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First Gear | Short/Light Build—It’s A Rifle

All the goodies are at least assembled—the upper meets the lower, and a rifle is born.

First Gear | OLight, O Yeah

As much as we like the stalwarts, competition remains a good thing. Here comes Olight ...

First Gear | Short/Light Build—The Gas System

Our short/light rifle runs on borrowed pressure like other MSRs. How that happens matters.

Wilson Combat AR9B

It’s mighty tempting to say, “Wilson Combat Pistol Caliber Carbine. Enough said.” So we do.

First Gear | Our Short/Light Build Gets SHOT

In retrospect, it may be surprising more things aren’t changing in light of the SHOT Show.

First Gear | The Short/Light MSR Build Continues

We’re getting closer to a shootable short/light MSR with a pivot and takedown pin upgrade.

First Gear | Optics Up For The Short/Light MSR Build

Optics and mounts are next for our MSR short/light build.

First Gear | Short/Light MSR Build Continues

Our MSR short/light build continues with the arguable “heart” of rifle’s accuracy—the barrel.

Exercise Your Freedom | Understanding “Condition”

Gun safety works best if you are knowledgeable about some operational specifics. Understanding “condition” helps.

First Gear | MSR Build Continues, With Christmas Goodies To Boot!

We’re back to our ongoing MSR short/light build, but some components will make fine gifts too!

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