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.300 Blackout, Supersonic vs Subsonic

.300 Blackout, Supersonic vs Subsonic

80 Percent Arms | Jul 15th 2020

The .300blk round has skyrocketed in popularity the past decade. Originally born of a US SOCOM contract with Advanced Armament Corporation (hence the .300 AAC Blackout name), our nations Special...
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300 Blackout for Home Defense

300 Blackout for Home Defense

80 Percent Arms | Jun 30th 2020

The 300 BLK has picked up a lot of steam lately due to its impressive suppress-ability, ease to shoot, and close quarters effectiveness. Looking at those 3 characteristics, on paper it appears the 300...
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​AR15 vs M16 vs M4: What’s the Difference?

​AR15 vs M16 vs M4: What’s the Difference?

80 Percent Arms | Mar 18th 2020

Besides the civilian and military designations what’s the real difference between the M16 and the AR15? Why separate names for something that is so similar, and which ones can we and can’t we own a...
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M-LOK vs Keymod - What’s the Difference?

M-LOK vs Keymod - What’s the Difference?

80 Percent Arms | Feb 5th 2020

The incredible modularity and individuality of the AR platform is largely due to the ability to stick almost anything on the handrail. From lights, lasers, grips, bipods, or even bayonets, the hand...
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What is an AR 15 Dissipator?

What is an AR 15 Dissipator?

80 Percent Arms | Jan 17th 2020

A Dissipator as it relates to us in the gun community; is an AR15 with a 16” barrel, but with a rifle length front sight. Let’s go over the pros and cons of having one, and finding out if it’s righ...
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AR9 vs. AR15 - What’s the Difference?

AR9 vs. AR15 - What’s the Difference?

80 Percent Arms | Dec 27th 2019

In simple terms, the terms ‘AR’9 and ‘AR15’ refer to AR style rifles chambered in 9mm Luger and .223/.556, respectively. The two rifles were designed for two very different purposes, so their diffe...
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