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Firearms Addiction, or just a Collecting Problem?

Do you have a problem with firearms? Or are you a full-on gunaholic? Before you start looking for a Dropkick Murphy’s Drying-Out Academy for gun addiction, you should consider the signs and symptoms of this increasingly common addiction. Adapted from this site’s list of issues with an older but equally common addiction. It’s hard to […]

Firearms Record Keeping: It only takes one mistake

Firearms record keeping isn’t glamorous, entertaining, or fashionable but it should be something everyone of us in the firearms community does. I will be the first to admit it’s a drag to do, especially if you like to engage in what us old timers refer to as “Horse trading”. We have all traded guns, or […]

What Weapons Mounted Light Do You Use? – Inforce WML

Looking for a new light for your AR-15? Say hello to the Inforce WML. I recently built another AR-15 (they’re like potato chips—no one can stop at just one). In the interest of mixing things up a bit, I decided to keep this AR a lightweight build. With the main components together (lower, upper, barrel, etc.), I […]

Reloading 101 – Crimping (Revisted)

I have covered some general issues as well as some specific issues relating to semi-automatics and revolvers. In this article, I’ll be looking at some different types of projectiles, and their related crimping considerations. Crimping Considerations for Projectiles When I discussed projectiles, I identified some basic variations on projectile types, but omitted considerations related to […]

50 States of AR Illinois Rifle: DR Guns, Manticore Arms, & R-Guns

Biggunner81.com has another 50 States of AR gun, this week it is Illinois. Many people are unaware there are many great Illinois base manufacturers. Some of the larger names include Springfield Armory, Armalite, Rock River Arms, and more. The Illinois rifle, includes components from BAT Arms (Our Sponsoring FFL), DR Guns, Manticore Arms, & R-Guns. […]

12 Survivors Escape Binoculars: 10x or 16x puts your environment into focus

When you need a little help bringing your outdoor world into focus, 12 Survivors Escape Binoculars offer the perfect solution. Escape Binoculars (TS12021B, TS12021Y, TS12022B and TS12022Y) help you view wildlife, nature and sporting events with crystal clear quality. Available in 10x or 16x magnification and blue or yellow finish, all Escape Binoculars have a […]

Stgw57 Assault Rifle, Alpine Style, Clear as Ice Edition

Thanks to Chuck at GunLab for turning us on to this incredible post on the Swiss Rifles message board. As Chuck tells it, Dale got hold of, not a rare StG 57, but a rare2 cutaway version of the StG 57. And then he posted a series of photos and a thoughtful analysis of this highly unusual rifle that […]

Adaptive Tactical Presents: Less Lethal Shotgun Stock

In todays high stress world of Law Enforcement activities every second could be the difference between life and death. Officers today need to be able to make decisions on the use of lethal or less than lethal force in fractions of a second. Any accessory that can help an officer in those few moments of […]

Sig HT hunting line of Solid Copper Bullet Ammunition: Now in 223 Rem and 308 Win

SIG SAUER, Inc. has just released SIG HT premium-grade rifle ammunition in two new calibers; 223 Rem and 308 Win. The all-copper bullet is excellent for hunting a wide variety of game and predators. It delivers deep penetration and maximum terminal ballistic performance. I got a hold of a couple of boxes of the new […]

Raptor Charging Handle AR-15 Review - thearmsguide.com

The AR-15 Raptor Charging Handle – Full Review

Let’s be honest: not everyone can (or wants to) justify spending $85-$90 on an aluminum stick with a handle. Even after I took the price into consideration, I ordered my Rainier Arms Raptor charging handle by AXTS last year as an upgrade for my AR-15. After I ordered it but before I received it, I […]