How good is a match barrel? What will it do for you that a stock OEM barrel won't? Generally speaking a good match barrel will cut your groups in half at 25 yards. That is if you have a solid grasp of shooting skills and the fundamentals. Here is my thought process for getting a match barrel. When I purchase a pistol whether it is factory new or used I immediately replace … [Read more...]
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Leupold LCO Carbine Optic | Quick Look
I'm a nut for trying out new optics: I'm constantly buying and borrowing various aiming devices to fulfill a darwinian selection process atop my rifles. In this never-ending journey, I came across a Leupold LCO and couldn't wait to take a crack at it. On paper, the LCO (Leupold Carbine Optic) is a technological wonder. Boasting a 5 year battery life on a CR123a battery, 1 … [Read more...]
Ammunition Basics: What’s inside your ammo?
Okay. You go to your local gun show and purchase your first firearm. Now what? You need ammo and see a lot of ammunition on display. What do you do now?Before you purchase any ammunition for your weapon it is important to know the size of your weapon and how you plan to use your weapon. Handguns, shotguns and rifles are the various weapons for purchase and use. Ask yourself how … [Read more...]
The Tactical Shotgun: Early Beginnings to Modern Terminology
There have been many variants used when applying the term "Tactical Shotgun." It can be a full sized semi-auto/pump shotgun set up for military/police use. It can involve ghost ring sights, red dot sights or a variety of other optics. Barrel length can generally vary from 18" out to 20" and may or may not include an extended on board ammunition supply such as a sidesaddle or … [Read more...]
The M4A1 and CQBR/Mk: America’s Rifle of the Future
In this article, first, I want to talk to you about the M4A1 and what makes it our bread and butter choice across special operations teams. I will discuss the good and the bad, and why I think it's here to stay. America The M4A1 carbine entered service in 1994, taking feedback from lessons-learned in the Gulf War where the M16 series was dominant. A lot of troops … [Read more...]