I pulled the trigger on my MK18 with a surefire suppressor mounted and looked back at Jason, an active duty military police officer, "That's actually still kind of loud" he exclaimed while replacing his Peltor headset onto his ears. And it was. An AR-15 chambered in 5.56 is never particularly quiet due to a variety of factors. However, if you are considering a suppressor for … [Read more...]
The Glock 22 is one of the most widespread pistols in the United States for both civilian use and law enforcement. Part of its appeal is the .40cal Smith & Wesson round, which is in effect a scaled down 10mm round and serves as a nice gap in power and magazine capacity between the 9mm Parabellum and the .45ACP round. It has been the standard issue sidearm of the Federal … [Read more...]
With the threats we face today, just having a light may be all you need to create enough space to get off the X (away from the threat). From a legal standpoint you can carry a flashlight anywhere. There will be places (such as airports) that you cannot carry a firearm or knife, but will be able to have a light. A quality light can become a force multiplier in a potential life … [Read more...]
The Hardened Arms LumaShark Handguard eliminates two problems that often plague AR-15 owners, the first is finding a quality hand guard and the second is finding a quality light that meshes well with the hand guard. The Hardened Arms company of Friday Harbor, Washington had the new rail on display in the NEXT section of SHOT Show 2017. The NEXT Gallery at the show gives … [Read more...]
I've had bad experiences with cheap LED flashlights before. They're plenty bright out of the box, but seldom last more than a year and almost invariably die right as the house's power goes out. The last thing I wanted to do was slap a cheap bargain-brand LED light on a gun that I might need to rely on to protect myself and my family. That said, I also didn't have hundreds of … [Read more...]
In this edition of the New AR-15 Owners Guide, Part III we follow along with Nate from Haley Strategic as he goes over a quick talk about weapons light selection. The subject of weapons lights can make some people to roll their eyes in disgust. Not everyone needs or wants a light on their main battle rifle, but if you decide that you do want or need one you should pay … [Read more...]
