Some of you may recall my story about my first handgun shooting experience. It was with a Smith & Wesson chambered in .357 magnum. Though that was a memorable and, in the end, favorable experience, it’s not the way I choose to help new shooters get started. My children are getting old enough to begin […]
“Infantry Rifle of Tomorrow” As Seen Yesterday (1982)
There’s always a market for prediction about the future, and they’re always hostages to fate. So, today, we’ll open a time capsule from 1982 (specifically, from the November-December issue of the US Army’s branch magazine, Infantry, as seen at right) and see how whether one officer’s prediction panned out — or whether it just panned. Subject of prediction, or […]
Giving Thanks For Low Muzzle Rise: A Griffin Armament M4SD II Review
Today I’m giving thanks for reduced muzzle rise. Some of you know that I’ve been busy at “work” reviewing the Windham Weaponry SRC (Sight Ready Carbine) AR-15. In addition, I’ve busied myself outfitting the AR with my preferred accessories. If you have begun to think that I like every product I encounter, I hope you’ll realize […]
Watch: Cop Uses Pistol to Save Partner, End A Gunfight With A Single 75 Foot Shot
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Brian Walsh used his pistol against a rifle-wielding suspect from around 75 feet away and ended the gunfight with a single shot. Bodycam video of the shooting was released after the DA announced on Thursday that the shooting was justified. The incident initially occurred on March 8, when Iaroslav Mosiiuk’s sister called […]
Blaser R8 Hunting Rifle Lineup for 2017
The R8 has again raised the level of performance you should expect from your hunting rifle: Introducing the R8 Carbon Success! This elegant lightweight will be available from your authorized Blaser dealer starting in autumn 2017. The exceptional qualities of Carbon fiber have made a lasting impact on our daily lives. Bicycles, automobiles, and even […]
DAKOTA TACTICAL + SILENCERCO SUMMIT PACKAGE: D300* A3 SBR paired with an Omega 300
This collaboration between Dakota Tactical and SilencerCo features a D300* A3 SBR paired with a black Summit Edition Omega 300. Due to high demand and extremely low availability of parts, the D300 is incredibly rare. If you are able to find a way to purchase one, the wait time is usually extensive. Because of this, […]
Rob Pincus on AR Pistols w/ Braces: Gimmick or Game Changer?
Over the past few years, AR Pistols have been a topic of much conversation. Are they a Gimmick or a Game Changer? I built my first AR Pistol in the mid 1990’s and have revisited their viability several times over the past two decades. The BATFE has recently stated that they do not currently believe […]
JP Enterprises AR Add-Ons: Make your Gun Accurate and Quiet
I was recently able to take my pieced together AR-15 chambered in .223 on a long trip, shooting piles of rounds, truly testing durability, accuracy, accuracy over time, which parts I loved, and which parts needed to be tweaked. If you want to get to know one of your favorite guns, spend 3 days with […]
The Girl Got a Gun… So Now What?
Women are the fastest growing demographic in the shooting industry. Gear is now tailored to their needs and not all about how they look. More and more organizations are opening geared towards helping women become better shooters and make their mark in the shooting industry.
Picking Handguns for Combat & Self Defense: Glocks and Grip Angles
I like Glocks. That statement is guaranteed to divide the audience. Keep reading, even if you don’t like Glocks because what I’m about to tell you will help you pick the best gun for you the next time you’re shopping. If you didn’t know, Glocks are a polarizing brand in firearms. Like I said, I like them. In […]