Shooting

Mighty Mount: The Scalarworks Sync for Aimpoint Micro, Benelli Shotguns

Courtesy of Tactical Life Looking to marry your Aimpoint Micro red-dot sight with a Benelli shotgun? Here’s a solution: the Sync mount from Pennsylvania-based gear maker Scalarworks. RELATED STORY: Benelli M2 Entry Shotgun – A CQB Dominator According to the press release, the Scalarworks Sync enables an Aimpoint Micro to be co-witnessed without obstructing one’s sight […]

Special Operations Command is looking at a new 6.5 mm round for its sniper rifle

Special Operations Command is exploring a new caliber for its semi-automatic sniper rifle needs and upgrading one of its bolt-action sniper rifle systems. Maj. Aron Hauquitz told Military Times Tuesday that SOCOM is in the preliminary stages of exploring a sniper rifle chambered in the 6.5 mm caliber. The two commercially available rounds being evaluated […]

Tyrant Designs Releases the HALO MiniVert, a New Vertical Forward AR Grip

Courtesy of Tactical Life Tyrant Designs has announced the release of an innovative new forward vertical grip, the AR-15 HALO MiniVert. RELATED STORY: 21 Great Aftermarket Grips and Rails for Your AR Rifle The HALO MiniVert boasts a slight angle and superior ergonomics that enable you to shoot with confidence. Its lower lip extension lets you hold the grip […]

Finding the Right Trigger For Your AR15

Finding the Right Trigger For Your AR15 by Jason J. Brown – NRA BLOG It’s well established that the AR-15 is the most popular rifle in the United States, and for a variety of reasons. One of the primary benefits of the AR is how easy it is to upgrade and customize the rifle, building […]

Shot Timers or No? Metrics and Mediocrity

Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Shot timers or not? Are they of any real use? We like a good round or three of debate if learning occurs, and of course if it’s civil discourse. Hell, we like it better than (pre-mustache) Chuck Haggard porn; that’s why we insist everyone agree Jane is an ignorant slut. […]

Steyr Arms Is in Production on the AUG A3 M1 Long Rail Rifle

Courtesy of Tactical Life Bowing to customer demand for a longer top rail version of its AUG A3 M1 platform, Alabama-based Steyr Arms announced it is now in full production on a new model it is calling the AUG A3 M1 Long Rail. RELATED STORY: Gun Review – Steyr Arms’ AUG/A3 M1 Bullpup According to the press […]

The United States Secret Service is looking for a new 5.56 Rifle

The United States Secret Service is on the hunt for a new 5.56x45mm rifle. According to their request The United States Secret Service has a requirement for a 5.56 x 45mm rifle, equipped with full- and semi- automatic firing capability, for use in all environmental conditions, including when discreet carry and/or maximum concealment is required. The weapon […]

Serious BAMFs: Testing Two BAMF Rifles from Cobalt Kinetics

Article courtesy of Tactical Life After a few decades of shooting, writing and teaching, I am quite jaded when it comes to new gear. To pique my interest, new products need to not just be new or different, they also have to be useful and practical. It takes a lot to catch my attention and […]

WTW: Three Vintage Assault Rifles

Originally published on Breach Bang Clear Weapon Trivia Wednesday: Three Vintage Assault Rifles of our Forefathers Tom Marshall This is the Metal Storm, first widely discussed as a modern weapon platform some twenty years ago. It uses an electronic ignition and multiple barrels with superposed projectile loads to achieve a rate of fire equal to […]