There is much confusion about the effects of these short barrels on velocity. It makes sense that a shorter barrel will produce lower velocity, but how much less? Since the Army rolled out the 14.5 inch barrelled M-4 in 1992, there have been a lot of people shooting shorter barrels. The SEALs developed the Mk18 […]
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Dynamic Defense Inc Romeo barrel | Reduce felt recoil
There is nothing particularly jarring about firing an AR-15. The Carbine length gas system has excellent reliability and the felt recoil impulse is more than manageable. The mid-length gas system is longer than the carbine gas system, decreases parts wear and lessens the recoil from the AR-15. Follow up shots and rifle control are simple […]
Aero Precision M4E1 Upper
My first experience with Aero Precision came about 10 years ago in the form of a stripped lower. Â The build went well and the lower was a breadcrumb on the trail to more parts from Aero. Â As a gun shop owner, when customers were looking for quality parts at a price that wouldn’t break the […]
Stag Arms Model 4: One for the Vets!
As we grow we tired of the over-accessorized and video-game inspired black rifle, Stag Arms has a model to take us back. The Model 4 is built with inspiration from the real war fighter with features akin to the M16A2 and A3 models. Devoid of acronyms and buzzwords the Model 4 pays tribute to what […]
Marlin 336 30-30: An All Purpose Lever Gun
Lever action rifles may not be the best option for anything anymore. That may or may not be debatable, but they seem to be a good option for almost everything. You can debate with me about that all you want, and I’ll just nod and smile. Here on the East Coast of the good ol’ […]
Noveske Gen 4 N4 PDW | Don’t call it a comeback
“Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years…”  Noveske Rifleworks of Grants Pass, Oregon has long been known as a premium market, high-quality rifle manufacturer. After the company lost founder John Noveske in an automobile accident in early 2013, many questioned how the company would fare without his leadership. When manager Sherri Johnson (Era3) […]
PTR-91: A .308 Battle Rifle For Everyone
The PTR91 GI Model is a true Battle Rifle in every bit of the definition. It is durable, it has little recoil, it has great accuracy at range, and it is even modular. PTR really makes a winner with this model. This rifle has a long history before PTR got their hands on the blueprints and started […]
Shots Fired: Smith & Wesson M&P 10 Sport ~ VIDEO
Not long ago we gave you a tabletop look at Smith & Wesson’s M&P 10 Sport. If you missed it, go back and see the report by following the link. I didn’t have much experience with rifles from Smith & Wesson and wondered if the rifle would be of any real quality, or just another […]
Savage Arms Unveils MSR 15 Long Range Rifle, 300 BLK Pistol, 110 Scout
Savage Arms showed off a bunch of new firearms at the recent NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits; three models that turned heads are the MSR 15 Long Range rifle, MSR 15 Blackout pistol and Model 110 Scout rifle. Savage MSR 15 Long Range Chambered in the new 224 Valkyrie cartridge and built for precision, the MSR 15 […]
DoubleStar ARC 300 Tabletop Review ~VIDEO
DoubleStar caught our attention with their Midnight Dragon. that rifle out of the box is easily one of the most accurate factory rifles I’ve ever encountered. If you’re doubting what a factory rifle can do see our range trip HERE before making any decisions. DoubleStar’s ARC 300 is a rifle of a different flavor. The […]