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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 storyBARRELS/10.12.26Best Glock Barrels: Threaded, Match and StockGlock factory barrels are good. An aftermarket barrel is worth buying for threading, for cast lead, or for genuine match accuracy, and not for much else. Here is how to tell which case you are in.6 min readRead →

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BCGS/10.12.26DI vs Piston, Settled by Build Data7 min readAR-15/10.09.26AR-15 Upgrades by Setup: Pistol, 14.5, 16 Inch, 300 Blackout and Factory Rifles11 min readBARRELS/10.09.26What Calibers AR Builders Actually Choose6 min readGUIDE/10.09.26Ammo Price Watch: What to Buy and When6 min read

Clone Builds

Full part lists for the rifles people want to copy.

CLONE BUILD/09.18.26Christian Craighead's Nairobi Rifle: The L119A2, Part by Part28 min readCLONE BUILD/09.16.26Sicario Task Force Build: The Parts List14 min readCLONE BUILD/09.16.26Mk18 Mod 0 Clone Build Guide: The Original CQB Weapon System36 min readCLONE BUILD/09.16.26CQBR Block I Clone Build Guide: Every Part You Need38 min read

Gun Law and Regulation

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

STATE LAW/10.05.26New Jersey's AR-15 Ban: Where It Stands and What to Buy6 min readSTATE LAW/10.02.26Maryland SB334: What to Buy Before January 16 min readSTATE LAW/10.01.26Connecticut Glock Ban Blocked: What the Judge's Ruling Does8 min readSTATE LAW/10.01.26Binary Triggers by State: Where They Are Legal6 min read

Glock and Pistol

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

MAGAZINES/10.06.26Best Glock Magazines and Basepads6 min readHOLSTERS/10.02.26Glock 17 vs 19 vs 45: Which Size to Buy15 min readSTATE LAW/10.02.26Maryland SB334: What to Buy Before January 16 min readSTATE LAW/10.01.26Connecticut Glock Ban Blocked: What the Judge's Ruling Does8 min read

Suppressors

Cans by caliber and the parts that make them work.

STATE LAW/09.23.26Suppressors in 2026: $0 Tax, and No Form 4 Since October 96 min readMAGAZINES/09.21.26PSA Sabre 5.56 AK: Price, Specs, Mags and What Fits21 min readSTATE LAW/09.20.26The ATF Paperwork Rule, After the October 9 Change7 min readSUPPRESSORS/09.18.26Best 300 Blackout Suppressors in 20267 min read

Optics

Red dots, LPVOs, magnifiers and mounts.

OPTICS/10.08.2614.5 Pin and Weld Upgrades 2026: What M4 Style Builds Pick10 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 readBARRELS/10.07.26Which AR-15 Parts Are Below Their Recent Average6 min read

Triggers

Drop ins, FRTs and what each one costs you.

TRIGGERS/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 readTRIGGERS/10.06.26Best AR-15 Upgrades 2026: What Builders Actually Pick8 min read

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