Now, let us take a stroll through time. The rifle is a gun from the time of the Old West. The gun is chambered in the large .45-70 cartridge. The name Springfield Armory has a long-standing association with the arms of the U.S. military. During the past 100 years, there has been an amazing evolution of rifles that the author examines here. The .30-40 Krag Fast forward just a bit to 1898....
This time around, lets look at drawing from the same location but from beneath aclosed-front cover garment. In cooler weather it might be a hoodie, a heavy sweater, or an anorak or whatever. The support hand may be occupied with a communications equipment or illumination equipment. For the safety and peace of mind of the photographer, demos were done with an Odin Press dummy version of theSpringfield Mil-Spec 1911A1 .45. Photo: Gail Pepin...
August 23rd, 2022 6:04 runtime The red dot has become ubiquitous. But, while we tend to call them all red dots, is that always an accurate description? Not in the case in todays review of the new Viridian GDO 22 optic. In this GDO 22 review, the author gives the new reflex sight from Viridian Weapons Technology a thorough workout. (Read my thoughts onred dot vs. green dot here.) Lets take a look....
Oh, and it gives you optics capability as well. Want to find out more? At that time, there were few quality defensive 9mm rounds on the market. When the .40 hit the market, it seemed to be the ideal compromise. It offered better stopping power than the 9mm and more capacity than the .45. The next decade saw a huge move by police departments to adopt the .40. But something happened in the meantime....
A suppressor makes you a more neighborly shooter, enhances accuracy and looks just sexy cool. Obtaining one of these delightful contrivances can seem a daunting task, however. Sound suppressor ownership is governed by theNational Firearms Act of 1934. Owning a suppressor is easier than you might think. But, there are still many regulations that you need to understand to own one legally. However, the rules laid down in 1934 drive everything about sound suppressor ownership today....
August 20th, 2022 6minute read Ill admit it. Im usually a Kydex holster kind of guy. All my carry guns are micro compact striker-fired pistols. I like the rigid designs and the positive passive retention they offer. The pistol is a gem that is unique and pristine with a gorgeous tri-blend Cerakote finish. Its also an extremely capable pistol for self-defense, boasting a 15+1 round 9mm capacity. So, I decided it deserved some quality leather....
August 19th, 2022 9minute read The excitement of a new rifle is unparalleled. Regardless, how many times do you end up shooting that new gun? If bought for a specific purpose, maybe quite frequently. Competition shooting is a great excuse to use the rifles you already have or maybe buy a new one. Many people are intimidated by the concept of rifle competition shooting. They think they need to be national competitors or have Olympic aspirations so you can go out and shoot....
Springfield continues to pump out new and innovative Hellcats. In a head-to-head match of Springfield Hellcat vs. XD-S, which pistol is the champ? Lets face it: the Hellcat is an incredible handgun. Initially, we saw the Hellcat OSP and non-OSP models. Most shooters, including me, thought it would end there. The RDP lit up the internet once that pistol was introduced. Many shooters thought the Hellcat line was then complete....
Nowadays, the only percussion and metal Im ringing is when firing on steel at the range. So, its really cool to see so many active or electronic options be made available on the market. What can I say, its the little things. Just slide launch the case, insert the earbuds, and close it up to charge. A red LED light will appear when the buds are charging and will turn off when charging is completed....
August 16th, 2022 6minute read Sometimes, it is easy to let a design get away from you. you could start with the best intentions, but the end result might not be what you intended. So it is with the legendary Nambu pop in 94 pistol. Once its reputation made the rounds, nobody wanted to buy one. Is the punch in 94ThatBad? In a word, absolutely. The 8x22mm bottlenecked cartridge the punch in 94 fires is fairly underpowered for general military use....
Nonetheless, strong side hip carry seems to remain the single most popular mode. Lets look at some ways to enhance efficiency in that regard. First, we have to consider the cover garment. When drawing a pistol like this XD-M Elite 3.8” Compact OSP 10mm from concealment with an open jacket, make sure you have the fundamentals down. These break down into two categories: open front and closed front. This article will focus on open-front styles....
Suddenly, beginning prepping doesnt sound so crazy after all, does it? Maybe you have no idea what to do first. So, before you run to your local supermarket for a 50-lb. bag of flour or beans, read on. Instead, you should think of prepping as a mindset change first, and action later. Lets talk about what becoming a prepper means in practice. Dont just think about natural or man-made threats, either think aftermath, too....
To mount a rifle scope, you only need to use some basic hand tools. This prevents damage to the mechanism so that it will stay accurate in the future. This location is driven by the mounting hardware, your length of pull andhow much eye reliefthe scope has. Push the mount forward to engage the rail slot so that the mount wont move under recoil. These surfaces are usually machined flat, so this technique can be used across multiple optics and mount styles....
