SELECTING THE CORRECT BARREL FOR YOUR AR-15 — PART 4: BARREL PROFILES & CONTOURS When selecting a barrel for your AR-15, it's easy to get caught up in specs like length and gas system (see Parts 2 and 3), but barrel profile—the contour or shape of the barrel—is just as importan …

Better Comes Standard: New Barrel Quality Control at Ally Munitions At Ally Munitions, "Better Comes Standard" isn’t just a tagline—it’s how we do business. That’s why we’re proud to announce a new level of commitment to quality: moving forward, every single AR-15 barre …

SELECTING THE CORRECT BARREL FOR YOUR AR-15 — PART 3: BARREL LENGTH & GAS SYSTEMS If you’ve followed along with Part 1 (Barrel Materials) and Part 2 (Cartridge Selection), you’re already making smarter decisions than most AR builders. Now let’s move to the next critical f …

SELECTING THE CORRECT BARREL FOR YOUR AR-15 — PART 2: SELECTING THE CORRECT CARTRIDGE Now that you’re selecting the correct barrel for your next AR-15 build, it’s time to lock in the most critical factor: the cartridge. Before we go further, let’s make something clear: The ca …

When it comes to building or upgrading an AR-15, the barrel is the core of your rifle’s performance. It affects everything from accuracy and recoil to heat resistance, lifespan, and even weight balance. In Part 1 of this series, we’re looking at the most common AR barrel materials and …

Dialing in Your Rifle: Why Buffer Weight Matters & Our Go-To Choice If you’ve spent any time tuning rifles, you know that small adjustments can make a huge difference in how a rifle feels and functions. One of the simplest, yet most overlooked, tuning elements is buffer weight se …