The Go-To Guide For Upgrades!

Gunsmithing the AR-15: The Bench Manual arms you with the information you require to unlock the full potential of America's most popular rifle. Author Patrick Sweeney covers every component that makes up the versatile firearm — from buttstock to muzzle brake. This is essential information, given that the sea of potential upgrades available today can swamp even veteran AR users.

What To Expect

• Complete overview of the rifle's components, manufacturers and specs.
• Step-by-step instruction on building, upgrading and maintaining the AR.
• In-depth discussion on what components work best in what applications.

You'll Learn About:

• Barrels
• Iron Sights
• Stocks
• Bolt and Carrier
• Optical Sights
• Triggers
• Handguards
• Flash Hiders
• Suppressors
• Lower Internals
• Piston Conversions
• Competition Tuning
• Magazines

Sweeney provides users of every level easy-to-grasp lessons in all aspects of gunsmithing the AR through step-by-step instruction, supported by detailed graphics of each process. From staking a castle nut to fine-tuning the sights to measuring chamber headspace, you'll come away from this reference with an inside-out understanding of how to build, improve and care for your AR-15.

Whether you are a tactical operator or a weekend plinker, you want to get the most out of your firearm. Gunsmithing the AR-15: The Bench Manual will take your rifle from plain vanilla to one ready for anything.