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We are often surprised at how often we are asked "is an AR 15 good for beginners?" This is something we feel passionate about. If you are just starting out with trying to figure out which type of weapon should be the first gun you purchase yourself, consider the AR 15. It is an easy to understand, simple to clean, operate, and customize platform. There is a greatly reduced recoil or “kick” which makes it easy to start out with.The AR 15 as a general rule is a fairly straight forward design. …

Backup AR 15 Iron Sights Provide Critical Redundancy in Your AR 15 Setup. When Your Optics Fail, You’ll be Glad You Had ThemMagpul, UTG, and Yankee Hill Machine and are some of the major brands that we offer backup iron sights from. We have fixed, folding, and polymer sights. You get a limited lifetime warranty on all of our products. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our products. You can send us an email at support@blackrifledepot.com. AR 15 Flip up Iron SightsCritical re …

The stock of your AR-15 is one of the most important components to consider. Depending on the intended use, the stocks, buffer tubes, and buffer springs are different. Here are a few things to consider: SizeLookWeightColorShapeUseAdjustable/StationaryThe last of which is very important not to forget. Adjustable stocks make it easier to get the right feel. They also make it easier to store and carry.Mil-spec Buffer Tubes vs Commercial Buffer TubesThere are several different types of buffer …

Active outdoorsmen today use various firearms, such as the bolt action rifle or shotgun, for their activities.However, the AR Rifle can have advantages over other guns, proving to be better than the traditional bolt action or shotgun rifle.Read on to find out the varied benefits of having, carrying, and using an AR Rifle over other types of rifles for anyone who is active outdoors.About the AR RifleThe most common AR Rifle is the AR 15, one of the most popular firearms in the United St …

Why the AR 15 Is a Favorite Tool of PoliticiansMost American gun owners know the AR-15 is one of the most popular rifles. Because of that inevitably becomes the conversation whenever people talk about self-defense, gun control laws, and more.These guns are so popular that people have sued cities and towns that ban them, claiming such bans violate their Second Amendment rights. As part of the U.S. Constitution, the Second Amendment is something politicians swear to uphold when they take off …