We have had the pleasure of performing an extensive test and evaluation of the Rock Island Armory 1911 for the last few months and we learned a lot about it. I will admit that before the full-sized RIA 1911 showed up I knew very little about them or their parent company Armscor International. When I […]
Cleaning and Maintenance
The best? The Twist by Multitasker Tools
The Twist by Multitasker Tools of Marietta, Georgia is the coolest and most handy weapons specific multi tools I have had the chance to evaluate. In my years of writing for the firearms industry I’ve had more than my fair share of tools and gadgets come through my mailbox. A lot of them are wonderful […]
Enviroclean Gun Cleaner: Safe for guns, Safe for shooters, and Safe for the environment.
Traditional gun cleaners can be toxic and dangerous. Ogre Manufacturing’s Enviroclean gun cleaner is different. Their cleaning solvent rapidly cuts through gun fouling and residue without harsh chemicals. It is safe for guns, safe for shooters, and safe for the environment. Enviroclean removes gunshot residue, burnt powder, lead, copper, plastic fouling and rust on your […]
Garage Gunsmithing: The 1911 Part 1
In a previous post we went over the idea of starting to do your own Garage Gunsmithing, this week I show you that I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is and start my own project. I selected a truly American Classic for my first project, the 1911 .45 ACP. We discussed when […]
Got Hurricane? What To Do When Your Guns and Ammo Are Under Water
National Shooting Sports Foundation and Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute Provide Guidance on Dealing with Submerged Guns and Ammunition. Firearms owners who have seen their guns and stored ammunition submerged by flood waters in storm-wracked areas are probably wondering if their firearms and ammunition can be salvaged and safely used. The Sporting Arms and […]
Gungenics Quik-Change Hand Gun Cleaning Kit: Gun cleaning fast and easy
Gungenics has come out with a Quik-Change gun cleaning system that will simplify your life, at least when it comes to cleaning your guns. Most of us who have been shooting for awhile have a cleaning box filled with a rats nest of rods and brushes in a mess that makes finding the right size […]
Bore-Sticks™ Cleaning Tool Changes How People Clean Their Guns
The new 3 in 1 Swab-its Bore-Sticks™ are caliber-specific and also come with their own handle, eliminating the need for a cleaning rod or jag. As with the other Swab-its foam swabs, the Bore-sticks compress as they enter the barrel. Then, as they travel through the barrel, they expand into the rifling with a 360 […]
Watch: Ogre Enviroclean vs 4k round dirty AR Bolt Carrier Group
Jeremy Kirkwood at YouTube Channel Kwood23 has a new video on cleaning a dirty bolt with environmentally safe Enviroclean… I always have at least one dirty AR15 sitting around. Honestly, cleaning the massive amount of carbon out of my bolt carriers and uppers is something that I do not look forward to. Usually, I clean […]
Otis Technology special edition Thin Blue Line Ripcord® Cleaning Kits
Otis Technology has launched three special edition Thin Blue Line Ripcord® Cleaning Kits. A portion of proceeds from the kits will support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). They will be available starting May 14, 2017, the start of National Police Week. Each kit features two exclusive blue and gray Ripcords®, two caliber […]
The Miracle of Ammo Up: Never Pick Up Brass Again
I have been using the larger Ammo Up products at high end ranges for years, but when I walked past Shama at the NRA Show (see picture above) I found out they had a personal unit that I can take with me where ever I shoot and pick up the evidence, I mean brass with […]