Standard AR-15 rifles accept detachable magazines of widely varying capacities, and have a pistol grip that protrudes beneath the stock. AR-15 rifles are highly configurable and customizable. They are commonly fitted with several accessories such as bipods, collapsing stocks, threaded barrels for the attachment of a flash suppressor, and a rail system for the attachment of vertical grips, flashlights, laser sights, telescopic sights and other accessories.
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1 History
2 Operating mechanism
3 Variants
4 Legal status
4.1 United States
4.2 Assembling a short barreled AR-15
4.2.1 California
4.3 Canada
4.4 Germany & Finland
4.5 United Kingdom
4.6 Australia
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Since holsters are best made from fairly stiff yet tough materials, there are a limited number of common choices. The traditional material, particularly for handgun holsters, is leather. Leather has an attractive appearance, and can be found dyed in many colors and/or embossed with elaborate designs for cosmetic reasons.
Ballistic nylon is another common fabric for holsters, as it is stiff, wear resistant, and thick enough to provide protection.
Molded plastics, such as Kydex, are also popular, due to their low cost and robustness.
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