Quick Tip: Why Your AR-15 Has a Dust Cover

Neglect, not round count, is the primary cause of firearm failure. This guide outlines 17 proactive habits to ensure firearms like Glocks and AR-15s exceed 20,000 rounds without major repairs. Key practices include meticulous round logging, regular cleaning and lubrication, timely replacement of critical springs and components, proper magazine care, and using quality ammunition and parts. Following these expert-recommended procedures can significantly extend a firearm's service life and maintain its reliability.

This video from AT3 Tactical explains why Inconel, a chromium-nickel alloy, is not typically used for rifle barrels. Despite its excellent heat erosion resistance, making it common in suppressors, its extreme weight, difficulty in machining, and high cost render it impractical for standard barrel lengths. The expert speaker highlights these manufacturing constraints.

This video provides a look at the Knight's Armament booth during SHOT Show 2026. The discussion highlights their focus on refining 5.56 suppressors and plans to expand product availability to the civilian market. It offers insight into their development direction, emphasizing a continued commitment to performance and reliability. The video encourages attendees still at SHOT Show to visit the booth on the final day.

This video takes viewers to the Knight's Armament Company (KAC) booth at SHOT Show 2026. The focus of the visit is to see what KAC has been working on, following up on last year's KS line rifles. This year, the discussion highlights advancements in their 5.56 suppressors and strategic moves towards expanding product availability for the civilian market. The content offers a glimpse into KAC's future development, emphasizing their continued commitment to performance and reliability. The description encourages attendees still at SHOT Show to visit the KAC booth on the final day.

This guide breaks down the comprehensive costs associated with AR-15 ownership, emphasizing that essential gear and ongoing expenses often exceed the initial rifle price. It details strategies for cost-effective ammunition purchases, recommends specific budget-friendly and mid-tier accessories like iron sights, red dots, and LPVOs, and highlights the critical importance of proper cleaning, maintenance, storage, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The guide strongly advocates for professional training as the most valuable investment over purely aesthetic gear upgrades, providing annual budget tiers for different levels of ownership.

This guide details the proper mounting and tuning of firearm suppressors, emphasizing critical steps like ensuring bore concentricity and managing increased back pressure. It covers direct thread and fast-attach systems, recommending specific tools and techniques for reliable firearm operation and accuracy. The instruction, presented by Justin from Palmetto State Armory, highlights the importance of re-zeroing optics after suppressor installation and outlines basic cleaning schedules.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.