Gunsmithing the AR-15

The Book Every AR-15 Owner Needs

Learn to Fix, Modify and Upgrade Your AR-15 ... with Confidence

You'll Love This If:

• You own an AR-15 and want to learn how to fix or upgrade it yourself
• You're a professional gunsmith or are studying to become one
• You want to maintain your AR-15 for years of rugged, dependable use

How Many Expensive Trips to the Gunsmith Will This Book Save You?

Whether you're interested in simple tasks such as disassembling and maintaining your AR, or if you're ready to tackle more complex projects such as rebarreling or converting your AR to a piston design, Gunsmithing: The AR-15 tells you everything you need to know. You'll learn how to protect your investment and avoid costly mistakes.

You’ll Learn:

• AR-15 maintenance
• How to repair your AR-15
• AR-15 accessories and modifications
• Tips, Techniques and Tools for Top AR performance

TIP: The Ideal Gift for Anyone Who Owns and Shoots an AR-15!

Written by master gunsmith and noted AR-15 expert Patrick Sweeney, Gunsmithing: The AR-15 is your one-volume guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying your AR-style gun.

Chapters Include:

• The AR-15: What and How
• Looks Count, Too
• Getting Things Apart
• How It Works: The Upper
• The Barrel
• Sights
• Handguards
• Flash Hiders and Muzzle Brakes
• Calibers
• The Upper Receiver Proper
• The Charging Handle
• Bolts and Carriers
• Buffers and Recoil Springs
• The Lower Receiver and Its Components
• Stocks
• Magazines
• Slings
• Optics
• AR Pistols
• Piston Systems
• Field Malfunction Clearance
• Tools
• Manufacturers
• Plus hundreds of detailed photos depicting the step-by-step processes in an easy-to-follow format!

What The Experts are Saying

"Patrick Sweeney's intimate knowledge of the AR-15 operating system is evident in this must-have reference for anyone who wants to work on their AR-style rifles. Sweeney describes everything from basic cleaning and maintenance to detailed upgrades that require the services of a competent professional gunsmith. More importantly, he tells you what you should be able to do yourself and what you should put in the hands of the gunsmith. Anyone who owns an AR-15 will benefit from this book." - Kevin Michalowski, Senior Editor, Gun Digest the Magazine