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The 9mm G9 and Pistol Caliber Carbines: What to Know
The 9mm G9 is a side-charging pistol-caliber carbine, or PCC. Whereas the G4 is chambered in 5.56, an intermediate...
Building an AR-15 Side Charger Around 6mm ARC
Thinking about building an AR-15 side charger? Don’t just build another rifle in 5.56 if you already have one (or...
Considering a .338 ARC Upper: What to Know
Probably most shooters who build (or buy) AR-15 rifles end up with rear-charging rifles chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO or...
Four Common AR-15 Malfunctions, Broken Down
Your AR-15 is a gas-impingement rifle that is a bit more complex than a rifle with a bolt action, and certainly more...
Some (Slightly Lesser-Known) AR-15 Parts and What They Do
America’s Rifle, the AR-15, despite the fact that it’s more than 60 years old, is a fine-tuned machine. If it ain’t...
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,...
Buy or Build: A Closer Look at Stripped vs. Complete Uppers
Whether you’re looking at adding your first or your fifth AR-style rifle to your safe, you have two main options:...
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...
A Deep Dive into the Gibbz Arms G4 Side Charging AR-15 Upper
The Gibbz Arms G4 16” side charging AR-15 upper defines performance in this industry. For shooters interested in a...
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...
Rear vs. Side Charging Uppers: A Few Things to Know
Far and away, most AR-style platforms are rear-charging, meaning that the charging handle is mounted at the rear of...
