Today, I’d like to bring an AR single point sling mount to your attention for consideration. “All-business” & “bomb-proof” are adjectives that come to mind after over two months of testing this mount from Troy Industries. I happen to lean toward two-point slings for my rifles but have often used a single-point sling for my 870. So I decided to test a single-point … [Read more...]
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Weapon Sling Confessions: a VTAC Bungee Sling Review
I must confess, years of rock climbing have left me a bit impervious to being impressed by what ultimately amounts to little more than nylon webbing and some buckles. Yes, in most cases, weapon slings are needed, and even important, but I've always found myself slightly put off by the idea that good slings are a bit pricey. By the same token, years of setting climbing anchors … [Read more...]
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...]
Photo Friday: Carbon Fiber Barrels
These carbon fiber barrels are manufactured by Proof Research. They were lovely pieces of firearms machinery, but to a firearms enthusiast like myself, loaded mags are a pretty sight in and of themselves. I wish I could have grabbed a few and headed off to the range. Due to the lines at SHOT during Industry Day at the Range, I didn't get the chance to shoot with these light … [Read more...]
TAG Team Welcomes Writer Mike Marit
The Arms Guide has grown again. It's my pleasure to introduce our newest contributer, writer Mike Marit. Born in Northeast Wisconsin, Mike has always been around guns and had an interest in them. He grew up hunting whitetail deer with a shotgun. But in 2009 he was swept up by the AR-15 craze, and he began using his AR-15 for deer hunting. Mike is currently on a quest to … [Read more...]