When people talk about their 1911’s, it is normal to hear people say things like “the tolerances on my pistol are incredibly tight. It doesn’t make any noise when you shake it.” This is a description about the fitting of the pistol. The tolerances of the p [Read more...]
The French/Nazi oddity: MAS 38 Submachine Gun
Everyone hates Nazis. They’re our favorite bad guys in everything from movies to literature, and for pretty darn good reason. But following close behind, cowering in the shad [Read more...]
Point Shooting Is Not Always Practical
For some reason, point shooting is considered an actual shooting skill, but I have some reservations about calling it a SKILL. A skill, as far as I define it, is something you can [Read more...]
The Pedersen Device
Envision this: It’s 1917, at the height of World War One. Over a million U.S. soldiers are stationed in France, many of them armed with the workhorse battle rifle, the M1903 [Read more...]
Obsidian Arms and the Minnesota Rifle of the 50 States of AR
Here is a recent interview with Wade, Eric, & Pat Wilson of Obsidian Arms. You will see their products featured in the #Minnesota rifle build of The 50 States of AR-15 Project. Be sure to give them a like on facebook, Obsidian Arms is an awesome family owned and operated busi [Read more...]
Train at Home, Train for Free: Dry Fire Fit
One of my biggest problems with exercise is I get bored easily. I’m always changing my workouts while retaining the core concepts. Cardio is always cardio, but instead of a run it’s an hour of Insanity this week, next week it’s jumps, sprints, and groundwork. I like to keep [Read more...]
Origins of the AK: Why is the Charging Handle on the Right?
Many shooters of modern sporting rifles (MSRs) seem to get confused and throw a fit when handed an AK. Other complaints aside a predominant whine is that the charging handle is on the right side. The domestic AR’s charging handle is on the left and so some in the “tactico [Read more...]
Protect the home front: Stack On Total Defense Safe
With burglaries, fire, and floods destroying billions of dollars in losses each year, protecting your valuables is crucial in modern times. Items from jewelry, important documents and of course firearms should be protected if at all possible. Add to that the responsibility we [Read more...]
Mec-Gar Magazines: Your Gun’s Unsung Hero
Mec-Gar makes their new Optimum magazines for twenty-seven handguns. Using advanced materials and re-designed components covered in new anti-friction coating, Optimum magazines for the Beretta 92 series pistols and the military’s M9 hold 18 rounds of 9mm with a flush fit, a [Read more...]
