If you're looking for a high quality production sidearm, you may want to look into SIG Sauer's classic P226. The SIG Sauer P226 Platinum Elite takes the time-tested Navy SEAL sidearm to the next level. The military and law enforcement community are no strangers to the many P226 variants. Indeed, the P226 MK25 (or P226 Navy) is still one of the sidearm options issued to Navy … [Read more...]
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PWS Keymod Handguard Review
Yep, I love my AR-15 rifles. It's easy for me to find reasons to build more. One of my recent projects is a .300 AAC Blackout rifle that I plan to use for hunting. With this intent in mind, I looked into Primary Weapons Systems for a handguard solution for the newest to my AR collection. After I reviewed the PWS FSC556 muzzle device, PWS sent me their 15 inch Keymod rail, among … [Read more...]
Leitner-Wise Mfg. Black Nitride M-16 Enhanced Bolt Carrier Group – Full Review
Phosphate, chrome, nickel boron, nickel teflon. Sound familiar? You may be a "Gun Geek" (If so, you're in excellent company.), particularly one looking at an AR-15 bolt carrier group, or BCG. These may be the most common coatings for BCGs, but several months ago, I discovered something new. The BCG I found, and obtained, was the Leitner-Wise Manufacturing Black Nitride M-16 … [Read more...]
Long Gun Registry to Begin in California
In the firearms enthusiast community, California has developed a reputation for the severe restrictions and limitations it has on firearms ownership and use. For example, although the state of California technically allows concealed carry, they use a "may issue" system. A concealed carry permit applicant must pass a background check to ensure they are legally allowed to own … [Read more...]
Springfield XD-S Recall
Last week, Springfield Armory issued a voluntary recall for both the 9mm and .45 ACP model XD-S pistols (note: no XD or XDM pistols are included in the recall, only the 3.3" single stack XD-S pistols). If you, or someone you know, has an XD-S, here's some more info on the Springfield XD-S recall to determine what guns are being recalled, and what to do with them. What's … [Read more...]
Review: Firefield Quad Rail
Given the laughably inflated price of modern sporting rifles and ammo today, most AR owners are in no hurry to drop even more money on pricey accessories to customize a stock rifle. Fortunately, there are some inexpensive solutions out there that still deliver excellent performance, and can turn an otherwise bland rifle into a tricked-out piece of hardware. One of these … [Read more...]