Mec-Gar is world famous for making magazines used by quality gun companies. Their latest masterpiece is the 10 round 9MM 1911 AFC magazine. Mec-Gar item number MGCGOV910AFC. The AFC stands for anti-friction coating and I can tell you that it really does make a difference in loading and unloading rounds into the magazine and also reduces malfunctions in the firearm due to the … [Read more...]
The Arms Guide
Training with Airsoft: A Beginners Guide to Guns and Gear
Airsoft... Love it or hate it. Airsoft has become a quickly growing sport for youngsters looking for the next level of action outside of games like Call of Duty or Battlefield. While many are quick to hate on the sport and how it tends to breed knock off products, there is however a use for such technology. For many it is essentially the modern equivalent of the BB gun of … [Read more...]
Watch: The Comfy Cannon: RIA’s new 6 inch 10mm 1911!
The 10mm round has some lore to it and a lot of that has been earned. The load we tested from Armscor throws a 180gr bullet over 1,000fps to yield over 400ft-lbs of energy. If you're not into math that's more than a .45acp and about an extra third more than standard 9mm. The 10mm has gained traction as a hunting round for deer-sized game and smaller. Understandably Newton's … [Read more...]
Hop up your Glock: Beavertail Grip Adaptor
Some shooters find that the high grip recommended by top competitors puts their hand behind the slide. A beaver tail can prevent slide cuts and provide more surface area on the back of the gun to fight muzzle flip. I love these and have them on all my Glocks. … [Read more...]
Reloading 101: The Economics of Reloading
In my previous article I identified a desire for cheaper ammunition as a potential reason for wanting to reload. But exactly how cheap is “cheaper” ammunition, and does it justify the cost of the reloading equipment required? To answer these questions, let’s look at the economics of reloading, starting with the direct costs for reloading. The other part of the equation, the … [Read more...]