I recently had the opportunity to pick up a custom Gladiator Carbine from Iron Pig Armament. Admittedly I was skeptical at first. After all, Iron Pig is a new company without much name recognition in the industry. But being new to the industry doesn't equate to a poor- quality product—quite th …

The AR-15 is an excellent rifle for several reasons. Perhaps one of its biggest advantages, when compared to other semi-automatic rifles, is its versatility for the shooter. In addition to being a popular choice for men, the AR is also heavily favored by female shooters due to its lightweight, low r …

When it comes to choosing or building a rifle, one of the decisions you’ll have to make, is whether to go with a forged or billet receiver. The terms billet and forged refer to the manufacturing process by which aluminum is formed to create the receivers. But what’s the difference, and why woul …

Although not what the "AR" stands for, many call this America's Rifle. As of 2020, it was estimated that there were approximately 20 million "AR-Style" rifles owned by private citizens in the US. But what is the origin story of this American classic? Let's take a short dive into the his …