Not 100 percent certain what those gun shop guys mean by "magazine"? Don't be embarrassed; everyone has to start somewhere. The key is first understanding that it's perfectly okay to be new to firearms. Don't be intimidated by the tremendous amount of information out there when you begin your journey. There are plenty of great sources of information to get you started. (My … [Read more...]
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Kalashnikov KS-12: Coming to America ?
Kalashnikov USA to Ship First American AK Shotguns from Florida Facility through Distribution After an extended and extensive development and testing period, the very first KUSA firearms, the KS-12 and KS-12T AK Shotguns, have begun shipping out. Pompano Beach, Fla. (May 2017) – (ArmsVault.com) – Kalashnikov USA is proud to announce the long-awaited release of the first … [Read more...]
SHTF? Drop the AK, Pick Up a Shotgun
The AK family of weapons is reliable and rugged. It was designed to be operated by illiterate teenage conscripts with little to no training. It was never intended to protect a family after a natural disaster and is ill suited to that purpose. If the answer comes down to supportability and simplicity, you need a shotgun. Everybody has their own ideas about guns, that is part … [Read more...]
A Rock Solid AK Optic Mount From RS REGULATE
Exploring AK Mount Options Let's get this out of the way right up front. RS REGULATE should be the first (and possibly last) place you look for a side-mount optic option for an AK or AKM rifle. I know, that's a big statement, but it's accurate nonetheless. That's not to say that there aren't other valid options—there are. In fact, the market has far more options than it used … [Read more...]
Sig Sauer Romeo 7 Optic: First Look
In the past twelve months acclaimed Germany gunmaker Sig Sauer has been aggressively marketing their new line of red dot sights. The Sig Sauer Romeo 7 is the bigger brother to the hot selling Romeo 5 sight that has recently been selected by the Federal Bureau of Investigations for use by their agents. The Romeo 7 contains all the technology and features of the Romeo 5, but with … [Read more...]
SIG SAUER 556R Russian: Your New Favorite Rifle?
The SIG 556R has quickly become my favorite rifle since as an AK fan I have dozens of AK magazines, and thousands of rounds of 7.62 x 39. Like the AK it's a piston rifle, so a buffer and buffer tube are not required. The rifle weighs 7 pounds standard, but as you can see mine has a Troy battle rail which adds a little more than a pound. The rail does make the weapon front … [Read more...]