Shooting

AR-15 Lowers | The difference between Forged and Billet

Many of the millions of AR platform owners are content to buy a factory rifle and run it as is, trusting the manufacturer to put together a good rifle. For others, a more hands-on approach is the méthode du jour. This usually involves putting together a firearm starting with a stripped receiver, or at the very […]

Watch | Build a Glock pattern gun from an 80% receiver

Since the Ghost Gunner CNC mill came into my house, 80% receivers have been in daily conversations. Not just limited to AR pattern rifles, the 80% movement has expanded well beyond to Glock and 1911 pattern handguns, among others. In this video YouTube user “shooting tips and tricks” goes step-by-step through finishing a Polymer80 Glock […]

Talon Grips | Getting a better grip without a permanent modification

I’m a fan of products that make your pistol easier to keep a hold of and make them more comfortable at the same time. Talon Grips continues to do just that with their grips for the Glock 43. I have rather large hands but enjoy carrying and shooting my single stack 9mm Glock 43. Sometimes […]

FIREClean | Strip it down and oil it up

Gun lube and cleaning oil are necessities that most shooters would rather bypass if we could. Alas, keeping your guns running and protected is essential. With a large collection of guns usually comes a large assortment of gun lubes and oils. Latest in my box-o-oils is Fireclean. First off, let’s address the “controversy” around FIREClean, […]

TCM TAC Ultra | A dual chambered 1911 from Rock Island Armory

If you’ve read any of my articles on handguns, you know I’m a Glock guy. My first experience with the iconic 1911 came from Rock Island Armory and it’s not chambered in the original .45ACP. I own an FNX Tactical and wasn’t interested in another .45 caliber handgun. I wanted something a little different. And […]

CMMG Banshee MK57 | The Best Platform For 5.7?

Thinking about getting a CMMG banshee chambered in 5.7? If you already have a 5.7 pistol, it is a no-brainer, you already have the magazines! Many internet experts think the round is underpowered, but if it is good enough for the Secret Service and NATO. it is probably good enough for us. In this video, […]

Introducing Firefield’s New Aggressive Fringe M-LOK Rails

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Firefield is adding to their rail lineup with new Fringe M-LOK Rails. An ideal rail for the AR platform, Fringe M-LOK Rails feature a slim, skeletonized carbon fiber body making them lightweight yet versatile enough to handle all M-LOK attachments. Firefield Fringe M-LOK rails are available in three different lengths, 10-inch (FF34070), […]

BlackPoint Tactical Outside the Waistband Holster

I’ve been using the BlackPoint Tactical Custom Holster for my Sig Sauer P226 for a couple of weeks. It is a superb holster, comfortable, concealable and functional. It has a very standard appearance for a Kydex holster, black and sleek. Coming out of the box it doesn’t have the flashiness of some of the trendier […]

The Rhodesian Camo Paint Kit by AT Armor

Who doesn’t love some good old fashion gun customization? Painting guns is one of the easiest ways to add some character to your gun. While most of us use a rattle can to apply camouflage patterns, or even better, Hello Kitty patterns AT armor went a different way. They’ve recently introduced their immensely affordable Rhodesian Camo […]

Safariland Model 71 Magazine Pouch | Everyday Carry with Effortless Retention

The Safariland Model 71 Single Magazine Pouch has a flexible accordion design which allows a tight, custom fit for magazines, flashlights, knives, and multi-tools. At $15, it may be the best stocking stuffer on the Internet. I have been carrying one of these for several months. It is the best magazine pouch I have ever […]