Brownells - AR-15/M16/M4 Premium Armorer's Kit

This expert guide from School of the American Rifle details how to identify and replace a malformed weld spring in an AR-15's delta ring assembly. A misaligned weld spring can cause gas tube issues, leading to potential component damage. The video provides a clear visual comparison and step-by-step instructions for replacement, emphasizing proper alignment for optimal function.

This guide details the process of staking AR-15 carrier key screws, a critical step for preventing loosening under operational stress. It covers historical staking methods, modern techniques like OCKS, and specific torque values for different generations. The instruction emphasizes the importance of proper staking for reliability, drawing on historical military technical manuals.

This guide details the process of lapping an AR-15 receiver to ensure proper barrel alignment for improved long-range accuracy. Instructor Stephen Caleb from Brownells explains that receiver faces can be slightly out of alignment, leading to barrel runout. The process involves using a specialized lapping fixture and aluminum oxide lapping compound with a drill to create a perfectly flat receiver face. This ensures the barrel seats flush and square, critical for precision shooting beyond 500 yards.

This guide covers essential tools for AR-15 maintenance and range preparedness, as presented by the Palmetto State Armory host. It details a 20-piece cleaning kit, a comprehensive punch set, a bench block for pin work, protective gun mats, and a compact first aid kit. These items are recommended as practical stocking stuffers for gun owners, emphasizing ease of use and field readiness.

This guide details 17 lesser-known features and maintenance hacks for common firearms, including AK-47/74 buttstock cleaning kits, S&W M&P frame tools for disassembly, Mossberg magazine dowels for capacity control, and status indicators on various pistols. The instruction emphasizes utilizing manufacturer-provided tools and understanding specific firearm mechanisms for safe operation and maintenance, drawing on expert knowledge of firearm platforms.

This guide demonstrates the proper installation of a suppressor onto an AR-style rifle using a direct thread method. It emphasizes a secure fit and highlights the visual steps involved in attaching the suppressor to the barrel. The video, from AT3 Tactical, focuses on ensuring the suppressor is correctly mounted for optimal performance and safety.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.