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Many people think that AR, in gun terms, means assault or automatic rifle. This is not what it stands for, however. The AR 15 rifle stands for ArmaLite rifle. It has been around since the 1950s and ...

When it comes to the AR-15 platform, enthusiasts often face a key decision: should you buy a complete rifle or build one piece by piece? While both options have their merits, the choice ultimately ...

Waconia, Minnesota – Nordic Components announces the NCT4, an entirely new handguard system for short-barreled, suppressed AR-15s. This patent-pending design allows users to extend the length of their ...

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The first thing you should think about is the price of the parts necessary for your build. The various components that comprise the AR-15 are the essential area of consideration as this is what will ...

Nordic Components' NCT4 is an entirely new handguard system for short-barreled, suppressed AR-15s. This patent-pending design allows users to extend the length of their handguard when using a ...

A Ranger finally may have settled the debate between fans of the AK-47 and adherents of the AR-15. Joe Stenzel and Jared Potter, veterans of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, met while serving in the Army.

This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. Eugene Stoner was an ...