Let us admit something; as shooters or firearms enthusiasts, we like all other humans are full of opinions. We tend to fixate on ideas or observations that we interpret through our own experiences and formulate opinions based on our perceptions of these observations. At times these opinions are based on ideas or observations that were passed onto us by others in the firearms … [Read more...]
Choosing a caliber outside of the infinite, logistically supported 5.56x45 NATO cartridge choice on an AR-15 platform took a leap for me. Many of the subscribers to The Channel may be familiar with my 25 plus years on the platform and the often touting of mil-spec standards or better, "time proven" and "tested" systems, as well as my overt passion for the AR-15, M4A1, MK18, … [Read more...]
Channels MK12 MOD Awesome (Top), True MK12 MOD 1 (Bottom) The MK12 SPR has inspired a plethora of 18", precision AR platforms throughout the black rifle community, each iteration borrowing from the original concept. What began as a lightweight, DMR (designated marksman rifle) utilized by various special forces, has evolved into an almost cult like genre of the AR-15 … [Read more...]
Spring fishing season is upon us. Cold streams tumble out of the rockies not yet filled with sediments of major snowmelt and summer is mere weeks away. With summer comes backpacking into the wilderness, camping trips, followed by archery season and the general rifle big game season. Why state the obvious? All of these recreational endeavors tend to take humans into bear … [Read more...]
For the past several outbursts of mania surrounding firearms ownership in American, I have somewhat steered clear of the billions of Facebook soapbox swamps mired in comments from people who pause from watching, “Dancing with the Stars” to chime in on Constitutional law, history and the intent of certain portions of the United States Bill of Rights. It’s not out of apathy (far … [Read more...]
