Ultradyne, an American designer and manufacturer of advanced shooting accessories, has officially released the innovative X1 tunable muzzle brake specifically calibrated for .223 /5.56. The X1 enables the user to optimize barrel movement regardless of shooting technique, individual stature, or ammunition. The X1’s patent-pending Dual-Axis Door System is adjustable to accurately meter out the right […]
Rifle Accessories
Magpul product release: Magpul PMAG D-50 LR/SR GEN M3
The Magpul PMAG D-50 is a rugged, lightweight, and reliable 50-round polymer drum magazine designed for 7.62×51 NATO/.308 Winchester ammunition for SR25/M110 pattern rifles. It’s capable of using longer-than-SAAMI-spec match ammunition, up to 2.830” OAL, such as M118LR. Engineered to the same exacting standards as the famous Magpul PMAG and PMAG D-60 drum magazines, the […]
Why I prefer a two-point sling and the versatility it offers
Photo courtesy of DVIDS To put it simply: the one-point sling is not versatile enough. It’s really good at a specific role, and that is accommodating a direct action based use of the weapon. It is extremely good in this capacity but because it is such a specialized piece of kit, it lacks the versatility of the […]
Champion Pivot Traverse Bipod
When we have a piece of gear that serves us well during a critical moment, many of us tend to stick with it for a long time. During my military service as well as a few hunting trips, my issued bipod was reliable. So reliable in fact, I haven’t kept up on the latest in the bipod market. […]
Product Announcement: Magpul PMAG D-50 LR/SR GEN M3
The Magpul PMAG D-50 is a rugged, lightweight, and reliable 50-round polymer drum magazine designed for 7.62×51 NATO/.308 Winchester ammunition for SR25/M110 pattern rifles. It’s capable of using longer-than-SAAMI-spec match ammunition, up to 2.830” OAL, such as M118LR. Engineered to the same exacting standards as the famous Magpul PMAG and PMAG D-60® drum magazines, the […]
Red Rock Slings: Traditional versus tactical
Regardless of whether you are a hunter, soldier, or shooting enthusiast you can benefit from a sling. Slings can provide relief while on long movements, create a more stable shooting platform, or provide a tactical advantage in a firefight. As with most weapon accessories, the market for slings is absolutely saturated. The two slings that we will be […]
CMMG Ripstock: Grip n’ rip
The annual guns-a-palooza of SHOT show 2019 is right around the corner and today I’m thinking back to last years iteration of the famed trade show. I had just finished up range day when a fellow writer asked what the most impressive product I saw throughout the day was. After brief thought, I answered “CMMG’s […]
The Vickers Sling: An unmatched option
I hardly fanboy about gear and guns. I know what I like, and I don’t care who exactly makes it. One of the few things I do fanboy about is the Vickers Combat Application Sling by Blue Force Gear. You know those people who never shut up how the Wire and Breaking Bad are the […]
What Matters Most in a Carbine
*Editors note: Photos and article have been shared with the permission of AMTAC Shooting. Where do you start and what should you get for your carbine? AR15 style rifles are more available and cheaper than they ever have been. There are also many more options/ brands than there have ever been. The intent of this article is […]
Mission First Tactical Battlelink minimalist stock
Mission First Tactical (MFT) has the most photographed rifle stock to appear in gun rags this last year. And it’s easy to see why. The Battlelink Minimalist Stock is easy on the eyes. After spending some quality time at the local pewpewpew spot, I found that it’s not just the eyes it’s easy on. 5.8 ounces. […]