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What is an 80% Lower?

What is an 80% Lower?

80 Percent Arms | Sep 8th 2020

What is an  80% lower? It’s such a simple question in the firearms industry, but it has shaken things up in the past few years. The term “lower” pertains to the lower receiver of a firearm....
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​5.56 mm vs. Body Armor

​5.56 mm vs. Body Armor

80 Percent Arms | Aug 24th 2020

From video games to the big screen, it’s not uncommon to witness firsthand the stopping power of modern body armor. Or is it? What we see in the media is not true to life. A bulletproof vest or arm...
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GST-9: FAQ

GST-9: FAQ

80 Percent Arms | Aug 18th 2020

With the release of any new product, and especially one with so much demand, there are bound to be questions, speculation, and rumors. Rather than spend all day responding to comments and questions...
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​.300 Blackout vs. .300 Whisper

​.300 Blackout vs. .300 Whisper

80 Percent Arms | Aug 6th 2020

If you were to go solely by the name alone, the .300 in both .300 Blackout and .300 Whisper would lead one to believe they were the same round with the same stopping power. But are they? Well, yes...
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M193 Ballistics & Terminal Effects

M193 Ballistics & Terminal Effects

80 Percent Arms | Aug 1st 2020

What is M193 Ammunition? The bullet itself is 55gr, coated with a full metal jacket and lead alloy core. It’s a centerfire cartridge that belongs in the 5.56mm family. Keep in mind, however, that th...
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