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I grew up in a family full of Veterans and one of my favorite memories was heading to coffee with my Grandpa Jim and all the other WW2 Vets in town. Hearing the way they bullshitted with each other left a strong impression. Deja Vu set in once I joined the Army, as hearing a group […]
When the .300 Blackout (a standardized offspring of the wildcat .300 Whisper) was introduced a few years back, it immediately garnered a lot of attention. Despite its similarity with regards to the ballistic trajectory to the well-known 7.62×39, this was a round that promised improved terminal performance through more modern bullet design. This made a […]
With the quality of primary optics being at an all time high, I’ve noticed a trend of many shooters skipping back-up iron sights (BUIS) on their primary fighting rifle. I feel that if a gun is to be used for more than competition or as a range toy, BUIS are still a critical component to have. I was […]
LoPro Combo Flashlight (Visible and IR) and Green Laser This Columbus Day I celebrated in true American fashion, a Zulu Foxtrot T-Shirt, Kryptek Valhalla pants and several hundred rounds slung at the, ever terrifying, Paper Menace. For the day’s festivities, I was privileged to Test & Evaluate two optics from Sightmark. The first optic I […]
The saying in real estate goes something like “Location, location, location”. In most industries, it’s more like “Timing, timing, timing”. Such has been the case with more than a few products by Vortex Optics, a Wisconsin headquartered manufacturer. While the Vortex UH-1 holographic sight had been in development for some time, performance issues by holographic […]
It’s no secret that I enjoy using Danner boots, and it’s no surprise why. In the toughest environments I’ve been in, Danner boots have held their own. In heat over 110 degrees and while being ground against jagged rocks, my issued Acadia’s were totally dependable. During a tour of the Danner factory in Portland, OR, […]
Back in the 1990’s, the vehicle of choice for the 75th Ranger Regiment was the RSOV. Produced by Land Rover, the Ranger Special Operations Vehicle met the criteria we needed in a wheeled vehicle. Helping us facilitate airfield seizures, the RSOV offered a team of Rangers rapid mobility. Used primarily for setting up blocking positions on major […]
While there are many products offering “fixes” for common problems on the market in this- the platinum age of Modern Sporting Rifles- many times a do-it-yourself approach is preferred. One such problem is that many rifles are a bit over gassed in an attempt to provide the system more energy to cycle thorough dirt and […]
If you’ve read any of my articles on handguns, you know I’m a Glock guy. My first experience with the iconic 1911 came from Rock Island Armory and it’s not chambered in the original .45ACP. I own an FNX Tactical and wasn’t interested in another .45 caliber handgun. I wanted something a little different. And […]
In the sister article to this one, I showed a video of Defense Distributed’s Ghost Gunner CNC mill that details finishing an 80% AR lower receiver. As a counterpoint to the automated version, I’d like to show finishing off an 80% receiver using jigs from 80% Arms. While a DIY approach to completing the machine […]
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