POLYMER80 has done it again with the new PF940v2. Version 2 80%er will let you build your own custom GLOCK 17/22/33/34/35. I got to shoot the V2 at TriggerCon and they are all that and then some. The V2 has two sets of metal rails and many features previously only seen on high dollar custom […]
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Air Venturi Dust Devil BBs: Frangible Safety Ammunition Leaves Ricochets in the Dust
Air Venturi has produced the world’s first frangible .177 caliber BB ammunition. Ten percent faster than traditional steel BBs. Dust Devil BBs shatter on impact with hard targets reducing ricochets to make your shooting experience safer. Traditional BBs bounce off targets and ricochet, Dust Devils go up in smoke! Using a special alloy blend, these […]
Proper 1911 Lubrication: The Simple Key to Reliability
The 1911 has a history of being a very reliable pistol for many reasons. But one of the things you must do in order to extend the life of the pistol is to do proper maintenance at regular intervals, just like any other pistol. Included in this maintenance schedule, you must properly lubricate the pistol […]
The Zen of Trigger Reset: Practice and Persistence
Once you get the concept of how trigger reset works, you will quickly appreciate how much better your accuracy gets and this opens the doors to firing follow up shots at a brisker pace. The combination of speed and accuracy is pretty vital, if you’re forced to stop a person, or 3, with only a […]
Sheepdogs for Lambs: Meaningful Action in Schools
Tragic recent events have restarted a debate in Washington about what politicians should do to protect school children. Politicians call for “meaningful action” to prevent killings. I strongly agree, we need meaningful action. As I listened to the news reports, I realized that there is nothing that politicians can do to prevent school shootings, but […]
Freedom Munitions: Quality Ammunition Made in Idaho
Freedom Munitions is a one-stop shop for ammunition. They load their own ammunition in Idaho. Using the high-grade components, Freedom’s experienced machine operators monitor the loading process doing frequent quality checks. The result is high quality new and re-manufactured ammunition. I have had great success with Freedom Munitions. My latest order was 500 rounds of […]
Is Physical Fitness a Part of Your Loadout?
The human body is an incredible machine, capable of both monumental feats of strength and delicate maneuvers of finesse. However, it needs fuel and regular maintenance to function at its highest capacity. A high level of physical fitness can make all the difference from outrunning an assailant, increasing clarity of mind while under duress, and […]
Building a 300 Blackout Rifle Kit From 80-Lower.com
I’ve never actually bought an AR 15. The first one I ever owned was one I built, and after that, I started realizing building or more accurately, assembling rifles is a blast. Since that first rifle came to be I’ve built 4 personal rifles and helped three friends build rifles. My fourth and latest rifle […]
Five Important Things to Know Before You Carry Concealed
The 2nd Amendment has given us the liberty to carry a licensed pistol but this doesn’t mean that we should ignore the fundamental rules of firearm safety. With great power comes great responsibility, carrying a licensed gun is subject to a promise made by every citizen that the pistol will be used safely for legal […]
Weird Gun Wednesday: The Stoner 63 Machine Gun
Talking with Vietnam vets is always a learning experience. They are a truly remarkable bunch of guys who accomplished a lot with very little. I am fortunate to know a SEAL who did some time during the heyday of Vietnam. Reading stories about the Brown Water Navy and SEAL/UDT Platoons in books were great but […]