Shooting

Watch: Travis Haley illustrates the gross motor skill reload with the AK

Here’s a secret, we like guns here at The Loadout Room. Unfortunately, there is a myriad of pseudo-experts in the gun community. We’ve all come across them at one point or another; they usually disguise their nonsense with technical terminology in order to sound more legitimate and lure more listeners. They are unlike those with […]

Getting Started in Precision Rifle: Gun and Gear Selection

So, you are thinking about getting into precision rifle shooting, but don’t know where to start. Phillip Velayo, from Systematic Approach, shares the scoop on what it takes to shoot precision rifle and specifically what he brings to a match. Index: Precision Rifle – 00:27 Caliber – 01:00 Optic – 01:24 Bipod – 02:11 Ammo […]

Night OPS Ammunition from AMMO, Inc.

AMMO, Inc. has completed research and development of the Night OPS line of ammunition and will begin production and distribution in late Q2. The labs at AMMO, Inc. set out to create the ultimate round for law enforcement, military training, and self-defense use. Night OPS is the revolutionary combination of AMMO, Inc’s two most notable […]

Shots Fired: 380 Shield EZ Range Test and Review

Smith & Wesson released the 380 Shield EZ without much fanfare. From my tabletop examination of the pistol I think this was a smart move. Not because the gun is boring, but because it’s not for those who fall for fanfare. The 380 Shield EZ is perfect as a first handgun, or for those who […]

Atlas Gunworks’ Nemesis Pistol: With a Fixed Front Sight Block

Atlas Gunworks has announced the ultimate competition pistol designed for USPSA Limited Division shooters. The Nemesis double-stack .40 caliber pistol provides shooters with a distinct advantage over those using traditional guns. The Nemesis’ unique feature is a fixed front sight block. This block delivers the benefits of a shorter lightened slide, less reciprocating mass, improved […]

Sig Upgrades the P365 to Improve Performance

The SIG P365 shook the industry up when it appeared. Not just another polymer mini concealed carry gun, the P365 is a big gun is a small frame. SIG has put 10+1 rounds in a flush fitting magazine. The P365 challenges mini-guns like the Glock 43 in size but with almost double the magazine capacity. Sig has […]

SIG SAUER® Introduces New Varmint & Predator Elite Performance Ammunition

SIG SAUER, Inc. introduces Varmint & Predator (V&P) Elite Performance Ammunition. This new V&P line of ammunition features copper-jacketed, yellow-tipped projectiles designed for explosive expansion and match-grade accuracy. Available in 40gr 223 Rem, 40gr 22-250 Rem and 55gr 243 Win cartridges, these Varmint & Predator rounds feature projectiles that are light for their caliber yielding […]

Watch: Putting the Glock through extreme use until meltdown

Glocks are some of the most popular handguns on the market. Countless military units, law enforcement agencies, and gun enthusiasts all use Glocks. Yet for all of the fanfare and praise that people have for Glock, there is also much discontent. Regardless of how you think about Glocks, whether you hate them or love them, […]

Watch: Make Your Own Custom AR Grip with the Unique-Grip

The pistol grip of the AR-15 is one of the easiest parts to swap out. Unfortunately it seems that no matter which grip you try it’s never the perfect grip. Even if a grip fits your hand nicely, it may not be so comfortable once you get into your shooting position. This is because the […]

Ultralight AR-15 ver 2.0 | Final testing

If you’re a regular reader of Loadout Room, you may have seen a few articles I’ve posted over the last year detailing the building, then improvement of an off-the-shelf AR-15 that was as light as I could make it while staying within certain constraints. I wanted a rifle that was under 6 pounds, with the […]