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Recoil Issue #12



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In RECOIL Issue 12 we examine the issue of 80% ARs – how to complete one, which ones are worth your money and how to stay legal – which given the ATF's recent shenanigans may well prove to be both valuable and timely. We get the first look at POF's Gen 4 piston AR, ask why other AK shotguns suck so badly when compared to the Molot Vepr-12, get hands on and punchy with Mike Seeklander and in another exclusive, shoot Lancer's racing 308. Remington's new R51 gets compared to the S&W Shield and Ruger's LC9, and big bore rifle fans will no doubt appreciate Alexander Arm's semi auto 338 Lapua Magnum. Want to learn from the best in the business? Rob Leatham, Julie Golob and Pat McNamara all offer training insights from their unique perspectives.

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