The CMMG Anvil is a beast of a rifle. Big, strong, and using a round that ranges in weight from 140 grains to 500 and up. These heavier rounds are perfect for suppressor use because they are subsonic. This monster fires the 458 Socom and is superbly powerful. The Anvil is an excellent hunting option […]
The M240L – A Machine gunner’s Perspective
The M240 was my baby in the Winter in 2009 and the Spring in 2010. I carried it on endless patrols in Afghanistan alongside its little brother the M249 SAW. I am still fond of the weapon and it is easily one of the best small arms in the Marine Corps arsenal. It’s accurate, reliable […]
The MP5 AR 15 – Show Show 2017
Have you ever spent 4 days walking with 2 guys who love MP5s? Well, I did recently and let me tell you all you here is how every gun should use MP5 mags. Now I realize how I must be when I’m always talking about the 10mm Automatic. I’m joking of course, but our editor […]
Long Range Shooting: Ballistics Terms Part 1
So you want to learn how to shoot long range? The first thing you’ll need is to learn ballistics. Here is why: When you are aiming with your iron sights or with your scope’s reticle, you are actually aiming at a specific point where you know the bullet will be during its flight at your target […]
Watch: Scopeing the Un-scopeable: AK Underfolder and Kel-Tec Sub 2000
The Gun Writer team shows how to mount optics on an AK underfolder and a Kel-Tec Sub 2000 — two firearms that have proved difficult to “scope.” New small and light weight red dots give gun owners new options for difficult guns. Photo courtesy of youtube
SHOT 2017: New Hexmag Products
Hexmag is one of many up and coming magazine manufacturers in the United States. They produce very nice AR magazines for the market, as well as follower conversion kits for caliber identification. They are easy to maintain, have a good aggressive texture for retention, and are built to withstand alot of abuse. None of their […]
SHOT 2017: Safariland Multi-Purpose Tactical Gloves
According to Safariland, they have found the perfect recipe for building the best possible multi-purpose tactical gloves on the market. These gloves are directly intended for military SF units and SWAT teams, but we will see if it extends to civilian shooters. I was presented with an interesting demonstration of how it can protect your […]
SIG P320 Wins, but what’s wrong with the M9?
The big news on the eve of the end of Shot show was the SIG P320 was chosen as the winner of the Army’s MHS competition and will be the next M17 pistol. I couldn’t be happier for Sig, the folks at their booth were pretty pumped about it this morning at Shot Show 2017. […]
A Rock Solid AK Optic Mount From RS REGULATE
Exploring AK Mount Options Let’s get this out of the way right up front. RS REGULATE should be the first (and possibly last) place you look for a side-mount optic option for an AK or AKM rifle. I know, that’s a big statement, but it’s accurate nonetheless. That’s not to say that there aren’t other […]
Bullpup Round Up Shot Show 2017
Bullpups, are the guns of the future…. And they always will be. I joke, but the amount of bullpups available every year is slowly growing. During Shot Show I decided to jump into the world of bullpups. I can’t say I’m a fan boy, but I’m open to the idea. Anyway, let’s roll into the […]