AR-15 Podcast - Modern Sporting Rifle Radio

Steve and Jake talk about one of the best options for law enforcement, the AR-15 Patrol rifle.

Reid and Jake discuss the vast variety of options available for choosing your AR-15 Barrel.   Intro: Welcome to episode #11 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Jake Challand with my Intrepid Co-host Reed Snyder. This is THEE podcast about youuurrr...

Reid and Jake discuss the vast variety of options available for choosing your AR-15 Barrel.

Reed and Jake talk about the Russian alternative to the 223/556 NATO round.   Welcome to episode #10 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Jake Challand with Co-host Reed Snyder. This is THEE podcast about youuurrrr favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years.  There’s something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level.   AR-15 Product of the Week: Geissele Automatics - Super Dynamic Enhanced   Main Topic:  7.62x39 Russian Flavored AR-15's Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7.62%C3%9739mm Armalite - M15 A4 7.62MM X 39 CARBINE, GREEN Armalite - SPR Mod 1 MID CAR,7.62X39, BLACK Rock River Arms - LAR-47 Patriot Defense Arms Ruger - Mini-30 USSG OVER AND UNDER 12GA 7.62X39 Colt Match Target MGI - AR-47 Hydra Lower Receivers: http://www.rguns.net/rifles/rifles-semiauto-ar15-lowers-76239.shtml Ammo: Brownells Wolf Ammo 7.62X54R 148gr FMJ HORANDY 7.62X39 123GR SST STEEL CASE AMMO, 50/BOX 7.62x39 123gr. Rifle Defense 20rds. Zombie Max http://www.impactguns.com/product.aspx?zpid=34128 Common uses: Competition? Hunting? Defensive? Advantages: Disadvantages: Reloading: Lee Pacesetter 3-Die Set, 7.62X39mm Building ARs on the ar15rifle.tv video blog:coming soon Listener Feedback: Kris:  Great podcast Guys!  Like many, I had hoped to get an AR-15 \'one day\'.  And again, like many, I felt spurred by the looming threat of civilian disarmament.  So, over the X-mas holiday, my wife and I purchased 2 complete lowers as gifts to each other.  We did this because 1) the price of complete rifles is ridiculous due to the afore mentioned \'looming threat\', and 2) I really like DIY hobbies. Fortuitously, I found your podcast via Stitcher/Gun Rights Radio Network on your 3rd episode.  I love the content and the relaxed banter-style atmosphere.  It makes me feel as though I am visiting with friends and gleaming knowledge from their experience. In the DIY sense of things, I would love to make our ARs uniquely us.  My wife is still deciding how she would like her build.  I too am deciding many factors.  This brings me to my question for your podcast.  While black is tacti-cool for an EBR, I am interested in custom finishes.  I really like the nickel boron finish offered by the Mega Billet NiB Combo.  With its high cost and extreme unavailability (due to current issues), we bought standard black complete lowers from SOG Armory in Houston, TX.  Your podcast, however, has inspired me and I wish to refinish my lower and future build in my choice of colors.  As a Texas Aggie I would love to finish my AR in a nice two-tone color combo using an anodized Aggie Maroon color for the lower/upper and possibly the handguard/rail and buttstock.  I gather that the current finish on my SOG-15 lower needs to be stripped before I can apply a custom finish. I am hoping you guys can inform me as to: 1) How to strip the current finish and any gotchas to watch out for 2) Choices in refinishing such as cerakote, anodizing, etc. 3) Considerations in altering the mil-spec dimensions via the refinishing process 4) Performance characteristics of various finishes, specifically how would a refinished anodized lower/upper compare to the Nickel Boron or Teflon finishes on the market --- will I create serious problems by choosing a purely anodized finish over those \'performance\' finishes Aaron:  First off thanks a lot for the shows that you put on I learn a great deal from them. I was wondering if there was anything wrong with keeping a PMag fully loaded for a long period of time. I have one fully loaded in my home defense rifle and was wondering if I needed to switch mags to make sure I don't damage the integrity of the spring. Any insight you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for your show and keep up the good work! Derrick:  Hey guys, love the podcast!

Reed and Jake ponder the multitude of AR-15 magazine choices. Welcome to episode #9 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Jake Challand with Co-host Reed Snyder. This is THEE podcast about youuurrrr favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years.  There’s something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level.   AR-15 Product of the Week: Battle Arms Developement - Ambidextrous Safety Selector Main Topic:   Magazine Torture Test Lancer Systems Advanced Warfighter magazines Brownells Brand MagPul PMag ASC LLC SureFire 60 and 100rd mags Troy Battle Mag Tapco Intrafuse ProMag Bushmaster 6.8 SPC Barret TagoDown ARC Magazine Drum Magazines: 90rd MWG Armatac SAW-MAG 150 Magazine couplers: http://www.brownells.com/magazines/rifle-magazines/magazine-parts/magazine-hardware/ar-15-m16-magazine-cinch-prod40220.aspx?ttver=2 Magpul Maglink Magazine Pulls Magpul - Magazine Pull Building ARs on the ar15rifle.tv video blog: Listener Feedback: JT:  I've really been enjoying Gun Guy Radio and the AR-15 podcast! I have a Bushmaster flat top carbine (came with a quad rail and no front sight post) that I bought new in 2004 and I\'m looking to upgrade the upper to something with a gas piston. I was wondering what y\'all thought of the Ruger short stroke gas piston uppers. Would that be a good option or should I just upgrade my Bushmaster with an Adams Arms ssgp conversion kit and get a new, longer quad rail (I like the look of a long rail)? Thanks for all the work you guys put into the podcasts. Mike: My friends and I were comparing ARs recently and we noticed a spring on the shoulder of the firing pin on my Armalite Ar-10.  None of us knew why it was there until your latest AR-15 podcast. It became apparent during your discussion of using forward assist to quietly close the bolt on an un-fired round, eliminating both noise and the \"little dimple\" on the primer, that Armalite added the spring as a safety measure to keep the pin from sliding forward and striking the primer of an un-fired round in the chamber when the bolt slams home. You guys have solved another mystery! Keep up the great work! Manny:  First I wanted to that you guys for your awesome AR-15 podcast..Love the format, I have 2 Stripped Lowers on order (w/JD Machine), and look forward to future podcasts to guide me through my journey of building my very First AR :) A question for you guys: One of the lowers will probably end up as a 9mm carbine. Do you have any opinions or insights you can share regarding blow-back uppers? I recently came across some info. regarding DI-9mm ARs, and wondered if this should be my direction... http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=285845&CAT=288 http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=187826&CAT=2895 John:  Hey guys love the show so much! Jake you\'re jokes and sense of humor remind me of my good buddy Dan. Its kind of like hanging with my buds listening to your show. I love Ar\'s and my dad and I bought 4 in a span of 3 months. Were addicts and may need a \"psychological evaluation\" because we like hanging out shooting all types of guns. Ha ha. It would mean a lot two me if u would watch a 30 second video or two of me getting down and dirty in ohio with my two favorite black rifles! Thanks! Keep it up guys. Oh and...leave the light on for me! Brett:  A buddy turned me onto your podcast. Love it. keep up the good work! However: I usually listen to all my podcasts like, Armed American Radio, Gun for Hire, and the survival podcast on my Ipod or Iphone in the garage or up at my ranch.  How can I get your podcasts onto my devices? Andrew:  First of all I love your show and recently downloaded it to give me something to listen to on my flight. After a little bit of looking around at belt fed conversions From what I saw they were expensive. Are they worth it?

Welcome to episode #8 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Jake Challand with Co-host Reed Snyder.  This is THEE podcast about youuurrrr favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years.  There’s something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level.   AR-15 Product of the Week: Gun Vault AR-01 Main Topic: Buttstocks Magpul VLTOR SOPMOD Ace Grips Ergo Hogue Magpul TangoDown Handguards Daniel Defense Giessle JP Enterprises, Inc. Knights Armament Lancer Systems Noveske Rifle Works Troy Industries Seekins Precision Viking Tactics Yankee Hill Machine Building ARs on the ar15rifle.tv video blog: Listener Feedback: Richard Jensen: Hi, Jake -- Saw this on thegunwire.com. I'm not sure if Reed said he'd ever built an AR from an 80% lower or not. Does anyone really think that building an 'unregistered' AR would make a difference IF a ban made it through Congress? http://monderno.com/monderno/legally-build-an-unregistered-ar-15/ also Gun APP http://noble-empire.com/apps.php?app=gun They don't have an AR-15, but they do have an M16-A1.  I had to pay to get it (.99 for one firearm, I think I did $2.97 for 5 (AK-47, M1 Garand, Remington 870, Mauser 98).  One of the things I like about the app is that you can label the parts. :) Jeff Hinkle - Hey guys,  Love the show.  I just finished listening to episode #2.  In the episode you briefly discussed the 300 AAC Blackout.  After reading an article in Recoil Magazine I decided in July to build a 300 BLK upper for my AR.  The only difference between a standard 223 AR and the 300 BLK is the barrel.  The mags, bolt carrier, gas tube, gas block, handgaurds, and upper receiver are exactly the same as your standard 223 AR.  The only issue I really had was tuning a reload that would cycle 220 grain subsonic loads.  I realize no one can be an expert in all facets of AR’s so I thought I would pass on a little of my experience and knowledge.  Keep up the great podcasts. Sorry we are soo behind on emails: Shout-outs to: Myles Bob jh Steve Richard Stuart Tony Alex in Austin Lane D. Jeff H. iTunes Review: Wrap-up: feedback@ar15podcast.com Find us on iTunes http://www.ar15builder.com/ Brownells White Oak Armament Geissele.com  

Reed & Jake discuss some of the AR-15 highlights of the SHOT Show. Welcome to episode 7 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Jake Challand from Gun Guy Radio.  This is THEE podcast about youuurrrr favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years.  There’s something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Joining me again is Reed Snyder the former Marine and full time Texan. AR-15 Product of the Week: Ranier Arms Raptor Ambidextrous Charging Handle Main Topic:  SHOT Show’s Take on the AR-15 http://www.iwi.us/tavor.html Black Rifle Company - Modified Quad Rail Delton - Extreme Duty CMMG - MK3 308 Rock River Arms - ATH Carbine Upper Lancer - AR-15 Magazines   Building ARs on the ar15rifle.tv video blog: Got the Barrel and Upper from White Oak Armament Listener Feedback: JT:  I am getting caught up on GGR back episodes as i just started listening. You mentioned that you will be giving away your AR builds. Is that through the GGR email subscription I could not find one on the AR podcast. Robert ( last name Zack can't pronounce) in Memphis Hey Jake, Great show on AR uppers and lowers only problem is now I can't find ammo to practice with oh well I can just run around the back yard and dry fire and yell bang bang. Seriously no 9mm either so I went another way and bought a 1911, so far plenty of 45 available. It's my first one. Myles:  I just wanted to comment about the use of forward assists on AR-15s, I have never and will never use a forward assist for it's intended purpose. Forcing a round into a fouled chamber seems like an incredibly bad idea. However I do use the forward assist for 2 purposes, one, it allows you to silently chamber a round as opposed to simply dropping the bolt which makes a lot of noise.  The other purpose? The next time you are out shooting an AR-15 drop your bolt on a full magazine, then extract that chambered round. You will likely notice a tiny dimple on the primer, that is the result of the firing pin bouncing off the primer. This is a slight safety hazard, but I am told that repeatedly removing and rechambering a single 556 caliber round will result in that round becoming unreliable. I have discovered that by easing the round into a clean chamber with a forward assist will not cause this dimple to form.   iTunes Review:   Outro:feedback@ar15podcast.com Find us on iTunes http://www.ar15builder.com/ Brownells White Oak Armament Geissele.com

In this week's episode of the AR-15 Podcast, Reed & Jake discuss the parts that make up an AR-15 upper receiver and review new listener feedback. AR-15 Uppers Types of Uppers A1 – Original with a carry handle. A2 – Improved rear sight (example). A3 – V-Match upper receiver. A4 – Flat top (Model A4F/T Upper Receiver) or (A4 Upper Receiver) Parts of the Upper Upper Receiver and Barrel Assembly Schematics Bolt Carrier Assembly Schematics Bolt Carrier Firing Pin and Retaining Pin Bolt Carrier Key Cam Pin Bolt Gas Rings Bold Extractor Ejector Barrel Barrel Nut Barrel Extension Barrel Extension Pin Cool Uppers Bravo Company VLTOR Modular Upper Receiver DPMS Competition Upper Receiver Black Rain Ordinance Upper Receiver RGUNS TRR15 Upper Receiver Les Baer M4 (Civilian) LaRue Tactical Stealth Billet Upper Receiver (M3) AR15Rifle.tv We will begin building ARs on the AR15 video blog soon. Stay tuned! Help the Firearms Radio Network Help the Firearms Radio Network to continue producing great shows for you! Check out our Amazon Wish List. Listener Feedback RB: Looks forward to an episode about home defense. Bob: If the new assault weapons ban includes no transferring of banned firearms, could a person put them in a gun trust so family members would inherit them? Lane: Clarified his question about incomplete lowers and discussed three of the types of common lowers. Wrap Up Send feedback to feedback@ar15podcast.com. Review us on iTunes. Check out the AR15 Builder Website. Help the Firearms Radio Network to continue producing great shows for you! Check out our Amazon Wish List.

This week Reed & Jake talk about some good looking AR15s that you can by factory new.   Welcome to episode #005 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Jake Challand from Gun Guy Radio.  This is THEE podcast about youuurrrr favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years.  There’s something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Joining me is Co-host Reed Snyder former Marine and full time Texan. Knights Armament Company M5 RAS Main Topic:  AR-15 Cool Factor Brownell's AR-15 Builder - Build your own cool looking AR-15 here Daniel Defense Spikes Tactical Heckler & Koch Patriot Ordnance Factory JP Rifles LWRCI (Land Warfare Resources Corporation International) Lewis Machine and Tool Company Listener Feedback: Jon:  Thank you again for this podcast subject, however the explanation given about forgings is inaccurate.   There are three basic configurations for aluminum used in the manufacture of AR lowers:  forgings (strongest), billet (moderate), and cast (weakest). Forgings: Almost all major manufacturers use aluminum forgings for their lowers.  Due to the high cost of the machinery, only 5/6 foundries fabricate the forgings for all the AR's made in America.  A piece of red hot aluminum is put in between two dies and is smashed into shape by a very large (100 ton) hydraulic hammer.  These raw forgings are then sent to a machine shop for further machining and processing.  The forging process aligns the molecules in the aluminum grain structure to make a very strong finished product.  (Note: All aircraft landing gears and highly stressed wing parts are manufactured this same way because of their strength.) Billet:  Billet is nothing more than flat plate or bar stock that is machined to finished configuration, cutting through all the molecular grain structure, thereby weakening it.  There are only a couple of manufacturers, like Sun Devil, making billet lowers.  Their benefit is that they can change configurations or modify tolerances with a few keystrokes on the computer.  The material used is usually 6061 -T6, rather than the stronger 7075-T6 used in forgings. Castings:  This is what was given as being a forging (ie pouring aluminum into a mold, usually made from sand or ceramic media) in podcast #3.  Castings got off to a bad start as being weak in the early years of aftermarket lowers, due to a very granular, easy to fracture molecular structure.  Castings are generally used because they are cheap to produce and minimize additional machining required.    Ruger now uses this method exclusively for their firearm actions, including the SR 556.  They seem to have gotten it right, but most builders will still shy away from any cast uppers or lowers for strength reasons. 95% of production lowers are strong forgings produced by 5 or 6 foundries in America and are sold to only 11-18 machine shops.  They are then sold to the actual AR manufactures with the manufacturer's name imprinted on the lower. You have a great podcast and forum with a lot of listeners.  I'm sure you would like the correct info out there.  Just thought I'd bring this to your attention, but know you will probably want to follow up with research of your own.  You will probably want to fact check on future podcasts, because many of your listeners are taking what you are saying as accurate fact. Looking forward to more good stuff! Lane Douglas:  In episode 015 of GGR you talked about building an AR. Do you have a source for the lower casting, the part with the serial number, that will sell without first registering it through an FFL? Brownells will not sell without shipping to my FFL, ditto for a few others I have checked. I am ok with the process, just trying to avoid the $10 back ground fee, and $25 transfer fee that my FFL charges. iTunes Review: Outro: feedback@ar15podcast.com Find us on iTunes

Jeff Sinason from More Shooting joins Jake to talk about the 300 AAC Blackout AR-15 caliber option.   Welcome to episode #004 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Jake Challand from Gun Guy Radio.  This is THEE podcast about youuurrrr favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years.  There’s something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Main Topic:  300 AAC Black-out 300aacblackout.com   intro: Jeff Sinason NRA instructor and listener from Augusta Missouri Find Jeff at:  facebook.com/MoreShooting 300 Blackout +s: reliable compact 30-cal solution for AR platform uses existing AR mags optimal platform for sound and flash suppressed fire similar supersonic ammo that matches 7.62×39mm ballistics Barrels: 16" Barrel Assembly, 300 Blackout Wilson .300 AAC Blackout Barrel, 16" BARREL STRIPPED 16" M300 LE AAC W/ CAR GAS Uppers: Upper Rec,Complete M300 LE AAC Blackout Carbine Gas wMGB $699 What drew you to this caliber? Describe your current rifle’s set-up with this caliber Common uses: Competition? Hunting? Defensive? Advantages: Disadvantages: Reloading: Dies: V LTD 2-DI 300 AAC BLACKOUT 32.99 300 AAC Blackout Full Length & Seater Set 69.99 Ammo: Rem Ammo 300 AAC Blackout 115GR CTFB Brass: .300 Blackout Unprimed $35.99 Building ARs on the ar15rifle.tv video blog: Listener Feedback: Mike Evans:  wondering if you know of anywhere to find a M&P-15 sport online. Since the needless to say terrible sandy hook incident I can not find one anywhere. Any suggestions? kygunco.com budsgunshop.com Wrap-up: feedback@ar15podcast.com Find us on iTunes ar15builder.com

Reed & Jake discuss the different options for AR-15 lower receivers and how to put one together.   Welcome to episode #3 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Jake Challand from Gun Guy Radio.  This is THEE podcast about youuurrrr favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years.  There’s something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. and with me tonight is my co-host Reed Snyder from Dallas Texas Main Topic: AR-15 Lower Receivers Lower has S/N and has to be transfer through an FFL dealer Brownells Video:  http://youtu.be/wEFUxJuaZl4 Brownells complete lower parts kit Brownells Lower Receiver Schematics Types of lowers: Forged - Molten Aluminum poured into mold and then deburred Billet - CNC machined  from solid piece of metal Seekins Precision JP Enterprises, LLC ATI Polymer Lower - Youtube review ATI website New Frontier Armory Poly Lower Parts of the Lower: Colt 28 parts including the lower itself in the Brownells Schematic Accu-Wedge Bolt Catch Bolt Catch Pin Bolt Catch Plunger Bolt Catch Spring Buffer Retainer Buffer Retainer Spring Ejector Ejector/Selector Spring Fire Control Selector Fire Control Selector Detent Magazine Catch Magazine Release Button Magazine Release Button Spring Pistol Grip Pistol Grip Lock Washer Pistol Grip Screw Receiver Pivot Pin, .250", Screw Type Receiver Pivot Pin Screw Take Down Pin Take Down Pin Detent Take Down Pin Detent Spring Trigger Guard Assembly Trigger Guard/Windage Drum Pin Trigger Guard Pivot Pin Trigger Guard Spring Trigger Guard Plunger DPMS Complete Lower Parts Kit DPMS Complete Lower Parts Kit Tools we need for this build: Brownells Critical Tools Kit $99.99 Brownells AR-15 Field Kit $259.99 Building ARs on the ar15rifle.tv video blog: Coming soon! Listener Feedback: Robert: Jake Great to hear about ar-15 podcast just bought my first this year and love it. Also just finished gun store and range show and would like to recommend Dabbs gun and pawn on horn lake,ms great people and great place to buy guns as far as gun ranges I belong to Desoto Rifle & Pistol club in como,ms outdoor range that is great.Thanks for great podcast! Kiki:  Dude like the new show, but you guys failed in the most popular ar rounds side....at least in my neck of the woods besides 223/556....308 nato, 9mm and 22 lr rule.....not to many people go to wild cat rounds like grendal, 6.8spc or 300 aac around here.....alot of 308s and 9mm carbines.....anyway keep it up... Josh Wood - Dallas, TX:  Jake, You read my email on air about Targetmaster in Garland. Is there anything that can be done to increase my chances of winning? :) I got a wonderful deal on a mostly milspec AR for $500 from a friend that was desperate for some cash. Did a little work on a Glock I sold him for the price. Anyhow, I love the rifle, but while  the charging handle looks black and matches in low lighting, it is actually purple! I don't know if he cannibalized this from his wife's rifle or what, but man would I love that sweet charging handle. Anyhow, mostly joking. I did give you a five star review on iTunes and didn't even have an account with them, set it up just for you :). Love all that you do and will review your AR 15 podcast soon. Also five stars. Wonderful stuff. Thanks for everything including reading my email. Good luck with the new podcast. Seems to be going well so far. Bob:  About time! A excellent first episode. How often ? Max: Hey Jake, I just wanted to say great show! I found your podcast last week and have found it to be very informative. I am experienced with the m4/ar15 platform from serving in the Marine Corps. Currently I am serving with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Co. 4th Marine Division. I have shared your podcast with my fellow marines and now we all look forward to your show every week.

This week the AR-15 Podcast hosts Reed Snyder and Jake Challand take listeners back to basics on the AR-15 platform. They also discuss some of the most popular upgrades and sighting systems. In addition to discussing the AR-15s basic parts Snyder and Challand review the list of parts going into the AR-15 video blog build and address listener feedback. Welcome to episode #2 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Jake Challand from Gun Guy Radio.  This is THEE podcast about youuurrrr favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years.  There’s something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Main Topic: Basic parts of the AR-15 Platform Receiver: Upper - "Zombie Hunter" Upper Receiver Lower - HSA-15 Lower Receiver w/Buttstock Fire Control Group - http://geissele.com/hi-speeddesignatedmarksmanrifledmr.aspx Bolt Carrier Group/Assembly - AR-15 Bolt/Carrier Group Barrel: Gas Block vs. FSB - Low-Profile Gas Block, .750" Barrel http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/AR15-Front-Sight-F-Marked-p/front%20sight%20base%20-%20f%20750.htm Flash Hider/Flash Suppressor - .223 Phantom Flash Suppressor Muzzle Brake (Loudener...)Claymore Muzzle Brake 5.56 Stock: A2 Butt stock A2 Buttstock Assembly Collapsible stock AR-15/M16/M4 Collapsible Buttstock Sights: Iron Sights A2 Upper and non-F marked FSB (FSB=Front sight Base) A3 Upper Detachable Carry handle and F marked FSB (F is for Flat top) rail mounted front and rear sights (think magpul, troy industries, knights armament , etc...)AR-15/M16 MBUS GEN 2 SIGHT SET, Black http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XKA25650&name=Knight%27s+Armament+Micro+Flip-Up+Rear+Sight+200-600m Accessory Sights Scope Trijicon AR-15/M16 4 X 32 Special Forces ACOG Scope Holographic http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/electronic-sights/holographic-sights/holographic-sights-xps-exps-series-prod30942.aspx Reflex (red dot) RM04 Dual-Illum. RMR Sight, 7 MOA Laser Modular Vertical Foregrip, AR-15 Red Laser Light Combo Most Common upgrades: Trigger Buffer Bolt carrier Listener Feedback: Yancy:  Hey guys I mean zack and Steve. I could use a show on optics. How much, is it one of those thing that "you get what you pay for,  I too am in the process of building an ar. I a cheating a little by using a in good shape older A2 as the donor  now working on the different optics I can add. Think about running an small fixed power scope on the handle and then a red dot on the side.  Thanks for all you help and the check is in the mail! Paul:  I just finished listening to the first AR-15 podcast tonight.It was great!  Really informative, and the combo of guests you had really made for a great show.  A lot of what you guys are going over actually can apply to your most awesome listeners.........(Canucks) Larry:  Is there a way to download the ar-15 podcast to my ipod? I want to listen to it at work instead of over my computer. Also if you didn't talk about it in the first episode could you talk about converting the ar-15 over to the 300 blackout and what that is? I have only heard about doing it but know nothing of it. Thanks iTunes Review: Outro: Show notes at AR15podcast.com feedback@ar15podcast.com Find us on iTunes

Welcome to the first episode of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Jake Challand from Gun Guy Radio.  This is THEE podcast about youuurrrr favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years.  There’s something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Chicken soup for BRD? Reed:  Intro Main Topic: The World of AR-15 Possibilities Calibers Configurations Rifle, Mid, Carbine Building ARs on the ar15rifle.tv video blog: http://www.whiteoakarmament.com/ http://www.brownells.com/ http://geissele.com/ Parts Schematics: http://www.ar15builder.com/ http://www.brownells.com/schematics/Colt-/AR-15-Lower-Receiver-sid807.aspx http://www.brownells.com/schematics/Colt-/AR-15-Upper-Receiver-sid810.aspx Blog: Every Day No Days Off- 3d printed AR lower Listener Feedback: Have you thought about getting an ar10? Wrap-Up: feedback@ar15podcast.com Find us on itunes - link coming soon!