rifle from an AR build kit. There are tons of good reasons to take on the project, many of which will be considered here. Why Go with a Build Kit It’s the plug […]