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A CAA MCK is sort of like a chassis that makes it possible to convert your handgun (dependent on model) into a pistol caliber carbine (PCC), and it offers a lot of value on top of that. Here are pretty much all the selling points of CAA MCK platforms. No Modifications Needed With a CAA MCK, you don’t need to make any modifications to the gun, as long as it’s a compatible model. Just open the trapdoor, insert the gun, slide it forward, and lock it in place. Then you’re good to shoot. One note, though, the platform will need…

Most MCK accessories cost money. There is one big one that might actually put a few dollars back in your pocket. Here’s what you need to know. What It Is? It’s the CAA MCK brass catcher, which is made for easy compatibility with select CAA micro conversion kits. These brass catchers are made with durable components and are designed for durability and longevity. They mount easily to micro conversion kits with which they’re compatible and feature a wide opening that covers the ejection port of the MCK. They make it a snap to catch your spent brass at any public…

Looking for a micro conversion kit accessory you can pair with your Glock handgun that will completely overhaul performance? Let’s take a look at a big one – perhaps the single most impactful. Enter Glock Barrel Extensions Command Arms Accessories (CAA) makes Glock barrel extensions that are compatible with certain Gen 1, 2, 3 and 4 Glock pistols (models 17, 19 and 34 pistols) that will totally transform performance. It is one of the most impactful micro conversion kit accessories you can get and install. Here’s how it transforms the platform. Why They Transform the Gun A Glock barrel extension…

One thing about AR shooters – they love to take ownership of their craft. They perhaps more than any other shooters like to actually build their platforms from the ground up. Well, sort of – for some tinkerers, building with an assembled upper receiver is the better, faster, more convenient choice. With that said, there are some reasons for building with an assembled upper, which comes with most of the upper components (if not all) that you need to mate to a lower to build a functioning rifle. Here are 3 of the best of them. Save Time If you…

Anodization is an electrolytic process that converts the surface of a treated aluminum piece to a protective oxide that protects it against wear and corrosion. Anodized parts are becoming increasingly popular among home builders, especially in their rifle and pistol builds. On that note, this short post will cover some of the selling points of AR15 anodized parts. Why Anodized? The AR15 is composed of an upper and lower receiver, both of which are made from aluminum. In addition, many other parts and furniture on AR-style rifles are also made from aluminum, commonly the handguards and grips. As a result,…

Thinking about building a short barrel rifle, either with a complete short barrel upper or a kit? Well here are 4 good reasons that building with an assembled upper might be the way to go. It definitely offers some advantages over building with a stripped upper. These are some of them. Saves Time If there’s one solid reason to build with a complete short barrel upper or kit instead of a stripped upper and then buying all of the other parts separately, it’s that a kit or an assembled upper can save you a lot of time Depending on whether…

That title’s a real hot take, but we mean to stand behind it. There are numerous shortcomings integral to the design of a handgun, regardless of action, chambering, or model. Let’s start with handling. Handguns are unwieldy; they’re either too light to offer stability or too heavy to shoot comfortably. There’s no way to effectively brace a handgun, making it hard to shoot accurately. They have short sight radii, making them unforgiving and inaccurate, along with short barrels that compromise power and accuracy. On top of that, handguns offer few points for attachment. In fact, some handguns offer effectively none…

Over the past few years, AR pistol builds have become considerably more popular. This isn’t just hype, as there are a few practical use cases for one of these compact builds. So if you’re considering building with an AR pistol upper but you’re not sure the move is right for you, you’re in the right place. Here are a few things to consider. More (or Equivalent) Firepower, Smaller Footprint Like full-sized rifles, one of the most popular chamberings for AR pistols remains the .223 (and 5.56). This cartridge is considerably faster and flatter-shooting than most popular pistol cartridges and similarly…

You pretty much never see a modern sporting rifle without some sort of advanced optic, be it a red dot, reflex sight, holographic sight or scope mounted to the receiver. But, as much as these things sell themselves, there’s still a very strong selling point for AR15 sights. Here are all the best reasons you need a set of backup iron sights on your AR too, not just an optic. No Parallax Distortion You ever look through a scope at an angle? Yeah, don’t. You’ll probably incur a parallax distortion, which in layman’s terms just means where the reticle appears…

You may have noticed that the United States military does not use skeletonized M16 rifles. Which means, logically, if the AR15 was standard issue, they wouldn’t use skeletonized AR15 rifles. Naturally, this could have to do with cost. It is true that skeletonized parts are more expensive than solid steel or aluminum components. But there is more to this picture than that. In fact, there are some good reasons why you might not want to skeletonize your AR15 which will be explored here. Consider these before jumping on the bandwagon and swapping out parts with reckless abandon. Increased Surface Area…