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Reliability Over Time: The Quiet Strength of a Pinned Gas Block

If you’ve built or customized an AR-15, you’ve probably come across a range of gas block options, from clamp-on to set-screw to pinned. While each has its place, pinning is often misunderstood or dismissed as overkill. However, for those looking to squeeze every ounce of reliability out of their rifle, especially for hard-use or suppressed […]

Big Tex Ordnance Armorer Services



We are now offering BTO armorer services! Whether you lack the tools or the time, we’ve got you covered. Our expert armorers provide top-tier service, including full disassembly, full assembly, and gas block pinning. Every project undergoes thorough quality control, function checks, test firing, and suppressor adapter alignment (if applicable). No matter the task, you […]

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It’s Not Bots, You’re Just Slow

It’s Not Bots, You’re Just Slow The past year has brought about some pretty crazy conditions for the firearms industry. Demand is higher than it’s ever been and for a time in 2020, a lot of manufacturing facilities were running at reduced capacity. The effects of which, we’re still feeling today. However, That’s an entirely […]

PRACTICAL SHOOTING SKILLS AND DRILLS, Ben Stoeger AAR

October 29th & 30th, 2020 Written by “Freedom” The class is two days, limited to six students, with an approximate round count of 1500. The class consists of a stage built in one bay, and different drills performed in another. The sample stage is open, and can be ran or used to work on specific […]

2 Day Practical Performance, Tim Herron Shooting AAR

October 17th & 18th, 2020 | Geoff  Tim Herron Shooting | 2 Day Practical Performance Waxahachie, Texas- Hosted by Extreme Tactics and Training Solutions (ETTS) Gear Gun: FN 509 full size, 9mm Trigger: Apex Action Enhancement Kit Flat-Faced Trigger Red dot: Trijicon RMR RM06 3.25 MOA Adjustable Holster: HolsterCO OC OWB holster Mag Pouch: Bravo Concealment […]

Sentinel Concepts – Carbine Employment AAR

July 25th-26th 2020 | Jeffrey M. Carbine Employment taught by Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts Alliance Police Training Facility – Alliance Ohio Overview; The flagship course where students who are familiar with their rifles. ,This class is geared toward those looking outside the basic classes. novice to the experienced shooters, looking to tune up their […]

Modlite Beam Comparison

Modlite Beam Comparison There are a lot of options out there for high output LED lights. It’s one thing to look at and compare specs but having a visual is something you just can’t replace. We decided to do a little testing and post some pictures of some of the most popular lights on the […]

Rifle Mounted Lights Comparison

Special Contributor: Jay Landoe I see many people asking about weapon lights, trying to wade through the many options and price points and performance metrics, often being bombarded by single sample size testimonials of overhyped underperforming options, and I felt it necessary to distill down the data to a few easily understood, readily verifiable bullet […]

After nearly 12 years of business, we have decided to shut down Big Tex Ordnance / Big Tex Outdoors. 
 
This was an incredibly difficult decision to make, and it’s been a wild ride with lots of friends made along the way. We are extremely grateful for everyone who has supported us over the years. If you need any assistance, our email will remain open and you can reach us with the contact form HERE
 
If you’re ever in Conroe, TX. Please stop by BTO Range and say hi. 
 
Maddi & Ike Stephens