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 […]
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CMMG AR15 .22 Conversion Kit: Quality, Precision and Value
There was a time in the not so recent past that .22 LR ammunition was worth its weight in gold if you could find it. Hoarders and old men claiming that the apocalypse was around the corner drove the popular plinking round into $scarcity. Now that the hysteria and paranoia has subsided, shooters are once […]
Opinion: Why do you need so many guns?
As the gun debate continues to rage in this country, the social media conversation has been dominated by memes and straw man arguments bandied about by the most hard-headed among both groups — with gun control and gun rights advocates both circling their proverbial wagons and congratulating one another on the new and witty ways they can […]
Survivability and Hard Targeting: The King’s Castle
Survivability, by definition, is the ability to remain alive or continue to exist. This is after all the goal right? To be able to keep yourself and your loved ones safe and alive even in adverse conditions. The choices you make every minute of every day can directly affect the outcome of a vast array […]
Freedom Ordnance FX-9 Pistol First Look~WATCH
Not long ago we brought you a first look at the FX-9 from Freedom Ordnance. This 9mm, Glock-magazine fed, pistol-caliber carbine is made from a billet upper and lower and ran anything we could fit in the magazine. Properly scaled for 9mm, the receivers are a touch smaller than your standard AR-15. When Freedom […]
SOFREP Radio: Ernest Emerson talks knife craftsmanship, and early mixed martial arts
Emerson Knives is a brand that’s trusted by everyone from Navy SEALs to NASA astronauts, and that’s why you’ve seen their products in the Crate Club and receiving rave reviews on The Loadout Room. The story of how the company’s founder Ernest Emerson got into crafting these knives is fascinating, and you won’t want to miss it. Ernie is also a […]
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 […]
S&S Precision’s Cold Water Maritime Assault Gloves
First off, not that my opinion matters much in this world, but If something truly isn’t good I probably won’t review it. I’m not one to post negative reviews, but If I don’t think something is useful or made of the highest quality, I just flat out won’t review it. It’s a waste of time. […]
Smith & Wesson M&P 10 Sport: VIDEO
AR-10s seem to be on the rise. My theory is that everyone already has an AR-15 (or three) and are looking for something a little different. .308 ammunition is plentiful, and if you shop smartly can be found for under $0.50 per round. The extra whallop, increased hunting potential, and tribute to Eugene Stoner’s original […]
Building Guns – The Solution To Dumb Gun Laws
Politicians love “do something” measures. “Do something” measures are ineffective laws that give the appearance of politicians doing their jobs. In an effort to do something several states across the country are passing laws making it illegal to purchase a firearm until the age of 21. Building Guns may be the only solution young adults […]