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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When you think of a modern AR-15 upper receiver, your mind probably jumps straight to the muzzle. Flash hiders, muzzle brakes, compensators, and suppressors dominate the market. But a growing number of shooters are intentionally zigging where everyone else zags, choosing a non-threaded AR-15 upper receiver instead. Whether you are navigating local regulations, chasing maximum […]