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NFA Engraving Services in Mississippi | SBR & Form 1 Engraving in Clinton, MS

Mid State Firearms now offers professional NFA engraving services in Mississippi for customers building SBRs, SBSs, and other Form 1 firearms. Located in Clinton, Mississippi, just minutes from Jackson, we provide local firearm engraving services using a precision 30W fiber laser engraving system. Whether you are completing your first SBR build or need additional markings […]

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How to Clean an AR-15: Complete Field Strip, Maintenance & Lubrication Guide

The AR-15 is one of the most popular rifle platforms in the United States because of its modular design, wide availability of parts, and ability to be configured for nearly any application. Whether used for recreational shooting, competition, hunting, home defense, or general-purpose rifle builds, the AR-15 gives owners the ability to maintain, repair, and […]

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300 Blackout vs 5.56 for Suppressed AR-15 Builds: Which Is Better?

Building a suppressed AR-15 comes with a lot of decisions: barrel length, handguard style, suppressor choice, and most importantly—the caliber. Two of the most popular choices for suppressed AR-15 builds are .300 AAC Blackout and 5.56 NATO. Both cartridges have strengths, but they were designed with different goals in mind. The right choice depends on […]

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Tucked Suppressor Builds: Pros, Cons, Safety Considerations & Choosing the Right Handguard

Suppressor-ready AR-15 builds have become increasingly popular among shooters looking for a cleaner, more streamlined rifle setup. One of the most popular configurations is the tucked suppressor build, also commonly referred to as a recessed suppressor setup or recessed can build. A tucked suppressor configuration uses a large inside diameter handguard that allows part of […]

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OTX Castle Blast Shields Are Back in Stock at Mid State Firearms

If you’ve been searching for the popular Castle Blast Shield, the wait is over. The OTX Castle Blast Shield by Mid State Firearms is now back in stock and ready to ship. As the successor to the legacy Breek Arms Outside Threaded / Castle system, the OTX line continues the same proven design and remains […]

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Glock Maintenance Checklist: How to Keep Your Glock Reliable

A Glock can run for years with normal care, but it still notices neglect. After range use, carbon collects in the usual spots. A pistol that gets handled often can pick up sweat, lint, skin oils, and range-bag dust. Magazines wear quietly too, which is why a weak spring or damaged feed lip may not […]

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