How to Customize Your AR-15

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Jun 8th 2023

Building an AR-15 is already the choice for most owners. The weapon platform designed by Eugene Stoner was made to be modular and customizable. But once you've put together the standard rifle or pistol (either from a kit or off the gun store shelf), how do you make it your own? What are the best …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

How to Install GLOCK Iron Sights

Posted by 80-Lower.com on May 10th 2023

So, you've finished your Polymer80 build, or you bought and built a custom GLOCK slide. Now you need some quality iron sights. Installing GLOCK sights is easy. It only takes 15 minutes with some basic tools. Here's how to install GLOCK iron sights!GLOCK Sight Install: Tools Needed Nylon P …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

Bushnell TRS-25 (1x25mm) Red Dot Unboxing, Setup & Review

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Apr 24th 2023

Red dots have gotten pricey. With top-shelf brands like Trijicon and Sig Sauer introducing reflex sights that cost hundreds of dollars, it begs the question: Are any "cheap" red dots worth the savings? We're taking a closer look at the Bushnell TRS-25 -- a small, tube-style red dot with a typical Pi …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

How to Zero a Rifle Scope (MOA and Mil)

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Apr 14th 2023

Before you set up your new rifle scope for long-range shooting and target plinking, you have to make sure that shiny, new optic is zeroed. Today, we're covering how to zero a rifle scope. What is Zeroing?When you buy sights for your gun, you can't just throw them on, aim and shoot, and expect …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

Holosun 507K: Unboxing, Review & Install (G43X)

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Apr 12th 2023

The Holosun 507K is one of the most popular handgun red dots on the market, and the Glock 43X MOS is probably the most popular optics-ready, concealed-carry pistol available. There's some confusion about whether the 507K fits the MOS slide. We're clearing that up today with a detailed unboxing, r …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

P80 (Gen 3) vs GLOCK (Gen 5) Slides: What's Different?

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Mar 27th 2023

We've covered the differences between the Polymer80 (Gen 3) frame, and the Gen 5 GLOCK frame. But what about the slides? Are their parts interchangeable? Can you fit a Gen 3 slide on a Gen 5 frame? Let's take a look.Gen 3 vs Gen 5 GLOCK Slides Compared For this comparison, we're looking at a …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

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