I mentioned in last week's Guns In Movies feature that the Beretta 92FS was ubiquitous. However, its presence in popular media is surpassed by this week's Guns In Movies firearm: the Glock 17 9mm pistol. History Because of the popularity of this handgun, much of its history is already familiar. But, for those less well-versed in Glock lore, I'll share an abbreviated history … [Read more...]
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The Glock Story: told by the men who were there
Wither you love or hate Glock handguns, the design is universally hailed as revolutionary. The man behind the gun is one Gaston Glock, He was not a gun guy, but a gifted design engineer. I knew a few things about Glock history, but this video tells the unlikely story in more detail than ever before. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT2DdFSuMi8 … [Read more...]
Photo Friday: Unique-ARs – Custom Handguards
It's easy to see why this custom AR handguard manufacturer caught my eye. They produce some beautifully designed handguards and rail systems for their customers. I'll have more on them in a future post. Keep your eyes peeled. Featured image courtesy of Unique-ARs, via facebook.com. … [Read more...]