Firearms Illustrated Manuals - The AR-15

Known as “America’s rifle,” the AR-15 platform has a justly earned reputation for reliable performance on battlefields across the globe, for home and personal defense on the domestic front, and for hunting and sport shooting applications. Firearms Illustrated Manuals™ The AR-15 is a focused user guide to this proven and popular semi-auto firearm. Written for the new AR-15 owner as well as experienced AR-15 adherents, this manual covers the essentials of AR-15 operation, maintenance, and practical use with concise writing and detailed photography. Also included is the complete AR-15 assembly process with comprehensive, step-by-step demonstration and commentary. Topics covered include:• Introduction to the AR-15• AR-15 Identification• Cycle of Operation• Firearm Safety• Making the AR-15 Safe• Major Component Groups and Disassembly• Magazines and Slings• Aiming Systems• Ammunition Selection• AR-15 Operation• Zeroing the AR-15• Cleaning and Lubrication• Bulk Ammunition Storage• Step-by-Step AR-15 Assembly• Headspace Dimension Test• AR-15 Buffers Read more