5.56 NATO vs. 300 Blackout

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on Nov 13th 2024

The 5.56 NATO cartridge (and it's commercial sibling, .223 Remington) is the most popular AR-15 caliber. But 300 Blackout, a radically different round, is the second most popular AR-15 cartridge -- and for good reason. So, what's the difference between these two? Let's find out.5.56 NATO vs. 3 …

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300 Blackout: Why It's One of The Best AR-15 Cartridges

Posted by Gunbuilders.com on Nov 12th 2024

Thew AR-15 chambers a lot of popular cartridges. But 300 Blackout remains one of the top contenders for those looking to move away from "boring old" 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington. Let's review why 300 BLK is, indeed, arguably one of the best overall AR-15 rounds today.What is 300 Blackout?Officially …

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Is a "Full-Auto" or "M16" Bolt Carrier Group Illegal?

Posted by Gunbuilders.com on Nov 7th 2024

The AR-15 bolt carrier group is arguably the most important moving part in the rifle. It's the core functional "thing" that's responsible for performing all the important functions of the firearm: It pulls rounds from the magazine and chambers them, it contains the hammer that strikes the primer on …

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How to Build an AR-15 Upper (The Original Picture Guide)

Posted by GunBuilders.com on Oct 29th 2024

If you've found this guide, you already know what you need -- and we've got you covered: Follow these detailed instructions to put together your AR-15 upper receiver assembly from scratch! These instructions are for all AR-type uppers. You can follow these instructions to build a standard AR- …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At GunBuilders.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

Which AR-15 BCG Finish is Best?

Posted by Gunbuilders.com on Oct 29th 2024

The classic phosphate-coated BCG reigned supreme in the land of AR-15s for decades. But that's not the case anymore. Now, there are half a dozen different coatings and finishes to choose from.Bolt Carrier Group Finishes ComparedSome of our customers ask, "Which BCG coating's the best, overall?" Let' …

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AR-15 vs. AR9: Parts Comparison (Picture Guide)

Posted by Gunbuilders.com on Oct 24th 2024

The AR9 is practically still an AR-15. In fact, most of its components are regular ole' AR-15 parts. But some components are unique to the 9mm platform. We get a lot of questions from customers about parts compatibility, and how the AR9 works. Here's a detailed comparison (with plenty of photos) to …

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