With the quality of primary optics being at an all time high, I've noticed a trend of many shooters skipping back-up iron sights (BUIS) on their primary fighting rifle. I feel that if a gun is to be used for more than competition or as a range toy, BUIS are still a critical component to have. I was able to get my hands on a set of Yankee Hill Machine's (YHM) HK … [Read more...]
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Red Team: The AK Family of Weapons
March 2, 2012 by Bravo One 81 Comments In my last post, I discussed some facets of our M4 platform, so I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the red team workhorse, the AK Family of weapons. Like our M16/M4 Series, the Russian's have been busy modernizing and trying to stay current over the years. Without a doubt, the AK and varients outnumber … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Ready for work: Safariland 537 Open-top concealment Belt Slide Holster
by Rex Nanorum My holster cup runneth over. Recently I was able to run through Safariland's QLS holster system and now I get a crack at their 537 Open-top concealment Belt Slide holster for the Glock 17/22. Being a belt slide holster, it offers a bit more of a low profile than the QLS system I tested earlier. Here's my first take. The holster … [Read more...]
Xtreme Precision Extended Takedown Pins: Fast and easy
by Rex NanorumIf two is one and one is none, then the little things are big and the big things are essential. I've said it in more than a few of my articles: America's next battle rifle will be less of a paradigm shift and more of a collection of all the incremental improvements made over decades of service with a modular rifle. Extra pin for the pushing on the backside. Photo … [Read more...]
YHM Backup Iron Sights
by Rex Nanorum With the quality of primary optics being at an all time high, I've noticed a trend of many shooters skipping back-up iron sights (BUIS) on their primary fighting rifle. I feel that if a gun is to be used for more than competition or as a range toy, BUIS are still a critical component to have. I was able to get my hands on a set of Yankee Hill Machine's (YHM) … [Read more...]