Installing an AR-15 Forward Assist into a Stripped Upper is pretty simple. You don’t need much more than the parts a small punch and a hammer. A file makes it easier, but it is not strictly necessary. One thing to look out for when installing the forward assist is that it only works one way. […]
Month: January 2017
Installing an AR-15 Single Point Sling Mount
In this post I will show how I go about Installing an AR-15 Single Point Sling Mount. This is an easy project that a new AR-15 owner can complete with little experience. I think it is an easy thing to add to the gun, and even if you don’t always use a single point sling […]
Installing a YHM Spectre Two Piece AR-15 Gas Block
Two part gas blocks are not needed in the majority of instances, they are more complicated and a little more expensive than the standard gas blocks. However, sometimes they serve a purpose. Today I need to install a YHM Spectre Two Piece AR-15 Gas Block because I plan on permanently attaching a large flash […]
How to Install Elfman Tactical Anti-Rotation Pins in an AR-15 Lower
Anti-Rotation Pins are normally not a necessary modification to an AR-15 lower, but their are some exceptions. What the pins do is prevent the hammer and trigger pins in the AR-15 (or M-16) from rotating. A steel pin in an aluminum receiver can rotate and elongate the holes. This causes malfunctions and the destruction […]
How to Make an Emergency Food Bar
Emergency food needs to be shelf stable and contain needed nutrients. It is a plus if the food tastes good, is light weight, and not very expensive. This was not the easiest project to achieve, and I had to test many different recipes until I settled on this particular one. This particular food bar recipe […]