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Guides

Every AR-15, AR-10 and Glock part ranked by what builders actually put in their carts, plus state law breakdowns and clone build part lists. Built on real build data, not opinion.

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Lead storyCLONE BUILD/10.30.26M16A4 clone build: the USMC rifle, part by partThe M16A4 is an M16A2 with a flat top, a detachable carry handle and, later, a KAC M5 rail and a Trijicon RCO. Here's every issued part, what we'd buy in its place, what was out of stock and what no civilian can own.25 min readRead →

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CLONE BUILD/10.30.26FBI Regional SWAT clone build: Colt 11.5 and green Mk4 Federal rail34 min readCLONE BUILD/10.29.26Gary Gordon's Mogadishu CAR-15: the Gordon carbine, part by part32 min readCLONE BUILD/10.29.26Mk17 Mod 0 clone build: SOCOM's FN SCAR-H, part by part36 min readCLONE BUILD/10.28.26M110 SASS clone build: the Army's KAC sniper rifle, part by part39 min read

Clone Builds

Full part lists for the rifles people want to copy.

CLONE BUILD/10.28.26Mk12 Mod 1 clone build: the Special Purpose Rifle, part by part35 min readCLONE BUILD/10.27.26Delta MRE clone build: the KAC RAS MRE carbine, part by part26 min readCLONE BUILD/10.27.26Mk16 Mod 0 clone build: SOCOM's FN SCAR-L, part by part34 min readCLONE BUILD/10.26.26Mk12 Mod 0 clone build: the issued SPR, part by part34 min read

Gun Law and Regulation

What changed, who it binds and what you can still buy.

STATE LAW/10.13.26The FRT Patent Fight: Why the Shelves Are Thin6 min readSTATE LAW/10.12.26Short Barreled Shotguns and AOWs After ATF's October 9 Change8 min readSTATE LAW/10.12.26Can You SBR an AR-15 Now? What ATF's October 9 Change Does11 min readSTATE LAW/10.05.26New Jersey's AR-15 Ban: Where It Stands and What to Buy6 min read

Glock and Pistol

Slides, triggers, optics and upgrades for the pistol build.

CLONE BUILD/10.16.26John Wick Build: The Taran Tactical Parts List6 min readIRON SIGHTS/10.13.26Glock Red Dot Plates: What Actually Fits What6 min readBARRELS/10.12.26Best Glock Barrels: Threaded, Match and Stock6 min readMAGAZINES/10.06.26Best Glock Magazines and Basepads6 min read

Suppressors

Cans by caliber and the parts that make them work.

CLONE BUILD/10.27.26Mk16 Mod 0 clone build: SOCOM's FN SCAR-L, part by part34 min readCLONE BUILD/10.22.26Mk13 Mod 5 clone build: SOCOM's AICS .300 Win Mag, part by part39 min readCLONE BUILD/10.21.26Mk13 Mod 7 clone build: the .300 Win Mag that replaced the M4036 min readBARRELS/10.19.26338 ARC Explained6 min read

Optics

Red dots, LPVOs, magnifiers and mounts.

CLONE BUILD/10.27.26Mk16 Mod 0 clone build: SOCOM's FN SCAR-L, part by part34 min readCLONE BUILD/10.26.26Mk12 Mod 0 clone build: the issued SPR, part by part34 min readCLONE BUILD/10.22.26Mk13 Mod 5 clone build: SOCOM's AICS .300 Win Mag, part by part39 min readCLONE BUILD/10.22.26Mk13 Mod 0 clone build: the SEAL .300 Win Mag, part by part33 min read

Triggers

Drop ins, FRTs and what each one costs you.

STATE LAW/10.13.26The FRT Patent Fight: Why the Shelves Are Thin6 min readTRIGGERS/10.07.26M&P15 Upgrades 2026: What to Change First on a Sport III10 min readTRIGGERS/10.07.26PSA PA-15 Upgrades 2026: What PSA Builders Pick First9 min readTRIGGERS/10.06.26Best AR-9 Upgrades 2026: What 9mm AR Builders Actually Pick6 min read

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