Tactical Gun Review
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The Trijicon SRS Drag and Dive
I’ve abused my Trijicon SRS before, but in the last few weeks, I’ve taken that mistreatment to new levels. As you saw in the review of the Special Ops Tactical quad rail, I drug the SRS through a gravel parking lot, which did not affect its functionality at all. I have put thousands of rounds…
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Special Ops Tactical 12.6″ Quad Rail
I’m hard on my equipment. In fact, I abuse it in ways that most would consider to be bordering on criminal. I regularly shoot hundreds of corrosive rounds out of my AR-15 without even thinking of cleaning it. I stick pistols in the freezer and even in the oven. I throw guns into puddles. I…
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Survival Food Rations 101
Today I want to go over some recent purchases of mine. If you ever read my series called “Food for Thought” which was just a brief overview of some “what if” situations and possible ways to prepare for them, then this takes off from there. One of the shortages I had when I wrote that…
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BulletProofMe Level III Armor Plate
I have done a couple articles on steel body armor plates, of which I am a big fan. A few months ago, the kind people at BulletProofMe.com sent me a 10″x13″ steel Level III armor plate to submit to destructive testing. After long deliberation, I finally took it out and tested it well past the…
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Talley rings are used and recommended by TGR
I would like to say thanks to Talley for supplying us with the rings we use when testing optics. They have been great to deal with and their stuff flat out works.
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ASC 5.45 magazines
While I love running the 5.45x39mm cartridge through my AR-15, the weak point to the whole weapon system has always been the magazine. And though the Soviet 5.45 was designed as a reaction to the 5.56, there are some substantial differences between the two cartridges. The most important one is the case angle.
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Rock River Arms Quad Rail Aluminum FF Handguard – CAR Length
In a world full of extended rails, there are times when a carbine-length rail is needed. Whether running an SBR or simply going with a more traditional look, the shorter handguard has its place. This is where the Rock River Arms CAR length Quad Rail comes in handy.
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Staff Review: Hurricane Sandy vs. Froglube
Hurricane Sandy is being described as “intense,” “dangerous” and “life-threatening.” The hybrid Frankenstorm had everyone (including myself) making preparations, battening down the hatches, and expecting the worst. Thousands evacuated, others huddled together in fear of what was coming. I heard on the radio, “If you don’t absolutely need to be out, stay home.” So naturally,…
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World’s First Preview of the ASR (Aero Survival Rifle)
TNW Firearms, Inc. of Vernonia, Oregon has released a new pistol caliber carbine, the that has unique disassembly/assembly capabilities. This rifle can be broken down to its main components in under a minute and stored in a “grab and go” or “bug-out-bag”. The ASR has multiple caliber capability, easily changing from 9mm to .40 S&W…
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Transition to Tactical: Burris AR-332
I’ve been a fan of Burris optics for years and I’ve used a variety of their scopes on a few of my guns. I think the brand is one of the best out there, and I haven’t had a bad experience with them. I really wanted a nice tactical rifle and I decided on an…
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FN PS 90 Tri-Rail Mount
New laser/scope/flashlight tri-rail mount from Tactical Mounts.
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Tuff1 Grip Covers
In a previous article on grip tape, I examined some of the possibilities for DIY weapon modification. However, some things need a bit more than bathtub tape. I looked for a product that had all of the grip I needed without being too costly. I found it in the Tuff1 grip cover.
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SCCY CPX-2 compact 9mm pistol
The SCCY CPX-2 has all the features you would expect in a modern, semi-automatic pistol. The slide locks back on an empty magazine, the mag drops free and the slide release is well placed on the frame. The magazine itself is a traditional double-stack 10-rounder, which is quite compact. The slide and barrel are 416…
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My son gets his first buck!
11.26.2012 We had a great weekend of hunting!
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Deliberate Dynamics Low-Profile Plate Carrier
As stated in a previous article, I’m a big fan of not having metal (or anything, really) pierce my tender flesh. In fact, I have spent a large portion of my life trying to keep metal out of my body. Body armor accomplishes this very well. Rifle plates in particular are an excellent way to prevent…