Transforming a hunting shotgun into a fighting shotgun
Drilled and tapped the receiver for a Picatinny rail. Chopped the factory vent rib barrel to approximately 20″. Drilled and tapped the vent rib for a HiViz fiber optic sight. Sighting through the trough in the Picatinny rail, the green fiber optic front sight is nestled perfectly. Installed a Sure Cycle +3 magazine tube extension, […]
More Pin and Weld
Surefire muzzle device after opening the factory hole, and countersinking it. A tap was run inside the muzzle device after drilling, to clean up burrs in the threads. Muzzle device installed on barrel, blind hole located and drilled in barrel. A 3/32” x 1/4” 18-8 stainless steel down pin is seated firmly, then trimmed to […]
Cutting down an AR FSB to fit under a low profile rail
If your AR has a standard Front Sight Base (FSB, the “A-frame” standard front sight), and you’re wanting to upgrade to a free float rail that extends past the gas journal, your best method is to cut down and reshape the FSB to fit under the new rail. The milspec style FSB is retained to […]
Understanding BCG Performance: TruPrep’s Gauging Results and Service
At TruPrep, we’re committed to ensuring your AR runs reliably. A critical component in this is the Bolt Carrier Group (BCG), the heart of the AR’s Cycle of Operations. Our expert armorer, Rob Sheppard, gauges BCGs to assess their gas-handling efficiency, and we’re sharing insights from our ongoing testing. The Role of the BCG The […]
New Armorer Service – Pin and Welds
Introducing TruPrep’s Premium Pin and Weld Service At TruPrep, we’re excited to announce our professional pin and weld service, designed to meet ATF guidelines while delivering exceptional craftsmanship. Whether you’re looking to ensure compliance or enhance your firearm’s functionality, our expert armorer, Rob Sheppard, has you covered with precision and reliability. Why Choose TruPrep’s Pin […]
Precision Applications Introduces the Magpul compatible grip insert to carry critical AR-15 bolt components
More info to come!