A Comprehensive Guide to Buying Your First AR-15
A complete buyer's guide for your first AR-15. Learn about AR-15 calibers, barrel lengths, legal requirements, top budget and premium rifles, and essential accessories for new owners.
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SHOT 2026: PTR Launch the 9SDM Series — A Modernized Integrally Suppressed MP5
PTR Industries unveiled the 9SDM at SHOT Show 2026 — a modernized integrally suppressed MP5-style 9mm carbine. Learn about the roller-delayed design, three-tax-stamp setup, features, and MSRP.
All the Calibers an AR-15 Can Shoot
A complete guide to all the calibers an AR-15 can shoot, including .223/5.56, .300 Blackout, 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 SPC, .350 Legend, 9mm PCC, .458 SOCOM, and more.
Front Line Friday #5: Radios, Earpro, and Coordination Gaps
Radio discipline, earpro compliance, and the gap between "we have a plan" and "that plan survived contact with an actual call."
Does Ammo Quality Actually Matter When Shooting Suppressed?
Suppressors change how your firearm behaves, and the ammo you choose can dramatically affect noise, performance, and reliability. The post Does Ammo Quality Actually Matter When Shooting Suppressed? appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
POTD: A Cold War Whisper - The PB Silenced Pistol
Today’s Photo of the Day features the Kalashnikov PB (Pistolet Besshumnyy), a Soviet-era integrally suppressed semi-automatic pistol that remains in limited production under Kalashnikov Concern. Originally developed and entering service in 1967, the PB was designed to provide a suppressed s...
POTD: The Recoil Sequence In Stills
This sequence of still images captures the recoil cycle of a suppressed Glock 45 Hunter Edition (Gen 5) fitted with an Aimpoint COA red-dot sight, A-Cut interface. Compared to a standard Glock 45, this configuration is notably more front-heavy due to the attached suppressor, which influences how ...
The Rimfire Report: Back to Basics With the 10/22 & CCI Standard
In my ongoing ammunition testing series here on The Rimfire Report, a lot of you have said that you’d rather see me test most of this ammo out of a more normal gun, like a plain old Ruger 10/22. For 2026, we’re going to be doing exactly that. In the upcoming months, we’ll b...
PSA 8.5″ .300 AAC Blackout Nitride M-Lok Upper – $189.99
This PSA 8.5" Pistol-Length .300 AAC Blackout Upper w/o BCG and CH is built for reliability, compact performance, and serious value—now marked down to $189.99 for a limited time.
Rosco Manufacturing AR-15 Barrels – An ARBuildJunkie Q&A
When researching respected, high-quality, yet affordable barrels for the AR platform, one name that pops up continuously is Rosco Manufacturing. Known for years as a dependable OEM manufacturer, the company also offers its Bloodline, Purebred, and very recently, it's new K9 line of barrels. To le...