Shooting

The Top 10 Companies with AK Rounds for Hunting, Self Defense & More

(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) For many years, most of the available 7.62x39mm AK rounds came as surplus from Eastern Europe or Russia itself, with occasional Chinese shipments and, at least once, some horrible Egyptian ammo. Most of that surplus is now gone or committed to other uses, but fortunately, several American and foreign manufacturers have responded to consumer demand […]

VIDEO: B&T’s USW-A1 Pistol is Built for Police Work

(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) There’s no doubt that the USW (Universal Service Weapon)-A1 by Switzerland-based B&T AG got some attention when it was showcased at SHOT Show this year. Initially introduced in Europe last year, the company has made it available in the United States. via its American subsidiary, B&T USA. RELATED STORY: 8 Industry Experts […]

Maglula Lula Loaders Review – Load Like a King

Loading magazines can be the biggest pain in the ass when it comes to shooting especially with my AR9. I really love my AR9. It’s cheap to shoot, I can take it to any indoor range, and it’s perfect for training new shooters who need something more than a 22 LR, but less than a […]

Classic Cartridges: The .44 Special

By Sheriff Jim Wilson The .44 Special cartridge is the result of cartridge evolution initiated by Smith & Wesson. It actually began with the .44 Russian cartridge, which drove a 246 gr. Bullet at about 750fps. Smith & Wesson wanted to develop a similar cartridge that would make use of the relatively new smokeless powder, […]

Angstadt Arms’ UDP-9 SBR: Reporting for PDW & Mean-Streets Duty

(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Angstadt Arms of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a newer company that specializes in making AR-15-style carbines, pistols and short-barreled rifles (SBRs) that use Glock magazines and dedicated receivers rather than a mil-spec design. Angstadt’s firearms are chambered in 9mm, .40 S&W or .357 SIG, and the company also makes select-fire […]

The 22 Reloader Kit | Reloading Rimfire

Can you reload 22 ammunition? That is the question I asked in my first article and our first look at the 22 reloader kit. I was slightly skeptical but was somewhat surprised at the kit. The kit itself does allow you to reload 22 caliber rimfire ammunition. I’m going to answer a few questions I had about […]

The Barrett MRAD Rifle

My first impression of the Barrett MRAD (Multi-Role Adaptive Design) straight out of the box was that Barrett had designed a beautiful rifle. The rifle I received for my evaluation was a bolt action chambered for .338 Lapua Magnum. The concept behind Barrett’s MRAD system, is that it provides the shooter with an adaptable modular […]

Actually Listening to End-Users: Trijicon

(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Actually Listening to End-Users: Trijicon How many times has a product come out that made you say, “What the hell were they thinking?” Experienced shooters can quickly spot a bad product, marketing ploy or something that serves no purpose other than to look good. Trijicon wants to change the […]

Alonso Defense Group Covert Gun Belt | First Impression

There are a lot of gun belts on the market. I’ve used most of them to some extent or another for varying periods of time. My go to is a simple thick leather belt or The Wilderness instructor belt (5 stitch). I use them because they give where needed and are stiff enough to support […]

Sig Sauer Expands SIG HT Line with New 308 Win Cartridge

(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Sig Sauer’s SIG HT hunting line is now available in .308 Win, the New Hampshire-based company has announced. Boasting an all-copper bullet that delivers deep penetration and maximum terminal ballistic performance, SIG HT ammo is a great choice in general for taking down various types of game on your hunt. RELATED STORY: 6 Types of […]