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The AR-15 Gas System

The AR-15 Gas System

Posted by Brent McGuire on Aug 9th 2019

As you research AR-15 accessories and upgrades, you will come across two gas systems: direct impingement or piston. These two gas systems are how the AR-15 fire, return the bolt, strip an old cartridg … read more
The 4 Most Important, Unofficial Gun Safety Rules

The 4 Most Important, Unofficial Gun Safety Rules

Posted by Brent McGuire on Aug 9th 2019

If you’ve ever been to a range and fired a gun, you know there is more to shooting than just aim, sight, fire. Safety is a huge part of gun ownership, and the team at Rail Scales wants to share with y … read more
A Brief History of Firearms

A Brief History of Firearms

Posted by RailScales LLC on Aug 9th 2019

As an AR 15 owner, you hold some impressively engineered machinery in your hands. Everything from the gas tube to the ejection port and even accessories like a KeyMod handstop have been carefully de … read more
MLOK Handstops and More: Gun Law Basics

MLOK Handstops and More: Gun Law Basics

Posted by RailScales LLC on Aug 9th 2019

As we discussed in our previous blog post, general election years drive a lot of discussion and debate about gun control and ownership which, in turn, drives firearm and firearm accessories sales. As … read more
The AR 15 - Good for Home Defense?

The AR 15 - Good for Home Defense?

Posted by RailScales LLC on Aug 9th 2019

If you’ve been keeping up with the RailScales blog at all, you know we’re pretty passionate about the AR 15 because of how easily customizable it is! The modular design means it’s incredibly easy to … read more