Got a Glock? Then you know what a pain it can be to remove magazine base plates for cleaning. Here’s a nifty tool to help with that. I also find that a 12-gauge shotgun barrel mop does a great job of cleaning magazine interiors. Sure, you’re cleaning and maintaining your pistol, but how do those […]
Real Avid Pistol Tool: New Product Test
The folks at Real Avid have a knack for stuffing a whole lot of useful gun tools into one implement that’ll fit in your front pocket. The Gun Tool, for example, which packs 18 of the most frequently used tools for rifles and shotguns in a little an ergonomically shaped multi-tool, has won gun industry […]
What You Need to Know About Sights
Most modern handguns and rifles ship with their factory sights set pretty close to perfect. However, everyone’s eyes are unique and different types of ammo can land in varying spots around the point of aim. Also, many AR platform rifles don’t ship with iron sights at all, letting the buyer add whatever type they want. […]
How to Build a Super Cool Arctic Camo AR-15 Rifle
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Hey, here’s an idea. Let’s build a super spiffy AR-15 rifle! Better yet, let’s build an AR rifle and then give it away to one of AmmoLand daily digest email readers! Thanks to Ammoland, Aero Precision, and Brownells, the super cool Aero Precision Arctic Camo AR-15 Rifle we’re going […]
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 […]
How to Change Pistol Sights [VIDEO]
Here’s a quick video to show how to upgrade pistol sights using tools you probably already have. While the factors sights on this Sig Sauer P320 are perfectly good, we wanted to try out the brand new XS Sights F8 handgun sights. Check it out –>
How To Clean A Revolver [VIDEO]
Here’s a quick tip on the right way to clean a revolver. Bonus: Got a Smith & Wesson? We’ll show you a trick to make it easy.
How To Clean A Pistol [VIDEO]
Wanna learn how to clean your pistol the quick and easy way? This two-minute video will show you how…
Check These 13 Things To Keep Your AR-15 Running
This article originally appeared at AmmoLand. Cleaning your AR-type rifle is a great opportunity to run through a quick checklist of preventative maintenance and inspection steps. Investing a few seconds in some quick checks may just help your rifle from vomiting parts while at the range, which can ruin your fun range day and embarrass […]
How To Clean A Beretta Px4 Handgun
These detailed instructions are for a Beretta Px4, but if you have a 92/96 series, you can take advantage of this article too. There are a couple of different details, like how the takedown lever works, but everything else is pretty much the same. The gun I’m using for this demonstration is a .40 S&W […]