May 22nd, 2020 5:28 runtime Whats the purpose of your range time? Is it to have some fun? Is it to enhance your skills? Often, we want to go to the range and have fun and just decompress. But is this the best course of action? Plan of Action One of my favorite range day drills is Dot Torture. I know, it sounds like a bit much. On top of this, it only requires 50 rounds to run....
In this great nation, we all get to choose where on that spectrum we wish to be. If theres anything weve had shoved down our throats during all this, its how dirty the world is. Unless you plan to live in a bubble for the rest of your life, you cant change that. What youcando, however, is check that that your home is clean. You might be rolling your eyes now; of course, your house is clean....
May 19th, 2020 6minute read World War II changed everything about life on planet earth. Submachine guns (SMGs) are compact fully automatic shoulder arms that fire relatively low-powered pistol cartridges. Practically every major combatant nation of the war had them, and their influence remains evident even today. The MP40 was an evolutionary development of the previous MP38. Both guns look very similar. The full auto-only 9mm MP40 was the first major military weapon to eschew wooden stocks....
May 18th, 2020 7:47 runtime As technology has evolved, so too has the American rifleman. One of the most versatile platforms created, the AR is suitable for defense, competition and hunting. The key to unlocking this rifles full potential lies in quality manufacturing. The SAINT 5.56mm is a great option for today’s rifleman, offering a reasonable price and exceptional quality. Want to see how it did? Then check out my video at top as well as this article which continues below....
Springfield Armorys enhanced XD pistol, the XD-M, has proven itself accurate, reliable, and ergonomic. The two are a natural fit in the new XD-M 10mm. The Glock-ish safety lever on the trigger face does not punish or pinch the trigger finger. With a bit of practice, it is easier to manage than it sounds. Re-set is fairly long, minimizing the chance of an unnecessary second shot being fired unintentionally under stress....
To keep pace, manufacturers must have a revisionist attitude. The updated XD-S Mod.2 does not represent a major departure from the original XD-S, though. But there have been some minor but important upgrades, and they start with the grip texturing and ergonomics. The version I tested was the new 9mm XD-S Mod.2. Apparently, Springfields engineers wondered the same thing, and that prompted the new texturing design. If you opt for the flush-fit magazine the figure drops to just 4....
Lets dive into the details here and see if we can add some clarity. Legal Concerns It has been said that ours is the second worst legal system on the planet. It is simply that everybody else ties for first. Does this look like a rifle to you? It is in fact a SAINT Edge Pistol in 5.56mm. The U.S. system of laws is indeed a labyrinthine convoluted beast. However, distilled to its essence all government regulations orbit around definitions....
One company that can help you accomplish this is Hyve Technologies. They make an assortment of quality accessories for various firearms on the market. Hyves been around for more than three decades machining precision parts for the automotive and aerospace industries. The Hyve Technologies +1/+3 Magazine Extension gives you a really cool upgrade for your Hellcat pistol. More recently, the company expanded its offerings to include firearms parts. Both parts are precision machined aluminum and finished in the companys own, unique colors....
The M14 represented a modernized update to the M1 Garand, with numerous upgrades and enhancements. However, the most obvious change was the switch from theGarandsen-blocclip systemto the M14s detachable box magazine system. Heres a quick look at one. The T20 was a magazine-fed modification of the M1 Garand. Shown here is a gunsmith-modified M1 Garand converted to .308 Win. and adapted to use detachable box magazines. (To learn more about John C....
Arguably their different pistols sights are some of the best products they offer. See my video about them above (article continues below). For example, take their TRITIUM series of night sights. Topping off your XD with TruGlo tritium sights gives you an exceptional yet affordable enhancement to your pistol. They are the most affordable night sights that TruGlo makes. The sights are machined from steel, making them virtually indestructible. Then TruGlo went above and beyond by Meloniting the sights with their Fortress Finish....
Da Vincis Mona Lisa with her remarkably seductive smile is universally acclaimed as powerful art. Michelangelos David makes a comparably primal artistic statement. Jackson Pollocks work could be mistaken for his drop cloth yet he commands a reliably robust following nonetheless. Springfield Armory Custom Professional 1911 pistols come in 9mm and .45 ACP, both with and without railed dustcovers. The common thread to all true art is you know it when you see it....
A full-size, high-capacity gun is much easier to train with for long days at the range. It enables you to return the gun to its holster easily and securely. A belt used with a holster must be sturdy. Be cautious of standard leather and dress belts, as they tend to wear, stretch and crack. You may find yourself fumbling on the draw and while re-holstering if the belt isnt sturdy....
May 8th, 2020 3:46 runtime Every spring, shed hunting quickly becomes my favorite hobby. Dont know what that is? Shed hunting is the act of hunting and searching for elk antlers when they fall off the elks head. Bull (or male) elk shed their antlers naturally throughout the month of March. At this time elk are living in their winter range. Winter ranges often involve lower elevation areas with good feed, water and less snow....
