I pulled the trigger on my MK18 with a surefire suppressor mounted and looked back at Jason, an active duty military police officer, “That’s actually still kind of loud” he exclaimed while replacing his Peltor headset onto his ears. And it was. An AR-15 chambered in 5.56 is never particularly quiet due to a variety of factors. However, if you are […]
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Ultra-short .300 Blackout barrels round-up Part 2
In the second part of this ongoing series detailing as many commercially available ultra-short (sub-7″).300 Blackout barrels as possible, I’m not only adding two more to the lineup, I was able to obtain more ammo to test last articles barrels with as well. The two new barrels are both from KAK: the first is their […]
Zenith MKE Z-5P SB | Subgun second to none
Manufactured by MKE of Turkey and imported by Zenith Firearms, the Z-5P SB is the closest thing you can get to an authentic Mp5 without buying an HK directly. The Z-5P (and its roller-delayed brethren) are manufactured on the same machines and in the same factory as licensed Turkish-made HK guns. I’ve written about my early impressions with this […]
Zayin Tactical: Rifle Suppressors That Run for $299
Zayin Tactical makes quality suppressors. You can buy one today for $299. How can they do this? There must be a catch. That is the hook in the story. Owner Zack Cross is an Army veteran, a Machinist, a Patriot, and a Constitutionalist. He and his family make cans in America for Americans and they […]
SureFire SOCOM260-Ti Suppressor: 12 Ounces of Silent Devistation
SureFire 11/13/2018 – The SOCOM260-Ti suppressor is optimized for use with 6mm, 6.5mm and .260 caliber weapon systems. The SOCOM260-Ti is manufactured in the USA from Titanium alloy which produces a durable, yet lightweight suppressor. Years of development and testing have produced a suppressor that is extremely quiet and virtually eliminates visible flash and dust […]
Safariland QLS Holster System
We, as shooters, are always looking for the next leg up in holsters: we want more secure retention, faster draws and lower profiles. We want better mounting platforms and a softer finish that won’t scratch the finish right off our guns. We want and we want but few manufacturers come close to meeting all those […]
UFC Champion Tyron Woodley’s one real hobby: Shooting guns
You may or may not be familiar with Tyron Woodley, but you may have seen or heard his name in the media recently. Tyron Woodley is the current Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) welterweight champion slated to defend his title in the upcoming UFC 228 pay-per-view event (Sat, Sept. 8) against the ranked #2 welterweight, Darren […]
Gemtech Bolt Carrier Group: Won’t Make You Cry
America’s favorite rifle, the AR-15, has been long-loved for the hate is spits at our enemies and the massive aftermarket support. Suppressor ownership has also been on the rise. It was only a matter of time before the two symbols of modern freedom were combined, but the result hasn’t been the happiest. The same direct-impingement […]
Ammo Inc. | Food for your handgun
It is often said, “it isn’t what you know, rather who you know”. Such was the case when it came to working with Ammo Inc. and their line-up of ammunition products. I had seen a few product announcements over the last year but hadn’t found a place with any (left) on the shelf. Thankfully, Ammo […]
Hollywood: Suppressors Still Go Bang
I’m quite forgiving when it comes to realism in movies — I don’t have to watch a one-for-one retelling of a firefight with perfect tactics and flawless uniforms in order to enjoy it. For starters, I realize that soldiers in real life make stupid mistakes all the time, and I realize that actors are not […]