The name Kidon may not mean much to those of us outside of Israel. However, in Hebrew Kidon means bayonet or tip of the spear, and more than that Kidon is a department of the Mossad. Specifically, Kidon is the branch of the Mossad in charge of executions of opponents. It’s one helluva name for […]
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Shots Fired: Smith & Wesson’s M&P M2.0 Compact
Previously we gave you an tabletop look at Smith & Wesson’s new M&P M2.0 Compact in 9mm. The latest offering updates the M&P line not only cosmetically, but also in features. Now it’s time to hit the range and see how the Compact performs. In the video below you’ll see our standard full-mag +1, multi-load […]
How Telescopic Sights Work
Telescopic sights, commonly referred to as “scopes,” use a system of lenses to magnify the appearance of a target from a distance. Not surprisingly, this magnification effect on the user’s field of vision is beneficial for styles of shooting that require precision from a distance. While distance shots, to some degree, are capable with mere […]
GrovTec | American Made Quality
Apple pie, baseball, and a love for guns are about as American as it gets. We’re all here because we love our guns and our country. Why not outfit our guns with American-made parts? GrovTec was born when another company moved production overseas. Bob Grover had begun on that company’s machine floor and had advanced […]
Headspace: What It Is and Why It Matters
David at Brimstone Gunsmithing gives a quick introduction to the concept of headspace, especially as it applies to standard bottleneck, center-fire rifle rounds. Check out their website, www.BrimstoneGunsmithing.com If you’ve got any questions, or suggestions for new videos, either leave a comment or shoot an email to [email protected] About Brimstone Gunsmithing: If you had to […]
Sig Elite Performance .308 Ammunition: Good as Its Name
“Elite Performance Ammunition” is a presumptuous name. How does it perform? Sig Sauer’s 168gr .308 ammunition is competitively priced and performs well. With a couple boxes for testing we recently had the chance to run it through our 26″ Marlin X7VH. The X7VH has a preference for 168gr so we knew it would be a match. […]
The Reasons Why FBI Went to Back to 9mm
The FBI has selected Glock Gen 5 handguns in 9mm as their service weapon. There has been much speculation about the reasons for their caliber change. There is a short answer, science. The did the research and they did the math. Spoiler Alert: “While some law enforcement agencies have transitioned to larger calibers from the […]
Selecting a Handgun for Everyday: Double Action?
How do you pick a carry gun? A double action model is the choice of many CCW shooters. Former Marine infantryman, Don Adams, has some informed opinions about selecting carry guns. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3gdi6RomII See more of Don Adams’ videos here on the Do it rite channel
Sarsilmaz ST9 and Turkish Alternatives
A few months ago we brought you the ST9 from Sarsilmaz. This gun is imported by T R Imports and has a lot to offer. See the original article here. Fully ambidextrous, 17+1 rounds of 9mm, and H&K styling make the ST9 an attractive design for those wanting a full-featured gun without the full-featured price […]
AnglEye Adjustable Scope Rings: High Angle for Extreme Range
ANGLEYE™ is a new adjustable, extreme long range scope ring system that allows shooters to adjust between 0 to 90MOA; maximizing the amount of elevation travel their scope has to offer. ANGLEYE™ features a unique ability to zero a scope at long range using a minimal amount of the scope’s internal adjustment, so that the […]