In todays market, we have tons of options from MOA to MIL and magnifications from 2X to 50X. For my needs, I selected the 2-12x44mm. My test model is in MIL, with the Recce MIL reticle design. MIL allows you to do your math and adjustments in 10ths rather than 14 inches like MOA. This reticle design allows for fast accurate ranging and holdovers from distance to wind calls. note: Check out our article onFFP vs....
So, is it? Thinking about this leads you to the topic of general preparedness. What about a home invasion? Do you have ahome defense kit including body armor to defend your family? The point is, there are a lot of scary things that can happen. But what about body armor? Do you need it? Thats for you to decide regarding your personal situation. But, if you do decide you need it, you must ask yourself what kind you need....
Keeping a good maintenance schedule will ensure your pistol is running at its highest potential for accuracy and reliability. Luckily, its quite easy to field strip and clean the XD-S 9mm OSP. Also, the steps are identical to the XD-S .45 pistol as well. You have a near infinite number of choices in cleaning supplies and tools when it’s time to care for your Springfield XD-S Mod.2. Prepping There are a few items youll need when youre ready to clean and lubricate your handgun....
However, it is a serious anachronism that history buffs will notice immediately. A rocket launcher like the one Indy was seen holding was still a few years over the horizon. But unlike the single-shot German weapon, the RPG-2 could be reloaded. The RPG-2 was a fairly basic weapon. It had basic iron sights, and after a round was loaded the weapon was charged by pulling back on the thumb-cocked hammer above the pistol grip....
Although the circumstances are different, a similar upheaval is currently underway with those who employ handguns for self-defense. Ten years ago, it was hard to find a factory pistol with a red dot option. Today, nearly every pistol manufacturer offers at least one option. Springfield Armory now offers you a way to upgrade your XD pistols to use a red dot optic with a new OSP slide assembly. All these pistols feature slides cut from the factory to accept red dot optics....
A conspicuous banner proudly proclaimed it the Springfield Armory pavilion. Springfields at the Pin Shoot Springfield Armory firearms have long been popular among the Pin Shoot contestants. That companys rifles are seen in the centerfire rifle events, and even more so in the pistol classes. I was far from the first or the only Springfield Armory user there. For example… Greg Blough and his father Dave appear regularly in the winners circle at this tournament....
But, those who know me know that I cant leave well enough alone. And if you are a fine connoisseur of triggers, this one may surprise you. There are a few versions of this trigger, from flat to curved variations and from 3- to 4.5-lb. There will be big differences in not only pull weight, but trigger design and materials. You will also need to determine if you want a two-stage or single-stage trigger....
History The genesis of 6mm Creedmoor is pretty straightforward. [For more information, be sure to readWhat Is 6.5 Creedmoor?] In these matches, competitors need to engage multiple long-distance targets, usually from alternate positions, under time. The 6mm Creedmoor cartridge, like this Hornady Precision Hunter load, offers precision, power and range. The biggest hurdle was that .243 Winchester doesnt play nice with the 7.62 ARs magazine. Once you stuff a heavy 6mm bullet into the case, its too long for the magazine....
July 21st, 2022 6minute read The 1911 is a .45. The .45s home is, and always will be, the 1911. These statements might sound like opinion to some, but to many they are simply fact. So there you have it. But what about all those popular 9mm-chambered 1911 pistols you see on the market now? Also, how about the potential issues of chambering the shorter 9mm cartridge in the longer.45 ACP-based design?...
July 20th, 2022 4minute read TheSurefire X300 is undisputedly one of the best handgun lightson the market. Being such a well-known, battle-proven light has given it several advantages. Thats actually the topic of this article. A new accessory/upgrade has been made for the X300, and its pretty sweet. In my opinion, it looks fantastic. The paddle shifter replaces the paddle to activate the light on the support hand side of the pistol....
July 19th, 2022 7minute read First lieutenant Akira Kojima was terrified. He knew he shouldnt be, and he had done his best to inspire his men. However, with the cursed American naval guns now silent, he knew what came next. The Japanese Type 26 revolver was a thoroughly modern handgun when introduced in 1893. By WWII, however, the gun was outdated and underpowered. It did have some very unique features, though....
Every American knows the story of how mighty Casey stood ready to win the ballgame for Mudville. Yet, at the moment of truth, he failed to connect bat and ball. Poet Ernest Lawrence Thayer created an image of a powerful batter yet one filled with hubris. In the end, that overconfidence likely contributed to Caseys failure when it mattered most. The self-defense lesson here is dont assume youve got the chops when the chips are down....
Both Nate Beard and Nate Johnson, the founders of N8 Tactical, intimately understand this reality. Truer words may have never been stated. The N8 Tactical Xecutive is affordable and functional. My day job of managing a gun shop provided an ample test for the AIWB holster. Unholstering my firearm while in a vehicle was not necessary and it did not feel burdensome to be carrying. off of semi-trucks into my familys store....
