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I was on the hunt to find out which early model assault rifle was considered the best rifle during the mid-century wars and conflicts. I was curious about what the average soldier thought about their Government-Issued rifles. Modern-day reviews trend toward the AK-47 for a post-war rifle to purchase. My personal opinion is that they are all a piece of living history, and every gun collector should have at least one, if not all three. As far as performance goes, I think it is one's personal opinion as to which of the three rifles are the most comfortable fit for them.

What
An AR-15 pistol just sounds weird. AR stands for Armalite Rifle, so it's just a strange phrase all around. AR-15 pistols exist because of a set of laws outlined in the National Firearms Act. These laws created a method of classifying weapons. By this set of laws, a rifle is required to have a 16-inch barrel in coordination with a stock. If the barrel length is shorter, you can have an SBR, or short barrel rifle, but then you have to fill out paperwork, pay 200 bucks, and wait months for approval. Alternatively, you can have a AR-15 pistol with a barrel as short as you want it to be.

What
An AK Pistol is a pistol that's an AK. That doesn't really answer your question though, does it? AK Pistols exist because of the National Firearms Act. The NFA restricts what a firearm can be, and defines it arbitrarily. To be a standard rifle, a firearm must have a 16-inch barrel and a stock. A firearm with a barrel shorter than 16 inches and stock is a short-barreled rifle and subject to the full force of the National Firearms Act. If you want an AK with a shorter barrel and do not want to deal with the NFA, then an AK pistol is your only option.

What
If you currently or have ever owned an AR-15, you likely have some knowledge of green tip ammunition. A few years back, green tip ammunition was very controversial. In 2015, this round was almost banned. So what's the difference between a regular round of ammunition and a round of green tip ammunition?

AR-15
The AR-15 is a fascinating rifle. Not just its long history of service, or the fact that it's America's favorite rifle, but also from an engineering perspective. The rifle is incredibly modular, and you can pick and choose parts like no other weapon out there. One major change you can make is with the barrel length. There are a wide variety of barrel lengths you can use for your gun, so we've broken them down here.

.223
The big wide world of ammo can often be a confusing one. There are eight different 9mm rounds on the market, and none are interchangeable. The 223 and 5.56 rounds are even more confusing, because they are the same, right? Well, no, but kind of? The 223 vs. 5.56 debate has been going on for a long time, but let's put it to bed here.

The
The most significant difference between these two guns is simply the caliber. The old AK-47 is chambered in the venerable and near universal 7.62 x 39mm. The AK-74, meanwhile, is chambered in the 5.45 x 39mm. The name difference is an unintentional palindrome, as these numbers represent the year the gun was more or less adopted. Clearly, the 1974 designed AK-74 is a little newer than the post-WW2 AK-47.

Red
Thinking about purchasing some red dot sights for your pistol? Wondering if they are worth it or not? Let's go over some Basic Red Dot 101 questions and answers, and then I will suggest a couple for you if you need a little guidance.

Brand
More often than not, our Brand Spotlight articles focus on firearms or firearms manufacturers. But this time around, I want to fill you in about a really cool device that will take the pain out of loading and reloading your magazine. It will literally buy you more time on the firing line. No, I promise that I'm not trying to sell you some snake oil, these devices are legit!

What
Sometimes with self defense you may need something other than a firearm. With the exception of law enforcement, military, or working for a firearm company, not many jobs will allow you to carry a gun to work. Despite this, there are many circumstances that can lead to a self-defense situation. Simply leaving work to go to the parking lot or use public transportation could be risky. Don't you think it could happen to you too?

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