This article originally appeared at Ammoland. They say that those who don’t study history are bound to repeat it. However, in this case, I think it’s the other way around. The folk at Brownells did two things at the 2018 SHOT Show. They entered the firearms business, not just as a retailer, which they were […]
A Retro History of the Colt Commando XM177 Carbine
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. The most challenging part of the XM177 history is the profusion of names and nicknames for the actual rifle it represents. CAR-15 Model 607 Colt Commando Model 609 XM177 E1 Model 610 XM177 E2 Model 629 GAU-5/A Model 649 They’re all correct, at least in part. Back in the […]
Choosing the Right Parts and Components for Your Dream AR-15
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Picking the right components makes all the difference when you’re building an excellent AR-15 rifle. We created this unique and super-cool Arctic Camo designed rifle from one of Aero Precisions DIY Custom Rifle Builder Kit with a carefully selected set of off the shelf components. Here’s the best part […]
Big-Time Deals at Brownells This Week
GRINNELL, Iowa (July 10, 2017) – Firearm and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere need to keep their eyes on Brownells.com the week of Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14, 2017. Brownells Prime-Time Blowout will feature daily offers and deals on products – including firearms – some marked down more than 50%. The insanely low-priced deals will change […]
The How’s And Why Of Scope Ring Lapping
This article originally appeared at Shooting Sports Retailer Magazine. Even with all the nifty CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines in use throughout the industry, there are still small variances from one machined component to the next. Cutting tools wear, milling machines are precise though not perfect, and there’s always some practical limit to manufacturing precision. […]
Brownells Now Sells Guns
I’ve been doing business with the folks from Brownells for a long time. A decade or more ago, I went to them for gun parts and specific tools so I could support my fantasy of being a competent gunsmith. Over time, I saw their product line grow to the point where they are now – […]
Behind the Scenes At Brownells Shooting Supply
Who would have thought that a business started by a guy working on gun parts from his bed, while suffering from Meniere’s Disease back in 1939, would have grown into one of the country’s largest retailers of gun parts, accessories, ammunition, and just about everything else related to shooting? Yet that’s exactly what happened. Back […]
Hot New AR Products From SHOT Show 2016
This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub: SHOT Show 2016 is here, so it’s time to check out all the latest gear. Let’s take a look at some of what’s new for the AR-rifle platform. TIMNEY Two-Stage Drop In AR Triggers This year at SHOT Show, pigs flew. I saw one in the Timney booth. For […]
Build an AR: Choosing the Right Butt Stock
When it comes to choosing the right buttstock, we’ve got good news and less good news. The good news is that there are hundreds from which to choose. The less good news is that figuring out which type will work on your rifle is just a little bit complicated. No worries, we’ll start this […]
A Simple Trigger Pull (Press): More Than Meets the Eye
Trigger (noun) – a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by the finger, actuates the mechanism that discharges the weapon. Pulling, or more accurately, pressing, a trigger sounds like such a simple thing, doesn’t it? Yank that thing backward and you can’t help but hit whatever you were aiming at, right? If […]