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Magazine Insert Converts Your AR Lower to 9mm: Mean Arms EndoMag

Mean Arms EndoMag: Magazine Insert Converts Your AR Lower to 9mm

November 6, 2018 by Mark Miller Leave a Comment

The Mean Arms EndoMag makes a big claim. They say their magazine insert converts your Gen 2 or Gen 3 5.56/.223 PMAG® housing into a 9mm magazine to use with a standard AR lower and 9mm upper.I have been shooting one all week, they work, every time. Millions of you guys bought … [Read more...]

Ammunition

Is the 300 Blackout for You? Let’s Talk

November 3, 2018 by Travis Pike Leave a Comment

The 300 BO is likely the most successful alternative AR rifle cartridge to exist outside of 22 LR. There are lots of reason for its success. The first is parts commonality. The 300 Blackout allows you to use standard AR 15 everything outside of the barrel and gas system. … [Read more...]

Optics and Sights

First Look: Nikon BLACK FX1000 6-24×50SF Long Range Rifle Scope

October 3, 2018 by Mark Miller Leave a Comment

Nikon's BLACK FX1000 6-24×50SF is engineered for both precision long-range rifle and action-shooting AR enthusiasts. With great glass, first focal plane reticle and return-to-zero integral zero-stop precision turrets, the FX1000 has all the quality features you want for long … [Read more...]

Copper Basin Takedown Backpack, Comfortably Discreet: Graham Baates Video

Gear Reviews

Copper Basin Takedown Backpack is Comfortably Discreet: Graham Baates Video

August 23, 2018 by Graham Baates Leave a Comment

Copper Basin has a bag specifically designed for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown. We don't own a Ruger 10/22, but were willing to take a chance, besides with a bag so well-built, how could we go wrong? Copper Basin has a bag specifically designed for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown. … [Read more...]

Firearms Technology

Ultimate Guide to 80% AR Lower Receivers: Legal Brief Video

August 23, 2018 by The Arms Guide Guest Writer Leave a Comment

There is a lot of garbage information and fake news out there in gun world. I just had conversation with a guy at my local gun store (this guy also works at a local gun manufacturer). He told me that if I build a gun at home from an 80% lower I can't take it out of state or … [Read more...]

Mission Gear

BLAUER Silent Partner Bag with BLAUER GIN Bag

August 23, 2018 by Heath Layman Leave a Comment

The Blauer Silent Partner Bag is their when you need it. It's a seat organizer, a backpack, a duty belt storage system, a plate carrier, a lunch bag, it's an everything bag! Blauer has designed the Silent Partner Bag to be right beside you, ready when you need it. You … [Read more...]

Smith & Wesson has been updating and upgrading their lineup over the last year. The M&P 2.0 series quieted previous complaints about texture and trigger. We showed you the new Shield 2.0 in November. The Bodyguard hadn't been updated and fans of Browning's .380 ACP began to feel left out. Smith & Wesson heard those cries and has released a handgun that seems perfectly modeled for the non-operator types. Winged slide of the 380 Shield EZ The .380 Shield EZ is aptly named. The pistol has been made easy to operate. Starting with the largest concern for new shooters and those with reduced strength is the slide. While styling looks just like the other M&P 2.0 models the rear of the slide has subtle wings to aid in sling-shot style racking. The action follows the standard Browning locking system which is a rare find for the caliber. Thanks to the locking system the recoil spring is soft enough that I was able to rack the gun with a finger! I don't advocate doing that with a loaded gun, but tried it as a test to just how easy the gun is to rack. The external safety is easy to engage or disengage from either side. The grip safety threw the internet into a frenzy, but deactivation is easy and it serves as simple insurance for those who might carry the gun in a purse or bag. Another interesting feature is in the two included magazines. Clearly numbered magazines with thumb assist. The magazines feature a thumb knob like one might find on a .22. While not the most comfortable thing to push on, it does serve to assist in loading. The slide release/lock also feels to be more pronounced than normal. As stated earlier everything about the 380 Shield EZ is easy! The video above provides some more details on the gun. One more fun note: The 380 Shield EZ is hammer-fired! An internal hammer eliminates any of the negatives about hammer-fired guns and still provides that nice and clean break that we all love about the action. No mush from a striker, no risk of lint or filth preventing the hammer from striking. See the video for how Smith & Wesson managed to fit that system into this new design. For those of you who love to look at numbers, the specifications below are directly from the 380 Shield EZ product page. SKU: 11663 Model: M&P® 380 SHIELD™ EZ™ Manual Thumb Safety Caliber: .380 Auto Capacity: 8+1 Barrel Length: 3.675" / 9.3 cm Overall Length: 6.7" Front Sight: White Dot Rear Sight: Adjustable White Dot Action: Internal Hammer Fired Grip: Polymer Weight: 18.5 oz / 524.5g Barrel Material: Stainless Steel - Armornite® Finish Slide Material: Stainless Steel - Armornite® Finish Frame Material: Polymer Purpose: Concealed Carry, Home Protection, Personal Protection

Pistol

Smith & Wesson M&P .380 Shield EZ: Graham Baates Video

August 22, 2018 by Graham Baates Leave a Comment

The .380 Shield EZ is aptly named. The pistol has been made easy to operate. Starting with the largest concern for new shooters and those with reduced strength is the slide. While styling looks just like the other M&P 2.0 models the rear of the slide has subtle wings to … [Read more...]