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​Upgrading your AR15 at Home

​Upgrading your AR15 at Home

80 Percent Arms | Oct 14th 2019

One of the coolest aspects about the AR15 platform is how incredibly modular it is. It is, without a doubt, the most modular and up-gradable small arms platform on the face of the planet. Most ever...
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​The Best Maglock Options for California

​The Best Maglock Options for California

80 Percent Arms | Oct 10th 2019

If you’ve found yourself reading this article, it is safe to assume you have chosen to build a California compliant, maglocked AR15. If the previous sentence didn’t make any sense to you, go check...
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Anodized vs Cerakote Lower Receivers

Anodized vs Cerakote Lower Receivers

80 Percent Arms | Oct 8th 2019

If you’ve ever shopped for an AR15, you have surely noticed the terms “anodized and cerakote”. It seems like these coating terms are important enough for manufacturers to mention, bu...
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Forged vs. Billet Lower Receivers

Forged vs. Billet Lower Receivers

80 Percent Arms | Oct 4th 2019

What should I choose, and Why? Since its inception in 1956, and civilian accessibility in early 1964; the AR15 platform has become a favorite for hunters, sport shooters, and outdoorsman...
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AR-15 Buyers Guide - 80 Percent Arms

AR-15 Buyers Guide - 80 Percent Arms

80 Percent Arms | Oct 1st 2018

AR-15 Growing PopularityFundamentals of Buying First AR-15AR-15 ConfigurationsBarrel TypesCaliber FlexibilityOur Recommendation: Build Your AR-15Building with Quality PartsFinal Thoughts AR-15 Growin...
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