NRA Show Buzz There was quite a lot of buzz at the NRA this year. The names Springfield and Rock River were often mentioned and not for the reasons they may have hoped. It should be said that I’m a fan of both companies’ products. I personally own a Springfield 1911 and rifle, and a […]
Weird Gun Wednesday: Mershon and Hollingsworth Revolver
When my buddies ask me why I collect antique guns, I explain that it’s not unlike collecting old timepieces: Their varied designs are fascinating works of art, and you can still take them out and use them from time to time. So imagine my enthusiastic reaction when I discovered the Mershon and Hollingsworth revolver, an age-old […]
Understanding the Effects of Wind and Weather for Shooting Accurately
The objective of this training is to present the fundamental concepts that wind and weather have on accurate shooting and how to compensate for these effects while shooting in order to attain a high percentage of first round hits. Understand the concept of air resistance and its effects on the bullet while in flight. Air […]
Tactical Link AR-15 Enhanced Battery Assist Lever (EBAL) Review
Sometimes it is difficult for me to make up my mind for what accessory I want on my AR-15 over another. However, making the decision on what ambidextrous bolt release lever I wanted to use on my AR-15 (and any future builds) was an easy one. Allow me to introduce the Tactical Link Enhanced Battery […]
New Steyr Aug A3 M1 Long Rail Released
In response to an overwhelming number of requests for a longer top rail for its legendary AUG A3 M1 bullpup platform, Steyr Arms announced today that it is now in full production of a Long Rail version of the rifle. Offering 25 numbered slots, the new Long Rail version provides a significant increase in surface […]
The Miracle of Ammo Up: Never Pick Up Brass Again
I have been using the larger Ammo Up products at high end ranges for years, but when I walked past Shama at the NRA Show (see picture above) I found out they had a personal unit that I can take with me where ever I shoot and pick up the evidence, I mean brass with […]
Meopta Monday: MeoPro 8×56 HD Binoculars
Meopta USA extends its popular MeoPro® HD binocular series with the addition of the new MeoPro 8×56 HD. This binocular is ideal for glassing in extreme low light conditions thanks to the light gathering ability of its large objective lens, advanced fluoride high-definition optics and MeoBrightâ„¢ multi-coated lenses. Images are incredibly bright and clear with […]
Gerber’s Center-Drive Multi-Tool: The multi-tool just got a reality check.
I got a chance to look at Gerber’s NEW Center-Drive Multi-Tool. It has just what I need and nothing that I don’t. This multi-tool offers a revolutionary design, the tool works in the real world. The innovative center-axis driver opens to align like a real screwdriver, yielding maximum torque and rotation. No productivity is sacrificed […]
ZB-37 Machine Gun: Shootable History
There are times when being a gun writer really pays off, one of those times is when your friend calls and asks if you want to go with him to the range to shoot a piece of living history in the form of a captured German ZB-37 machine gun. The ZB-37 was originally produced in […]
The Sentinel Concepts Elite Collection Awesome Range Bag: Best Ever?
The most valuable aspect of firearms training is time spent at the range. Naturally, the objective of going to the range is to spend as much time as possible shooting. Time and energy spent digging through a disorganized backpack or tool box trying to find dummy rounds, shot timer, sight tools, spare magazines, loaders or […]