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Glock 17 and Glock 19 pistols side by side comparison

Glock 17 vs Glock 19: Which One Should You Choose

Put a Glock 17 and a Glock 19 on the same table, and the difference looks pretty minor. Shoot both for a while, or try carrying them, and it stops feeling so minor. For the Glock 17 vs 19 decision, the G19 usually has the edge for everyday concealed carry. The G17 gives you a […]

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How a Mid State Firearms Barrel Is Made

What kind of steel is it? Who makes it? How is it rifled? How do you know the bore is straight? Is the chamber checked? What about headspace? Those are all legitimate questions when you’re buying a barrel. A barrel is one of the most important components of an AR-15, and simply listing a material […]

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Introducing the OTX Plan B Castle Blast Shield

Mid State Firearms is excited to announce the release of the new OTX Plan B Castle Blast Shield — bringing the compact, proven Castle-style blast shield design to Plan B-compatible muzzle devices. For shooters who have been looking for a Plan B-compatible Castle blast shield, the wait is over. A Castle Blast Shield for the […]

OEM Custom Ar15 M-LOK Handguard Manufacturing – Private Label AR Rails in Bulk

Bring Your Own AR Handguard Design to Market Mid State Firearms provides OEM and private label M-LOK handguard manufacturing for firearm brands, distributors, Type 07 FFL manufacturers, and companies looking to expand their product line with custom AR-15 accessories. From proven production designs to fully customized handguard solutions, we offer manufacturing capabilities to help bring […]

OEM AR-15 Forged Lower Receiver Manufacturing – Bulk Production for Firearm Manufacturers

Your Source for Premium OEM AR-15 Forged Lower Receivers Mid State Firearms provides OEM AR-15 forged stripped lower receiver manufacturing for firearm companies, Type 07 FFL manufacturers, distributors, and production builders needing reliable, high-quality receivers in bulk quantities. Whether you are launching a new firearm brand, expanding your production capacity, or looking for a dependable […]

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Custom OEM Glock Compatible Slide Manufacturing – From Raw Blanks to Complete Finished Slides

Your Partner for Custom Glock Compatible Slide Manufacturing Looking for a reliable OEM manufacturer for aftermarket Glock compatible slides? Mid State Firearms specializes in custom slide manufacturing for Glock platforms, providing complete machining, customization, finishing, and assembly solutions for firearm brands, distributors, and businesses looking to bring their own slide designs to market. From simple […]

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