AR owners are aware that their black rifles need regular cleaning and maintenance. This modular platform offers many options in terms of stocks, forearms, and mounting optics. The AR’s ability to be customized is one of its biggest attractions, but it requires a solid understanding of its design and components. Gun Digest Media publishes a 320 page illustrated book, AR-15 Setup Maintenance and Repair, to help AR owners maintain and optimize their rifles. This book, written by Patrick Sweeney is a “one stop guide to repairing and maintaining America’s favorite firearm.” It is available on Amazon “used like new” for $24.15*. GunDigest offers digital editions for $27.99. If you’re interested in the book, you can download a 40+ page sample for FREE on Amazon. You can view the first two chapters of the Kindle version. Click HERE to go to Amazon.com, and then click the “Read Sample” button below the cover image. AR Setup and MaintenanceGun Digest’s AR-15 setup, maintenance and repair book will tell you everything you need to know. The book covers a variety of topics, from field-stripping and barrel mounting to trigger installations. The book includes hundreds of photos and detailed instructions for setup and maintenance. The book includes AR gunsmithing sections with reviews of recommended tool. Patrick Sweeney, the author of this book, is a certified armorer and master gunsmith for police departments. Sweeney is also the author of the acclaimed 4-volume Gunsmithing the AR-15 Series (Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. Vol. 4) and more than 20 other titles for Gun Digest Books. AR-15 Setup Maintenance and Repair will guide you through all the steps you need to take to keep your AR platform rifle running smoothly. Also included are tips on how you can improve accuracy and maintain your bolt-carrier group. * Hundreds detailed photos
* Step-by step maintenance & Repair
* Accessories & Modifications
Patrick Sweeney has authored a book with tips, tools and techniques.
Gun Digest Books
ISBN-13: 978-1951115470
320 pages. Softcover. 8 1/4 x 10.7/8 inches. Editor’s Note: The key to keeping your AR running reliably, is proper lubrication in the right places, and regular cleaning of both the bolt carrier and the bolt, including the ejector and extractor recesses. Most of the non-functioning ARs that we’ve seen have had gunk, lube and brass shavings in these recesses. Other AR Books By Patrick Sweeney
Bonus Video — AR15 Maintenance With Jerry Miculek
In this video, Jerry Miculek, a legendary shooter and AR platform rifle owner, explains the cleaning and maintenance of his AR-platform guns. Miculek competes with ARs in 3-gun competitions. * The current new price on Amazon for orders above $35.00 is $33.47.
