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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
