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A muzzle brake or a recoil compensator is usually a small somewhat cylindrical device that attaches to the end of a rifle’s barrel at the muzzle. Muzzle brakes can be affixed to the barrel of either a rifle or pistol. Perhaps the most famous muzzle brake that most shooters and non-shooters may be familiar with…

The AR-15 rifle is a gas-powered rifle. This means that a small portion of the gasses following the bullet down the bore are tapped off. The power of these gasses is used to operate the firearm, and gas operation comes in two styles: Direct Impingement (DI) or Gas Piston. Both of these systems have their…

The M-14 and the AR-15 are two of America’s general-issue, military rifles. The AR-15 is, without question, the dominant player in the field in recent years. Despite being an older design, the M-14 still enjoys a small, but loyal following. If you are considering purchasing a rifle, which should you consider? This article will explore…

Firearms traditionally built as rifles such as the AR-15 and AK-47 have been made in pistol configurations for decades. For the most part, they were an oddity or range toy as they had no stock, a rather uneven weight distribution and most gun owners purchased them for the novelty of having something different. Within the…

The AR-15 is America’s most popular rifle, but cleaning it is not usually at the top of peoples’ lists of fun things to do. A lot of this has to do with a lack of knowledge or the lack of tools to properly clean the rifle. Many shooters learned cleaning as a ritual in the…

The .300 Blackout has been around for almost three decades. In 1992 SSK introduced the 300 Whisper which was eventually adopted into the 300 Blackout. Still, it is a newcomer compared to the grandaddy of AR rounds, the 5.56 NATO. This article will explore the history and future of the .300 Blackout and answer any…

In recent years, the AR-15 family of firearms has come to dominate the US sport shooting market. Yet, it wasn’t always this way. Although the rifle and arguably its pistol version has been around for over 60 years, a good two thirds of that time kept it somewhat out of the mainstream in favor of…

If there ever was a part of the AR-15 rifle that was grossly misunderstood, it has to be the muzzle device, be it a muzzle brake or a flash hider. The muzzle device has been maligned to the point of being outright banned in some jurisdictions, with some versions tightly restricted by the Federal Government.…

The recent proliferation of “large format pistols” has exploded onto the scene in the past few years. These pistols are often based on traditional rifle designs like the AR15 and AK47, and now includes a host subgun-like pistols like the Sig MPX and CZ Scorpion. This class of firearms is very novel. The ATF has…

This July, the U.S. Arms Company competed at the 2022 Marine Eastern Fleet Interservice matches. Our goal as shooting enthusiasts and marksmen was to get out and test our skills against our military brothers in arms. Competing at any level is not only fun, but it is American at its roots when it comes to…