There isn’t much true innovation in the gun world. This isn’t the fault of gun makers; it’s just due to a slight stall in technology. Ultimately, until we discover something crazy, like caseless ammo, laser beams, or something similar, the tech will largely remain the same. Every so often, however, something finds a way to […]
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Suppressor Meltdown: How many rounds can one take?
Suppressor durability is an often discussed topic these days. As technology, metallurgy and mounting systems change, so too the rate of ablation on these cans change. The same effect is true of rate-of-fire, with full-auto creating a far more harsh environment within the tube than slower rates of fire. As companies pour more money into […]
A Private Military Contractor’s Short Range Loadout
Things change and so does your gear. With the way the defense industry is nowadays somebody or someone always has something better. For instance, I have dropped a lot of gear out of my kit and added a few pieces of gear. This is what happens over time as we adapt in the dark world […]
Vortex Optics Viper PST 1-6×24 Gen II
When talking optics, Vortex has always been hands down my favorite. The quality, the craftsmanship, the price point and lastly the customer service is hands down the best in the market. When you buy your first Vortex optic you immediately feel like family from the jump and that’s the best feeling in the world. When […]
UFC Champion Tyron Woodley’s one real hobby: Shooting guns
You may or may not be familiar with Tyron Woodley, but you may have seen or heard his name in the media recently. Tyron Woodley is the current Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) welterweight champion slated to defend his title in the upcoming UFC 228 pay-per-view event (Sat, Sept. 8) against the ranked #2 welterweight, Darren […]
“My Sights Are Off” and Other Pistol Accuracy Myths
There are some trips to the range that I remember very clearly… A decade or so ago, I bought an H&K USPc. I immediately took it to the range, had the sights swapped out, and took it onto the range for a test fire. The darn thing shot low. I took it back to the gunsmith […]
Suppressed 5.56 Short Barrelled Rifle Velocity Test Data: 41 Factory Loads from 10.5″, 11.5″, 12.5″ & 14.5″
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 […]
Hollywood: Suppressors Still Go Bang
I’m quite forgiving when it comes to realism in movies — I don’t have to watch a one-for-one retelling of a firefight with perfect tactics and flawless uniforms in order to enjoy it. For starters, I realize that soldiers in real life make stupid mistakes all the time, and I realize that actors are not […]
Dead Air Armament Reveals Odessa-9 Handgun Suppressor
Dead Air Armament has been teasing an impending release on its social media channels for the past few weeks; the Georgia-based company has finally spilled the beans, unveiling its brand new Odessa-9 suppressor. This thing boasts next-level modularity with 11 different baffles. It also features a 17-4 PH stainless steel construction; one-inch tube; and a QPQ […]
“My Sights Are Off” and other Pistol Accuracy Myths
There are some trips to the range that I remember very clearly… A decade or so ago, I bought an H&K USPc. I immediately took it to the range, had the sights swapped out, and took it onto the range for a test fire. The darn thing shot low. I took it back to the gunsmith […]