Clearing Malfunctions from a Side-Charging AR15 Upper

Clearing Malfunctions from a Side-Charging AR15 Upper

Malfunctions, commonly referred to (though somewhat nonspecifically) as jams, can occur in any sort of firearm action, regardless of configuration. This means that both rear-charging and side-charging AR15 uppers will be afflicted at times. Knowing how to correct the...
Cleaning and Lubing Your AR15 Charging Handle

Cleaning and Lubing Your AR15 Charging Handle

Granted, your AR15 charging handle is far from the part that will require the most maintenance. You’ll spend more time cleaning the barrel, muzzle device, and bolt carrier group, but at the same time, a charging handle that’s running in a channel gummed up with...

Side-Charging AR Upper FAQs

There are a lot of questions floating around out there, on Google and in forums, about side-charging AR uppers. Here are some of those frequently asked questions, along with a few answers. 1.  What is a side-charging AR upper? A side-charging AR upper is an upper...