When Springfield Armory came out with the Operator version of their popular Range Officer series, I knew I had to get my hands on one. The Range Officer has been considered one of the best values in the 1911 world for some time now. Products that are purpose-built, with no unnecessary bells and whistles have […]
Does Barrel Length Really Matter ?
Does Barrel Length Really Matter ? It’s a question that has been brought up many times over the years but, what is fact and what is fiction? There are dozens of places you can go on the internet and various forums and hear all the pseudo science behind the relation between velocities and bullet drop. […]
2017 SHOT Show: Four-days with 65,000 industry professionals
The 39th Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, owned and operated by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), signaled a positive year ahead for the firearms industry. Strong attendance, upbeat buyers and sellers, and a series of packed special events that collectively made up “SHOT Week” resulted in one of the top-rated SHOT Shows. […]
Springfield M1A Scout Squad Rifle: An American Classic Lives On
Definition I picked up a Scout Squad with my eye on making a DMR. Most of you probably already know but for those who don’t, let’s define a DMR. Wikipedia explains the Designated Marksman’s tool like this: “The Designated Marksman Rifle is the weapon used by soldiers in the designated marksman (DM) role. The DM’s […]
Guns, Geeks, and the best Mlok rail system
When you see a Scar coated up to look like Boba Fett at a Shot Show booth you pay attention. If Kinetic was looking to attract a nerd or two they did. It caught my eye and I had to come in and take pictures of it. What I stayed around for was the innovation […]
The Glock Operator’s Tool from Code 9 Evolutions
Glock handguns are renowned for their simplicity, they can be stripped down to the frame with a single tool and a little knowledge. The Glock Operator’s Tool is a simple device with everything you need to maintain your Glock. There are some parts of the Glock which are a little tricky: the firing pin cups, […]
The AR-15 Toolbox in your Pocket: Multitasker Multi-tool
The Multitasker Series 3 is designed specifically for the AR-15. ‘Wait, what? A multi-tool designed for the AR-15?’ Yes; and  now that I have had the opportunity to physically hold the touch it, gaze at it and use it; I would like to share my thoughts and experiences with it and explain its features. Aesthetics Some […]
Showing Care the Pragmatic Way: Women’s CCW
Years ago, my wife, Mrs. Rev, thrilled my soul. She had occasion to be renewing her CCW and took a class from a well-known local instructor sans hubby. Two days later, I wandered into my favorite gun shop on my lunch break to see what was new and to say howdy to the fellas. Being […]
Magnetic Locking Travel Gun Cases: Supertool
Supertool provides patented transport solutions which use magnetic forces to provide security and ready access when needed. Firearms are expensive, which means the manner in which you store and transport them should be taken seriously. While many gun cases may claim to protect your pistols, none do it quite as expertly as Supertool’s Magnetic Locking […]
VZ Grips – From rifles to pistols – Shot Show 2017
It’s easy to look at my posts and see and think I favor veteran owned products, especially Marine projects.Well that is completely true, but I also favor local companies. VZ Grips out of Tallahassee is just a stone’s throw away from where I live and breath. I’m familiar with VZ, especially their CZ 75 grips, […]