The Best 5 AR-15 Upgrades to Make Your Rifle Run Better – Without Blowing $1,000
Five AR-15 upgrades that improve accuracy, reliability, and control—tested parts that make your rifle run better without breaking $1,000.
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Does Green Light Sights Actually Make You a Faster Shooter?
Spencer Feldman joins Jason to reveal how Green Light Sights use lenticular lens tech to give instant alignment feedback—no batteries, no red dots, just faster shots.
How to Disassemble and Reassemble a Glock 43 – Step-By-Step Full Breakdown
Learn how to fully disassemble and reassemble your Glock 43 with this no-fluff, step-by-step guide by Jason Schaller. From striker to trigger, this teardown walkthrough covers every spring, pin, and inspection point — built for DIYers who demand confidence, safety, and performance.
Is Recover Tactical the Best Way to Upgrade a Handgun?
Recover Tactical is changing how pistol owners upgrade. In this episode, Ron Rosenberg shares how their kits turn everyday handguns into PDW-style setups—no gunsmithing, no tax stamp, no B.S. Learn how they built a full ecosystem around modular upgrades for Glock, 1911, Beretta, and beyond.
The Ultimate Glock Troubleshooting Guide for Gun Owners Who Want Peace of Mind
The ultimate Glock troubleshooting guide—fix feeding, ejection, trigger, and firing issues fast. Real-world tips, clean fixes, no B.S.
What You Need to Know About the Timberwolf 17 (Before You Buy)
After 1,500 rounds, here’s what stood out about the Timberwolf 17. It fits Glock holsters, runs Gen 3 parts, and fixes what Glock left out.
Is SimX Ammo really better for self-defense?
SimX Ammo flips the old self-defense playbook with polymer-core bullets designed for massive internal shock. Here's what makes it different—and worth a look.
AR jig shootout – 5D Tactical vs 80 Percent Arms
This is an old article that I recovered. One day I will get back to update it with new information as the jigs have changed over the years. AR Jig Showdown (2025 Update): 5D Tactical vs. 80% Arms Easy Jig Gen 3 Five Years Later—What’s Changed? Back when I first reviewed these jigs, they were […]
80% 1911 for under $400 build adventure
Can You Still Build an 80% 1911 in 2025 for under $400? Here’s What It Took Me Then—and What It Takes Now There are two kinds of gun builds: the ones you enjoy, and the ones that make you question every life decision that brought you there. This was the latter. Back in 2020, I […]
Tools used in the 1911 Series 70 Videos
Thinking about working on your 1911 and not sure what tools you’ll need? This guide breaks down the tools I used (or close replacements) during my complete Series 70 1911 disassembly and reassembly process. You’ll find links to the exact or comparable tools I trust—plus links to the video that shows each step in action. […]
AR-15 Detent Chaos: From Zen to Disaster in 0.2 Seconds
Listen To This Article By Clicking The Play Button Below With my favorite caffeinated beverage in hand, it was time to get to work. This should be easy, it is just an AR-15 lower build. Time to start installing the AR-15 Detent. The bench was clean. The parts were laid out. Lighting? Perfect. I even had […]
Building AKs: Matt Durden Breaks Down Tools and Grit
Thinking about building an AK? You’re not alone. More people are moving beyond basic AR builds and into the gritty world of AK construction. But building AKs is a whole different animal—one that takes tools, time, and a serious mindset. In this episode of For The Love of Guns, I sat down with Matt Durden […]