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ARFCOM: How Do I Choose The Best Scope?

BY Herschel Smith

4 years, 4 months ago

3 Comments

AR-15s

Brownells: M-LOK vs. KeyMod – Which is Better?

BY Herschel Smith

4 years, 5 months ago

We covered this. Neither is “better.” I prefer KeyMod. Buy whichever you want.

2 Comments

AR-15s Tags: KeyMod —

Can Over-Lubrication Cause an AR-15 To Malfunction?

BY Herschel Smith

4 years, 5 months ago

19 Comments

AR-15s,Firearms,Guns

Brownells: Smyth Busters: Are Chrome-Lined Barrels Less Accurate?

BY Herschel Smith

4 years, 5 months ago

I can’t really think of a single reason they would be.

3 Comments

AR-15s

You Choose The Weapon

BY Herschel Smith

4 years, 5 months ago

This is an interesting game he sets up. I do think he’s tilted the choice by stipulating an optic on one of the rifles, but be that as it may, I would still make my choice, and it would be some combination of the two.

The L1A1 should be in the hands of one DM, while on the other hand, if your enemy is the size you think he is, you’d better be able to lay down good, rapid, accurate fires. For that, nothing else will do except the M-16. Everyone else in the small unit gets an M-16.

4 Comments

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Should You Dimple the Barrel for the Gas Block?

BY Herschel Smith

4 years, 5 months ago

Readers are invited to weigh in on what they do.

4 Comments

AR-15s

The AR-15 Is The Best

BY Herschel Smith

4 years, 5 months ago

Because it just is. It’s the best battle rifle ever invented. The AK isn’t even a close contender. Due to DoD stupidity concerning rifle cleaning, bad instructions and training to troops, and ammunition powders strictly forbidden by Eugene Stoner, it didn’t start out that way.

But there is no question today, and my own son’s life depended on the gun (and he had the utmost confidence in it). Also, ask SpecOps why they rejected the SCAR and went back to a “proven” firearm like the AR.

16 Comments

AR-15s

Fixing Common AR-15 Gas System Problems

BY Herschel Smith

4 years, 6 months ago

I confess I hadn’t thought of that as a quick tip for checking bolt gas rings. Also, the ejection pattern of the casings was a useful discussion.

0 Comments

AR-15s

Is 1:9 Twist Enough To Stabilize 77 Grain Matchking Bullets?

BY Herschel Smith

4 years, 6 months ago

In previous posts we’ve discussed barrel twist and stabilization of heavier 5.56mm rounds. I’d say that 1:9 twist is just fine for 77 grain bullets based on his results. Then again, Rock River Arms makes good machines.

13 Comments

Ammunition,AR-15s

Navy SEAL Roasts My Home Defense Rifle

BY Herschel Smith

4 years, 6 months ago

Okay, whatever.

I see this the same way as I do the stupid KeyMod versus M-LOK debate. It’s a waste of time. Find the sling you want, practice with it, mount the sling where you want, get the optic you want, practice with it, make it modular to the extent you need, dress it up the way you want to, and ignore everyone else because your choices are what matter.

The only expert on what you want is you. Why on earth, after building rifles that are the ultimate in modularity, adjustability, adaptability and flexibility, does the community want to force everyone into sameness?

15 Comments

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