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At first glance, the Alpha Upper and the MK114 MOD 2-M Upper might seem like variations on the same theme—both are .223 Wylde, both use PWS’s signature long-stroke piston system, and both are absolutely optimized for suppressed shooting. But under the surface, these two uppers take very different approaches to the same goal: delivering performance, reliability, and control—especially when a suppressor is involved. So which one’s right for you? That depends on how you shoo …

Why Your AR-15 Deserves an Upgraded Bolt Catch If you’ve spent any time running an AR-15, you already know—the little things matter. The bolt catch is one of those parts you don’t think much about… until you do. Whether you're locking the bolt back during a reload, clearing a malfunction, or just running your gun in a high-paced environment, that tiny piece of metal plays a much bigger role than it gets credit for. And if you’ve ever struggled with a tiny, hard-to- …

When it comes to AR handguards and the way in which modular accessories attach to them, multiple camps have already formed and slugged it out for supremacy. After the dust settled, Magpul’s patented Modular Lock or “M-LOK” rail interface system ultimately became the new standard for the rest of the industry… with its predecessor Picatinny (or MIL-STD-1913) rail still maintaining its relevancy. Almost all receivers still have ‘Pic’ as the top rail, and most ha …