Finding Gems
Like most dyed in the wool gun-nuts, I like to browse through the tables at gun shows and the used gun racks at a few gun stores. At gun shows, there is usually at least one good deal to be […]
FMJ Vs JHP – Which Side Are You On?
Which round do you carry? Which round do you practice with? Which round is better and why? These are all questions that I have heard and discussed many times. As with anything in the gun world, we all have different
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Texas Tested: Hunting and Shooting Gear from W-Gear
When shopping for hunting and shooting gear, the choices are many but a few questions come to mind when selecting what you need for the range or wherever you shoot. There are numerous companies doing great things in the outdoor
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Weapon Review – Sig Sauer’s MCX Carbine
Every year a weapons manufacturer claims they have developed a new system and it is the latest and greatest thing to arrive since we were throwing spears. However, these claims are normally found to be without merit or validity. I
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Gun Stuff: Beating Murphy
Last week, I reported that I was struggling with Murphy’s Law while testing and evaluation (T&E) of a Black Rain Ordnance Spec-15 Urban rifle and silencer. I was having riflescope problems that ultimately led me to mounting a Leupold 6.5-20X
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Henry Frontier Rifle – Factory Threaded and Suppressor Ready!
Lever guns like the Henry Frontier rifles are one of the coolest firearms to suppress. Not only are they fast and accurate, the sealed action makes them extremely quiet as well. With the increasing popularity of silencers major firearms manufactures are now bringing
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Middle School Student Suspended for “Liking” Gun Photo
We have all heard the stories of youngsters being punished at school for pointing a finger like a gun or eating a sandwich in such a shape. But the latest in ridiculousness a 10 day suspension for “liking” an instagram
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NRA Show Coverage: Part 4
If you have never been to an NRA show, imagine the largest gun show you have been to and multiply it many times. It can get really crowded in a hurry! Since there are no limitations on who can come (unlike SHOT
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NRA Show Coverage: Part 3
The NRA Show continually impresses me each year with the range of products and services that are available to us as consumers. The field of options for hunters, shooters and general outdoorsmen and women continues to grow and I get
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NRA Show Coverage: Part 2
The amount of companies in business today in the outdoor industry is absolutely amazing. What you really see at a show like this is how fierce the competition can be between companies and that only makes it great for you
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Practical Tactical – Stand Your Ground
The phrase “stand your ground” is another quote you will hear a lot when people are talking about deadly self defense shootings. It basically means that you DO NOT have to retreat if you are faced with a situation where
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Gun Stuff: Rasslin’ With Murphy
Let me recap my recent issues with Murphy’s Law. It started when Black Rain Ordnance (BRO) sent me a .22 caliber silencer to use in connection with Test & Evaluation (T&E) of the Black Rain Spec15 carbine. Unfortunately a .22
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NRA Show Coverage: Part 1
The NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits were hosted in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of April and I was there to take it all in. I often marvel at the number of people who drive and fly to attend
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Gun Stuff: Dealing with Murphy
After encountering Murphy’s Law last week regarding a mismatched Black Rain .22 caliber silencer with Black Rain’s BRO Urban rifle chambered for .300 Blackout, it was time to go to Plan B. I screwed-on a SureFire flash hider/silencer adapter to
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Griffin Alpha – User Serviceable 30 Caliber Suppressor
The Alpha suppressor from Griffin Armament breaks the mold from the standard centerfire suppressor cans with a big change – you can take it apart for cleaning. And not only that – it’s lightweight as well! Until now, centerfire rifle
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Gun Stuff: Murphy Rules
As I mentioned in last week’s blog, a flash-hider on my Black Rain Ordnance AR in 300 Blackout prevented attaching that company’s silencer (called a “can” among us hip silencer experts). So, I visited my local gunsmith, Patrick Murphy, who
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Brass Vs Steel Casings
If you own and AR platform type weapon, you have heard a heated debate or two regarding Brass Vs Steel casings. So, what is your honest opinion regarding the matter? Just as with any topic of controversy I will throw
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The CMMG Guard – .45ACP AR15!
Pistol Caliber Carbines are all the rage right now, but until recently, AR15 PPCs have mostly been chambered in 9mm. However CMMG has just brought their new 45ACP Guard AR15 to market, and it’s pretty slick. After shooting some pistol caliber carbines in the past
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Get into Reloading for less than $30
Reloading is a great way to save money, or at least shoot more for the same amount of money. But if you think there is a several hundred dollar barrier to entry to reload, think again. Just as the name
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Practical Tactical – Streamlight TLR-6
With more and more people carrying a concealed weapon, the need for smaller tactical lights and lasers has been an issue. It is very easy to find a weapon mounted light and laser system for your full size Glock or
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