Is the AR-15 a Good Choice for a Beginner?

Its popularity is undeniable within the world of firearms. The AR design has been around since the 1950’s and is only becoming more commonplace in the firearms landscape. In addition, the range of variants of this design available these days is staggering. Their uses are as expansive as their d...

By Adam Scepaniak

A Soviet Experiment - The Kalashnikov Assault Carbine

Shortly after the adoption of the Kalashnikov design in 1949, Soviet small-arms development found itself at a doctrinal crossroads. The AK emerged as the final survivor of a rigorous postwar rifle competition, and, in an odd twist, it was accepted despite not fully meeting the full-auto accuracy ...

By Lynndon Schooler

Know Your Blowback? Roller-Delayed vs. Direct

Practically all shooters have experienced blowback. Not the type where something you did or didn’t do caused things to go sideways and have unintended consequences. No, I’m talking about the blowback operating system in rifle or pistol. You’ve fired a semi-automatic .22LR rifle or pistol, r...

By Robert A. Sadowski

Strike Industries Embraces The Old Ways With New Quad Rail Handguard

Strike Industries is known for making some very out-of-the-box items, but this new handguard heads in the other direction. The Strike M4 Quad Rail Handguard  mounts on standard carbine ARs, and adds additional rail space within the front sight assembly. Keep reading for all the details.

By Daniel Y

TFB Weekly Web Deals 175: Deals for March 2nd, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 175! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking for deals on new ...

By Luke C.

Review: Custom Smith Enterprise M21A5 “Crazy Horse” Rifle

If you have not heard of Smith Enterprise, Inc., it is one of the most respected names in the M14/M1A world. In addition to providing civilian customers with a wide range of popular products for the platform, the company has also played an important role in both developing and providing weapon sy...

By Jeremy Tremp

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...

By James Burton

The New Henry Explorer Carbine Series

Henry Repeating Arms  has announced a new series of lever guns called Explorer. Based on their model H9, H10, and H12 centerfire lever action rifles, the Explorer carbines feature a Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish, a color choice inspired by the landscapes of the American Southwest. The company...

By Hrachya H
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