Once a year or so, a company comes out with a new product that is all the rave. Soon, three or four other companies are producing their own version and we see many new builds using that product pop up all over the interwebs. Such was the case with PDW styled stocks. PDW (for personal defense weapon) is usually used to describe either a design type of firearms … [Read more...]
Not long ago, I wrote a "heads-up" article on Lucid P7 4x prismatic scope. My initial impressions were favorable, but now I've had it for enough time to have taken it to the range on a number of trigger-therapy sessions so I can give a more in depth review. My initial impressions article covered the tech specs in detail, so I'll just give a brief refresher here. This is … [Read more...]
I've viewed .300 AAC Blackout as an excellent round since its inception. I've also acknowledged that it isn't a magic "wonder round" that can do it all. It is another good tool to have in the tool box and excels at its intended function. As with any new offering, it has taken some time to mature as many of the early loading used adapted .308 projectiles which were not … [Read more...]
The Lucid P7 is a 4x prismatic optic based on the same (expired) patent as the Trijicon ACOG. Nearly every Ranger I served with who was issued an ACOG loved them: there's a strong desire in the marketplace for a similar scope tailored more for the sporting market. Most people are willing to trade-off a few high-end features to get down to a mid-range cost, … [Read more...]
Wideners has been around since 1978, selling reloading equipment and shooting supplies. In 1996 their .com fired up on the 'net, and they've been selling their wares there ever since. Known largely as a great source for powder and projectiles to reload with, Wideners also offers factory ammo aplenty. To illustrate that point, they were kind enough to furnish me with a few … [Read more...]
Running from one booth to another at SHOT show felt a bit like being in a room full of golden treasure, but only being allowed to pick three items. Appointments don't leave a lot of time for free roaming, but now and then I found myself with a few minutes to spare. Such was the afternoon I was running by Pantac USA's booth. I saw Jason standing by, ready to demonstrate the … [Read more...]
