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Commercial vs. Mil-Spec Buttstocks

Mil Spec Buttstock

When it comes to firearms, consumers often wonder about military-grade and commercial-accessible parts. Both mil-spec and commercial buttstocks are widely available, but minor differences may hinder a firearm enthusiast’s satisfaction.

Understanding key differences is important, chiefly for collection purposes, as commercial and mil-spec buttstocks are very similar.

STAG ARMS Helps Raise over $300,000 to Support Troops Overseas

STAG ARMS Helps Raise Money to Support Troops Overseas

Stag Arms partnered with Move America Forward (MAF), the nation’s largest grassroots pro-troop organization, to announce the winner of a huge giveaway to help promote Troopathon 7, a star-studded effort to send care packages to troops in Afghanistan. At the end of the fundraiser, MAF collected $301,626 to support the troops.

To help support Troopathon and send more care packages to the troops, Stag Arms partnered with MAF to give away a FREE AR-15 style rifle valued at over $900. The winner, Wayne Dupree, an 8 year Air Force veteran who lives in Maryland, will be able to choose any one of three available models in left-handed or right-handed configuration.

[New] Stag Arms Model 3TH-M Upper Halves Now Available!


Incorporating the evolution of shooting tactics and rifle accessory technology, we created our Model 3TH-M rifle, and due to popular demand, we are now offering the upper half separately. The Model 3TH-M provides the shooter with an upper half which is readily usable with many of today’s shooting styles.

Working with multiple law enforcement agencies, a few of which learned speed and accuracy from our 3-Gun shooting team, we have tested and determined the features and configuration which works best with these new tactics.

Utilizing these upper halves, shooters are able to produce fast and accurate shots from close to long range as is needed in tactical situations and competitions.

Stag Arms Now Offering American & Gadsden Flag Engravings On Their Rifles


STAG ARMS, one of the world’s largest AR-15 manufacturers, is now adding specialized laser engravings on rifles and lowers with the American or Gadsden Flag on the magazine well.

These two new engravings are in addition to the extremely popular second amendment engraving. Unlike an imprint or coating, laser engravings penetrate through the anodized layer to the metal underneath, which makes it impossible to wear off.

STAG ARMS Sales Manager David DeFord said, “Everyone at our factory is proud of the USA and we are very vocal about our second amendment rights. We wanted our customers to be able to show the same patriotism.”

What is a Short Barreled Rifle and How do I Get One?


Let's start with the bottom line: If you're interested in getting a hold of a Stag Arms short barreled rifle or upper half for your collection, you're going to have to become familiar with the National Firearms Act.

The NFA requires the registration and taxation of certain guns. The idea was originally intended to prevent people from wanting to buy and use these firearms, including machine guns, short-barreled shotguns, and SBR’s or short-barreled rifles.

What is a SBR?

A SBR, according to the NFA, is any firearm with a buttstock that has a rifled barrel of less than sixteen inches, or an overall length of less than twenty six inches. The total length is measured in the extended position, if you're using a folding or collapsing stock, removing the buttstock at home doesn't count.

Which AR-15 Can You Hunt With?

Hunting with AR 15


[Press Release] Stag Arms Now Offers 300 Blackout AR-15 Upper Halves

Stag Arms 300 Blackout Upper Halve

Stag Arms is proud to release its 16 inch AR-15 carbine upper halves in the popular 300 AAC BLK / 7.62 x 35mm caliber. The company had researched and tested many different cartridges on the AR-15 platform before making a final decision.

Stag Arms president Mark Malkowski stated “A cartridge with a heavier bullet, great ballistics, and already on the shelves of most major stores in the AR-15 platform is ideal for our customers. With only the barrel, crush washer, and muzzle device different than a standard AR-15, customers can still use their favorite accessories.”


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Zeroing the Iron-Sights on Your AR-15 Rifle

Zeroing the Iron Sights on Your AR 15 Rifle

Before you take your new AR-15 out for target practice or into the field to do some hunting, the first thing you will need to do is zero in the iron-sights.

All rifles and upper halves with sights installed from the factory are bore sighted to 25 yards. The process takes some patience, but you will be spending valuable time getting to know your new rifle while making it as accurate as possible.

This article focuses on most flip-up and stationary sights. Sighting in with the carry handle is a bit more complicated.

Team Stag Arms' Jesse Tischauser Wins First Ever 3-Gun Nation Stage 6 Finale Shoot-Off


Team Stag Arms competitor Jesse Tischauser took center stage this past weekend at the 3-Gun Nation Pro Series Tour held in Owasso, Oklahoma. He clinched the first ever Stage 6 finale “shoot-off”, walking away with a $5,000 grand prize from match sponsor STAG ARMS.

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