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An M16 Parts Kit: What Parts Are Interchangeable with an AR-15?

You’re probably familiar with the M16. You know, the platform that’s enjoyed the longest service history in the United States Army? It’s a lot like the AR-15, in many ways. Did you know that the M16 was designed around the AR-15, and that the AR-15 came first? It’s true. And it’s also true that the carry handle you might be looking at to tell them apart is not the best way to do so. That’s just an attachment. You can stick one on an AR, too. So here’s the thing. These rifles use many, many in... READ MORE Posted May 17, 2022 at 04:37 AM

6 Cool Uses for a Dummy Grenade

Just in case you needed some clarity on the matter, inert and dummy grenades are not the same as live grenades. Inert grenades, specifically, are made to resemble the weight and balance of a live grenade, so in all respects except function they resemble them.Dummy grenadesare simply grenades that are not live. They may also be weighted and balanced similarly to live grenades and often are identical in appearance as well. Some people use the terms interchangeably. So they don’t work for their ... READ MORE Posted November 12, 2021 at 03:10 AM

Where You Can Get Guns for Sale & More Online (at Great Prices)

Given the current crises affecting the supply of guns and ammo in the country, buying a gun online is likely to become a reality for shooters around the world. Some have already embraced it. There are more online gun shops available to the average shooter than there are local gun shops - and that means there are more opportunities to make great finds. Antique and Historical Guns for Sale Online Not every first-time buyer is looking for a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield or a Mossberg 500. So... READ MORE Posted November 10, 2021 at 09:24 PM

Why the M1907 Is (Probably) the Greatest Rifle Sling of All Time

It sounds like the name for a model of rifle - M1907. But it isn’t. It’s a model of leather sling that was designed in that year, and it just might be the bestrifle slingthat was ever developed. Why? Because if you’re using it like any other gun sling, you’re missing out on half of the utility. Yes, an M1907 sling can be used for the same things that any other rifle sling ever can be used for. Hitch it up to your sling swivel mounts, and suddenly you can carry a heavier rifle, for longer, and... READ MORE Posted November 08, 2021 at 11:56 PM

Why a 1907 Sling is Worth It [Whether You Carry Your Rifle or Not]

The1907 sling, sometimes referred to as an M1907 sling, is a pattern of sling that was produced over 100 years ago, originally for soldiers who carried the M1903 Springfield Rifle. Traditionally patterned in leather, it is a piece of (soft) hardware that has garnered enormous respect among shooters, collectors and historians around the world and has greatly influenced the design of slings that followed. The 1907 sling is a two-piece design, which is sometimes referred to as a loop sling. Like... READ MORE Posted July 14, 2021 at 12:40 AM

Finding a Bayonet Compatible with your M1 Garand

The M1 Garand was developed to replace the M1903 rifle that was widely carried by United States troops throughout much of the first half of the 20th century. To lay accolades at the feet of the M1 Garand would be pointless. It has already been called the greatest battle implement ever devised, and nearly a century ago at that. We can do little to aggrandize its reputation. The M1 Garand did not simply rely on its heft and firepower to halt enemy combatants in their tracks. It also contained b... READ MORE Posted July 12, 2021 at 11:15 PM

You Can Find the Right Antique Gun Parts

In 1968, when the Gun Control Act (GCA) was passed in the United States, all items that are recognized as firearms by the federal government were required to be produced with serial numbers. This includes all cartridge-firing, centerfire and rimfire handguns, shotguns and rifles, among others. Many other types of arms, including muzzleloaders, are also commonly produced with serial numbers, despite the fact that they are regulated differently from modern firearms. This, along with other ident... READ MORE Posted June 22, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Get These Essentials M1A1 Parts at Sarco, Inc.

The M1 Carbine was produced for U.S. troops as a service rifle during The Second World War, and was later carried by American servicemen throughout Korea and the Vietnam War. Despite common gripes about the inadequacy of the .30 carbine in which it was chambered (the larger M1 Garand, which has been called the greatest battle implement ever devised, was chambered in the significantly more powerful .30-06 Springfield) it has since been adopted by paramilitary forces around the world and is now... READ MORE Posted June 14, 2021 at 10:58 PM

Why People Still Shop for Para Ordnance Frames for Sale

The M1911 is and has been one of the most popular handguns in the country for well over a hundred years. Despite the fact that it is over a century old at this point, the platform’s rock solid construction, reliable, smooth action and predictable trigger, among its other attributes, make it a perennial contender for “best handgun” overall. M1911 pistols have seen such popularity among military, paramilitary, law enforcement officers and even civilian shooters that they have spawned nearly cou... READ MORE Posted May 04, 2021 at 12:35 AM

What You Need to Be Aware of Before You Buy a Pistol Frame

Looking for a new pistol frame, whether you are interested in one because you want to make an upgrade to a current handgun or because you want to create a new one from scratch, can be a very involved process. Frames are not simply “accessories” in the same sense of the word that some other gun accessories are, and you need to take very special care when searching for or purchasing them. There are a couple important reasons for this for which you need to be aware. One is that not all pist... READ MORE Posted April 29, 2021 at 03:16 AM