Americans spend about 6 hours a day on their phones doing non-work-related activities. You have to wonder, how much of that time might be better spent. When it comes to time, we sometimes get asked, “How long does it take to put a Cerakote finish on a gun?” Cerakoting a gun typically takes between three […]
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 […]
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. […]
Last year, 2.6 million firearm suppressors were registered to Americans after they shelled out two hundred dollars a pop for the registration fee. Designed to mitigate noise without compromising the effectiveness of the weapon, the firearm suppressor provides a lot of value for hunter or sharpshooter alike. Interesting historical fact. The gun suppressor, or silencer, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
According to recent data, 45% of Americans have at least one gun in their home. While we don’t know Americans procure a custom-built firearm, we know that many gun enthusiasts opt for personalized solutions rather than off-the-shelf options. Custom building your next firearm might seem like a daunting task at first, but there are several […]
