I am minimalist when it comes to firearms. I don’t tend to own multiple firearms which can do, or are used for the same purpose. I’d prefer to own one firearm that is excellent at a single purpose, than two which are mediocre. For easy of categorization I lump my firearms into two categories: handgun, […]
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Compact 5.56 Thunder: LWRCI’s Discreet and Powerful IC-A5 SBR
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) The United States Secret Service protects the sitting president and his or her immediate family, along with all former presidents and their spouses. They are unquestionably the most photographed security detail in the world. The men and women who work on a detail represent the last line of defense for […]
Mossberg’s MMR Tactical Rifle Gets an Upgrade for 2017
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Whether you need it for duty or competition shooting, Mossberg’s MMR Tactical rifle is an all-around workhorse. Mossberg went ahead and added some serious updates to its tactical rifle for 2017. RELATED STORY: MVP-LC: Meet Mossberg’s Most Valuable Precision Rifle One major upgrade on the MMR Tactical is the trigger. Designed in conjunction with […]
37 Muzzle Devices for Your AR-Pattern Rifle
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) With so many options out there, finding the right muzzle device for your AR-pattern rifle can quickly become an overwhelming task. There’s literally a sea of muzzle devices available with choices ranging from flash suppression, recoil management, quick-detach suppressor mounting options, hybrid flash suppressors/muzzle brakes and forward concussion-direction management devices, […]
My AR10 SDM Build
A couple of months ago I mentioned on Special Forces Preppers that I was building an AR10 platform rifle to upgrade to the .308 cartridge. That project is now finished, although I am still working up loads for it. I feel it may be helpful to head off the “….but what about….?” replies by running […]
SHOT Show 2017: B5 Systems New Products
SHOT Show 2017: B5 Systems New Products Fifty Shades of FDE B5 Systems is a relatively new company, best know for its SOPMOD stock and other accessories like the Grip Stop. I met with Mark, owner of B5 Systems, at SHOT yesterday and got to learn about the history behind his company. B5 Systems’ mission is […]
The Surgeon Is In: Testing Out the Surgeon CSR Rifle
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Law enforcement countersnipers, military personnel and those engaged in executive protection have always needed compact precision rifles built for concealment. Urban engagements are generally within 300 yards, where there’s no need for rifles with longer barrels or fixed stocks. I’ve deployed precision rifles with 16-inch barrels that were perfect for most police […]
Shot Show 2017 Product Spotlight: Brugger and Thomet Universal Service Weapon with Aimpoint Nano
Spotter Up spent some time with Brugger and Thomet, a Swiss manufacturer of high quality firearms marketed primarily towards law enforcement and military. Their new product for 2017 is the Universal Service Weapon, a pistol platform designed and manufactured in house and intended for use as a holstered sidearm with the ability to reach out […]
Athlon Outdoors’ Best of the Best from SHOT Show 2017
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) SHOT Show 2017 is in the books, and by all accounts, it was a smashing success. With nearly 65, 000 attendees on hand to check out the latest wares — including firearms, ammunition, accessories, optics, knives, gun safes, apparel and more — from a ton of manufacturers, the Sands Expo in Las […]
Taylor’s and Company Announces New-Lever Action Rifle
WINCHESTER, Va. (1/16/17) – More than 100 years ago, hunters and shooters united in their love of John Browning’s lever-action repeating rifle. Taylor’s & Company today is announcing the release, coinciding with this year’s SHOT Show, of its take on the classic yet powerful rifle that has stood the test of time, the Model 1894. […]