Rifles & Carbines

Articles and podcast episodes on rifle and carbine selection, configuration, maintenance, optics, slings, ammunition, zeroing, ergonomics, AR-15 and AK systems, precision rifles, and practical training.

P&S ModCast 444 — The AR15 in 2025

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P&S ModCast 444 surveys the AR-15 platform in 2025: prior trends, current configurations, and where the platform may be headed. Brass Facts, Ash Hess, Hop, and Matt Landfair discuss the enduring rifle system through the lens of practical use, changing preferences, and the distinctions between novelty and meaningful development. Released: November 18, 2025Runtime: 2 hours, … Read more

P&S ModCast 403 — Gun Nerds 20: The Special Purpose Rifle

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Alex Hartmann joins the Gun Nerds panel to examine Special Purpose Rifle history, mission-driven configuration, optics, barrels, ammunition, suppressors, and precision-rifle training.

P&S ModCast 377 — Ergos and Other Fine Topics

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Brass Facts, Hop, Chuck Pressburg, and Matt Landfair examine rifle ergonomics, control placement, lights, lasers, night vision, slings, suppressors, and bullpups.

Thoughts on Fighting rifles

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What makes a Great fighting rifle? Is it just reliability and the ever-present internet “MILSPEC” assembly and parts or is there something more?I have spent the better part of my adult life focused on fighting with a gun and over six years directly involved with how to use them effectively. During this time, I have … Read more

Sage Dynamics Defensive Rifle AAR

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March 24-25, 2018 PMAA Range, Salt Lake City Equipment 13.7” AR (one I built) Sandman K/Saker 556 (Key-Mo adapter) Magpul MS1 sling Trijicon TR24 1-4   Glock 43 W/TBRC comp and Trijicon RMR Phlster Skeleton holster Location/Weather The range facility was very nice, situated up SL canyon on the way to Park City.  The particular … Read more