Firearms

Why does a firearm need cleaning? Over time, firearms can be damaged by buildup, corrosion and rust, and even just regular friction as parts rub together. Regular cleaning can help maintain all the moving parts inside your firearm, stop it from jamming, and keep it functioning for years to come. Buildup Every time a firearm is discharged, minute particles of carbon, lead, copper, steel, or plastic are deposited inside the bore and chamber of a gun. Over time, these particles build up inside the bore. This buildup, also called fouling, causes reduced accuracy and increases the chance of misfiring. How much it affects the gun depends on the type of ammunition used and the quality of the firearm. Too much buildup can cause interruptions in shotgun shot patterns or reduce accuracy in precision rifles. The [...]

This week we put together a Radical Arms AR-15 Rifle. We started with an incomplete lower and, piece by piece, turned it into a fully functioning rifle. By ‘we’ I mean Kyle, because I had no idea where to start. Parts List: UTG PRO AR-15 Position Mil Spec Buffer Tube Blue Hiperfire AR-15 Sharp Shooter Trigger Assembly Anderson Manufacturing Buffer Tube Assembly Kit with Stock Anderson Manufacturing Lower Parts Kit Radical Firearms 10.5” 5.56 Nato Upper with Bolt and Charge Handle Mission First Tactical 30-Round AR-15 Magazine (pinned to 5) Ergo AR-Wedge (Don't see the part you're looking for? Contact us and we can order it!) One of the first tips Kyle gave me for assembling any sort of firearm is to be very careful because once a spring or pin falls on the floor, [...]

Good maintenance and cleaning habits help you get to know your gun better and have more confidence in its performance at the range. For a basic fundamental firearm cleaning, follow these five quick steps.

While the actual cleaning of your gun is a fairly simple chore, it definitely helps when you use the right equipment. Here’s a quick rundown of the items you need to clean your firearm, whether it’s a handgun, rifle or shotgun.