Classic Insights - Long Guns
While starting an AR-15 build from scratch is a rewarding experience, sometimes it's preferable to select a complete lower receiver before you begin. Most manufacturers offer AR-15 lowers equipped with mil-spec and aftermarket furniture, controls, and trigger systems - so you can focus on other critical components of your build.
Renowned for manufacturing quality AK-platform rifles, Zastava is shaking things up this year by introducing a semi-auto variant of the RPK light machine gun. The ZPAP M72 rifle remains faithful to the original design while offering modern features that shooters demand in 2024.
In today's market, shooters have many options to choose from when shopping for a semi-auto shotgun, including many variants with the familiar ergonomics and controls of AR-platform rifles. An AR-style shotgun is intuitive and easy to pick up for most gun enthusiasts, plus the aftermarket support is phenomenal. Here's why you should consider an AR-12 for your next shotgun.
In some instances, it may be necessary to go beyond a simple field strip in order to properly clean your firearm. Additional disassembly allows access to critical parts that wouldn't otherwise be visible and may induce a catastrophic failure if not properly maintained. In this week's blog, we're discussing how to deep clean your gun.
Slanted, ported, castle style - which muzzle brake is best for your AK-pattern rifle? Discover the key differences between the classic 45-degree cut design and more contemporary options, plus get our picks for the top 5 AK-47 muzzle brakes available in 2024.
Bringing home a brand-new firearm is exhilarating, but at the same time, it can be a little overwhelming if you're new to the shooting sports. That's why in today's blog, we're discussing the 5 things you should always do with a new gun after picking it up from your FFL dealer.
SHOT Show is winding down and the Classic Firearms team has selected our picks for the top 5 new guns unveiled this week. Continue reading to discover which handguns and long guns we're most looking forward to shooting in 2024.
Known primarily for their revolvers and semi-auto pistols, Taurus has just unveiled their first-ever bolt gun. The Expedition is a centerfire bolt action rifle with tons of great features - including a cold hammer forged barrel as well as a Remington 700 action and many other Remington-compatible components.
Amidst a sea of innovative 5.56 NATO rifle and pistol designs, we found one particularly interesting Indonesian firearm with an incredibly specific use case. The Pindad SS Amphibious is engineered to fire and function flawlessly both on land and while completely submerged underwater.
The standard AR-15 trigger functions well and is accessible to shooters of all skill levels. However, while the mil-spec fire control unit is good for what it is, it still leaves much to be desired. Here are the top 5 AR-15 triggers for self defense in 2024.






















