Offbeat: MGM Switchview Lever
Variable-power optics are gaining ground in the black rifle world. The days of the fixed-power magnified optic are…
More Light, Less Price: SureFire G2X
Technology is impressive. The computers aboard Apollo 11, which went to the moon, had less processing power than…
Combat Assault Aid: Exoskel Shin Guards
I don’t wear shorts in the summer (or at any time, for that matter) because my legs are…
Social Shotgun Shells: Reloading Slugs and Buckshot
Only a small percentage of the millions of shooters across the country reload their own ammunition. Among those who do reload, not many cast or swage their own bullets. Comparatively speaking, folks who reload shotshells are few and far between. I’m one of the rare birds who fall into all three categories: loading metallic shells, casting/swaging my own projectiles, and loading shotgun shells.
Long Distance Calling: Barrett Optical Ranging Scope
Long before the measuring tools we now take for granted existed, shooters calculated things like distance and wind…
Offbeat: BCM Gunfighter Grip MOD 3
Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM) joined the pistol grip fray a little over a year ago with their Gunfighter Grip, and has recently offered a modification to their product. The MOD 3 is a high-impact polymer pistol grip that is a drop-in replacement for the A2 part. All the shooter needs is a long bladed screwdriver or Allen wrench, depending on how the rifle maker attached the stock unit, and about two minutes of time. The grip is offered in Black, Flat Dark Earth, and Foliage Green, which are the big three for all things AR.
True High-Capacity Magazines: SureFire MAG5-60 and MAG5-100
SureFire High-Capacity Magazines can provide the operator with some clear-cut tactical advantages, including increased initial firepower in ambush and active shooter situations, less downtime and target distraction in a firefight, the need for fewer reloads overall, and less bulk compared to drum magazines. Common SOP is to keep a SureFire High-Capacity Magazine in the weapon for initial contact and standard 30-round capacity magazines for reloads.
Bargain Target Stand: DIY For Under $20
Let’s face it, budgets are tight these days. While you can go out and pay $50 or more…
The Loading Bench: Worst Case Scenario – When Cases Fail
In reloading, a number of factors bear on the accuracy and safety of your ammo. As you reuse your cases, they wear and stretch. At some point they will fail. All things that get used will, and cases are subject to various stresses that ultimately result in failure.
Last-Ditch Defense: Steve Tarani Edged Weapons Course
While a firearm may be considered the most effective tool for personal self-defense, there are times and places where firearms are not an option. This may be due to local laws, your local status, or problems with your firearm.