Tag: gas system
Smyth Busters: Does Every AR-15 Need an Adjustable Gas Block?
One of the most popular AR-15 upgrades in recent years has been the adjustable gas block. It's so popular, some folks now insist that...
12.5" is the Bastard Sword of ARs
Watch this video before you run out and build a half-baked 12.5" AR.
12.5" may be the sweet spot of length and velocity, but tuning...
Smyth Busters: The AR-15, Direct Impingement or Piston Operated?
Today, Brownells Gun Techs™ Steve Ostrem and @CalebSavant want to settle a debate. Or maybe just stir the pot. The debate among AR-15 fans...
Smyth Busters: A Heavy Caliber AR-15 Requires a Heavier Buffer
Brownells Gun Techs and debunkers of misguided firearm myths Caleb and Steve usually keep things light. But today they delve into a heavy topic:...
Quick Tip: What Is AR-15 "Dwell Time"?
Brownells Gun Tech™ Caleb Savant dwells on a topic that's important when you're diagnosing a cycling malfunction on an AR-15 or choosing the gas...
AR 15 Barrels – Part I: How to Choose Barrel Length,...
This guide will help you choose an AR 15 barrel for an upgrade or buy for a new build. This video covers barrel...
Quick Tip: How To Install a Midwest Industries AR-15 Handguard
Brownells Gun Tech™ Caleb Savant shows us step-by-step how to install a Midwest Industries G4 M-LOK® AR-15 handguard. Good news: it's an easy process....
Quick Tip: Fixing Common AR-15 Gas System Problems
The heart of the AR-15 is its simple, robust direct-impingement gas system. But if the gas ain't flowin' right, your rifle will malfunction. Brownells...
AR-15 – The Truth About Buffers
Everyone asks where I find AR-15 stuff in stock or where I order from, so here you are:
Which buffer should you choose for...
AR15 Gas Tube & Front Sight Installation
How to install the gas tube and front sight on an at-15
