Ak-47 vs. AR15
The AK-47 and the M16 are the two most common assault rifles in the world. They are the ultimate competitors, and they are so different...
Rifle Patrol Slings
Before we discuss the different types of patrol slings, it is important to first understand that this type of sling differs from a...
Transonic Effects on Bullet Stability
Supersonic Supersonic speed is a rate of travel of a bullet that exceeds Mach 1 - the speed of sound. For bullets travelling in dry air...
Polygonal Rifling
Polygonal rifling is a type of gun barrel rifling where the traditional lands and grooves are replaced by hills and valleys, in a rounded...
Gas Operated Reloading
Gas-operated reloading is a system where energy is used to operate autoloading firearms. A portion of high-pressure gas created from...
M4 Carbine vs. M16 Rifle
The M4 is a shorter and lighter variant of the M16 rifle, with 80 percent of its parts being interchangeable. The remaining 20 percent of...
What is my Barrel Twist?
Most people often give little thought to barrel length and twist rates, but knowing these specs can help you pair the most suitable...
The Vertical Foregrip
The vertical foregrip is probably one of the most popular accessories found today on modern AR style rifles. Nearly every tactical rifle...