Did you know that the firearms manufacturing industry is responsible for employing more than 170,000 workers annually? That’s a great way to keep folks working and out of the unemployment line. One of the industry’s jobs is to craft custom-built weapons. At Aegis Cerakote, we manufactured our first AR in 2007, and we’ve been making […]
In the US, hunters number 14.4 million. Most hunters prefer rifles with standard or longer barrels for improved accuracy and range, but what about short barrels? Do they compromise performance, or are they a great option for hunters seeking agility in the field? The Role of Barrel Length in Performance Traditionally, longer barrels have been […]
Did you know that more than 24.6 million AR-15 or AK rifles are in circulation in the US? This is no surprise because the AR-15 is easy to use and beloved by many. When it comes to barrels, nitrided barrels have become popular, and you can find them on semi-automatics as well as bolt-action rifles. […]
Of the millions of American gun owners, 38% use their guns for hunting, while about 30% use guns for sport shooting. Many of these firearm owners choose Cerakote finishing for its protective qualities, visually striking finish, and long-lasting resilience. If you’ve thought about a Cerakote finish for your gun, then read on as we explore […]
In the US, over 20 million firearms are purchased annually, with rifles making up approximately one-third of those purchases. There are typically some hurdles to owning a short-barreled rifle, but it can be worth it if you’re willing to go through the legislative hoops. The bottom line is that SBRs are legal to own for […]
According to a report from the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s, the firearms industry took a 269% economic jump over the last decade or so. We know that over the last twenty-five years, factory rifles and optics have significantly improved. They’ve improved so much so, that you have to wonder is a custom rifle really worth […]
What if I told you that those 3 classifications of AR-15 and AR-10 rifles were absolutely worthless and nothing more than terms that the internet likes to use to justify a certain price point? Furthermore, what if I told you that I have a Anderson Manufacturing rifle that can consistently shoot .50″ MOA at 100 […]
Building your first black rifle? In this guide, we’re breaking down AR-15 triggers from start to finish. We’ll explain how the standard trigger works, what types of triggers you can buy or upgrade with, and which is best for your own build’s needs. Lastly, we’ll go over how to troubleshoot your trigger assembly, including how […]
Barrels We often get asked while designing a custom AR-15 build what’s the difference between all the different barrel finishes and materials and what we think is the best one. That’s a tough question to answer because the answer usually is dependent on what the finished rifle is being used for. A precision shooter will […]
While they all pretty much function the same, there are some differences that may or may not be worth the additional money depending on what you feel is important to you. Let’s dive into some of the things that set billet and forged upper and lower receivers apart. Is Billet Better? There are tons of […]
