I received a very cool package the other day. It was the Umarex NXG APX kit! This is a BB/pellet rifle manufactured by Umarex a company known for its quality BB, pellet and airsoft guns. Here are the details of the NXG (next generation) APX rifle. Details The Next Generation APX from Umarex USA is […]
M&P Performance Upgrades
The Smith& Wesson M&P pistol has been one of the most durable and affordable polymer pistol series on the market in the last decade. The M&P made its debut in 2005 and quickly has spun off into a complete line of fourteen different pistols in most popular calibers. In the last decade the Smith & […]
Understanding The Steyr AUG: Modularity With A Learning Curve
The Steyr AUG is considered by many to be the most successful bullpup design. The design itself is far from new, and not quite perfect. But overall, its benefits far outweigh its shortcomings. It is probably the single greatest example of how a modular rifle is supposed to be. Just remember that the Steyr AUG was […]
Reading The Wind for Long Range Accuracy
by Ralph Hicks Wind impacts the horizontal plane along the bullet flight path while air density and gravity impacts elevation. In rare topographic cases wind may impact the vertical plane such as when shooting up into a narrow canyon. The first step is to determine the wind direction; the angle of the wind to the […]
TEKKO Polymer AR15 Drop Rail System: Upgrade That Old AR
The Mission First Tactical (MFT) Tekko Polymer AR15 Carbine M-LOK Rail System replaces the plastic factory handguard with no gunsmithing drop-in installation. The unit is held in place by the Delta ring and handguard cap. This proprietary rail system allows secure mounting for MLOK accessories, like vertical grips, bipods, lights and lasers. If you have […]
AlumaGrips Precision Handgun Grips: Metal is Better
AlumaGrips starts with T-6 aircraft aluminum, then they use precision CNC machining to assure precise fit and finish. Alumagrips are designed to fit the whole spectrum of handguns. They cover the entire range 1911s: Full Size Colt 1911, Commander Size 1911, Officers Model style and most Colt clones, such as Kimber, Springfield Armory, and a […]
XD-Eâ„¢ Polymer Pistol in .45 ACP: Point & Shoot Ergonomics
Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce a new XD-E chambered for .45 ACP. Now buyers have a choice of 9mm or .45 stopping power in a pistol designed for comfort, concealability, safety, and with special attention to its ease of operation. Like its 9mm sibling, the new .45 model sculpts XD-E Point & Shoot Ergonomicsâ„¢ into […]
Four Firearms Myths: The Bad Guys Believe Them, You Should Not
Ox here with 4 myths about firearms accuracy that bad guys believe and you shouldn’t MYTH 1. You can’t shoot accurately with a (fill in the blank) pistol. Normally, I hear this argument about subcompacts, pistols/revolvers with long heavy triggers, or pistols that have a long double action for the first round and a single […]
Making Priming Compound With Prime-All
Today, people are getting more and more into reloading for a number of reasons. Some want to save money, like I do, while others just want more precision and control over the quality of their ammo and the consistency in its performance. Reloading is no longer just for centerfire ammo anymore. With Sharpshooter, the makers […]
The Thyrm SwitchBack for Flashlights: Find Fast, Search Safe, Shoot Straight
The SwitchBack slips over the tail cap of lights like the Surefire EB1 or P2X Fury. It allows several different grip techniques for shooting while activating the light, and allows the shooter to employ the method of their choice. The SwitchBack works with your light and provides a big capability at a little price. There […]