The Rifles and Carbines hub organizes Primary & Secondary resources on rifle selection, configuration, maintenance, optics, ammunition, zeroing, ergonomics, slings, AR-15 and AK systems, Special Purpose Rifles, and practical training. The useful rifle is a complete system built around an intended role, maintained to a known standard, and validated through realistic use.
Rifle Roles and Configuration
- Thoughts on Fighting Rifles — role-driven selection, configuration, reliability, handling, and training.
- P&S ModCast 444 — The AR-15 in 2025 — current configuration trends, practical use, and the platform’s direction.
- P&S ModCast 377 — Ergos and Other Fine Topics — controls, lights, lasers, night vision, slings, suppressors, and pressure testing.
- Weapon-System Visual Signature Reduction — practical considerations for reducing a rifle’s visual signature.
Special Purpose and Scoped Rifles
- P&S ModCast 403 — The Special Purpose Rifle — SPR history, Mk 12s, barrels, optics, ammunition, suppressors, and mission-driven development.
- P&S ModCast 405 — SPR Refinement Q&A — configuration, training, and practical employment questions.
- Kyle Defoor Scoped Carbine AAR — lessons from scoped-carbine training.
- Follow Through Consulting Scoped Carbine AAR, Part One
- Part Two: Day One
- Part Three: Day Two
- Part Four: Day Three and Conclusion
Ammunition and Zeroing
- P&S ModCast 436 — Ammo Selection and Zeroing — task-driven ammunition choices and practical zeroing.
- P&S ModCast 103 — 5.56 vs. .308 — cartridge performance, recoil, hit probability, combat load, logistics, doctrine, and training.
AR-15 and AK Technical Resources
- Semper Paratus Arms AR-15 Armorer Course AAR — technical maintenance, inspection, and armorer training.
- Autopsy of a Rifle: DPMS Oracle 5.56mm — inspection and technical lessons from a budget AR-pattern rifle.
- KAC SR-15 Mod 2, 10,000+ Rounds Later — long-term reliability, wear, configuration, and performance observations.
- P&S ModCast 147 — QA/QC in the AK World — AK-pattern quality control, evaluation, and informed ownership.
Slings and Defensive-Rifle Training
- What Use Is a Rifle Sling? — support, retention, transitions, and practical sling roles.
- Sage Dynamics Defensive Rifle AAR — lessons from defensive-rifle instruction.
- P&S ModCast 207 — Jon Dufresne Pistol/Carbine Mechanics AAR — mechanics, training, and practical performance.
Rifle and Carbine Subject-Matter Resources
- Alex Hartmann — precision-rifle instructor and product developer.
- Alex Bohl — AR-pattern rifle builder, armorer, and technical educator.
- Chad Albrecht — School of the American Rifle founder and AR-15 technical instructor.
- Jim Fuller — Kalashnikov builder, designer, and instructor.
- Pat Rogers — modern carbine-training pioneer.