Last year, I started Project Icarus: to design a very accurate, ultralight AR15 using off the shelf parts. My goal was a sub-6lb rifle, with the suppressor and optic included in that weight and I wanted to keep the parts as durable as possible, so I shied away from the use of plastic receivers. Since […]
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Inside the Alien Gear ShapeShift Holster
I’ve often said there is no such thing as the perfect holster, but there is a perfect holster for a certain situation. That simply means that some holsters work well for deep concealment, others work well for a quick draw and some work well with certain types of dress. This has always been a firm […]
Dry Fire Friday: Pistol Manipulation
Episode 3 of the Springfield Armory video series, Dry Fire Friday: Pistol Manipulation. Today’s drill gets you back to basics: how precise is your initial grip from a tabletop position? https://youtu.be/s8gYMViBzm0 Featured Springfield Armory® Product: 1911 Single-Stack Classic from Springfield Customâ„¢ Shop Dry Fire Drill: Pistol Manipulation Drill Focus:  Practice Grip Drill Level:  Beginner Drill Comments:  Calling all new shooting students […]
Think like a Veteran: Surviving a violent attack
We’ve seen violent attacks on the rise here on U.S. soil. We hear about them on the internet and nightly news. Some people choose to use these events as motivation to prepare in order to increase their survivability if they ever find themselves in a similar situation. Some will learn about them on the nightly news, […]
How to Shoot a Pistol? – Discover Everything You Need for Next Level Shooting
Pistols are uniquely American. Few countries in the world allow their citizens to own guns. Americans can not only own guns, they can own pistols. That is very rare on the planet and you should be taking advantage of this. Learning to use a pistol like a carpenter uses a hammer, takes time, skill and […]
Blue Force Gear AK Sling: The Combloc choice
Blue Force Gear’s Vickers slings are famous for their ingenious design, and simplicity. What started as a standard AR sling has been slowly adopted into a variety of platforms. This includes options for the SAW, the M240 and of course the AK series of rifles. This particular model is the Special edition AK Sling Version […]
The Styrka S9 Binocular: A Hunter’s Best Optic From Dawn to Dusk
Styrka’s flagship S9 Binocular line was created for hunters who need to see what’s moving in the shadows at dawn and dusk-and all the hours in between. S9 Binoculars are made with top-flight features and world-class engineering, at prices literally $1,000 to $2,000 less than comparable models. Features like …. Extra-low Dispersion objective lenses on the 8x42mm […]
Switching To A Bullpup: Why I Ditched The AR
Current thinking seems to be that bullpups are obsolete technology that is finally dying off. In fact, more companies are developing and improving on the bullpup as a practical concept. France has replaced their FAMAS with the H&K416. The FAMAS was a rushed design that should have never left the drawing board until it was […]
Safariland 6378 Glock 19 Holster with RTI GCODE
I had some experience with Safariland holsters prior to the military. I ran my Glock 22 in a 6280 light compatible holster with a belt mount. Â It was a good holster and held the weapon securely via a latching hood. Â My main complaint with this holster was that it was unable to retain the pistol […]
Aimpoint® 6XMag-1: Taking the Micro T-2 downrange
The Aimpoint® 6XMag-1 was specifically designed for use with Aimpoint® Micro T-2 and Aimpoint® Micro H-2 red dot sights. This module gives professional users enhanced capability for long-range aiming and observation. A variable (-3 to +3) dioptric setting allows the magnifier to be adapted to the individual operator’s eye. The 6XMag-1 can also be used […]
