Mike Lewis is a 20-year Army infantry veteran, renowned for his expertise in small arms and doctrine development. His contributions to the “Professional Citizen Project” series, particularly CITIZEN MANUAL 3: AR PATTERN RIFLE AND CARBINE, have set a new standard in civilian firearm education. advertisement This book is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to…
Though hunting season only happens once a year, it never really ends as dedicated hunters never seem to stop preparing for the next season. I’m not a hardcore guy, but I grew up in a family of die-hard hunters who were constantly scouting locations, exploring the woods, and getting ready for the season to officially…
“I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle.” The Terminator got what he asked for, as well as a Winchester lever-action shotgun the barkeep kept for rowdy customers. The Terminator made the 1887 famous once more, and Cimarron cashed in on the film by calling their newest lever-action shotgun the 1887 Terminator. To be…
I’m not a big LPVO user. I think they’re fine, but their price, weight, length, and durability concerns have always been downsides I take seriously. I prefer a prism scope or magnifier with a red dot, especially since, in my area, I don’t have any range that goes beyond 200 yards. Still, I felt a…
I’m not a big LPVO user. I think they’re fine, but their price, weight, length, and durability concerns have always been downsides I take seriously. I prefer a prism scope or magnifier with a red dot, especially since, in my area, I don’t have any range that goes beyond 200 yards. Still, I felt a…
Magnum handguns tend to get a bad rap. People assume magnums will be impossible to control, or they believe that the person with the gun is compensating for something. The truth is that magnum firearms have plenty of viable uses, and we’re not just talking about the .357 Magnum revolvers. No, we’re referring to the…
Magnum handguns tend to get a bad rap. People assume magnums will be impossible to control, or they believe that the person with the gun is compensating for something. The truth is that magnum firearms have plenty of viable uses, and we’re not just talking about the .357 Magnum revolvers. No, we’re referring to the…
In the late 1960s, IWI developed the Galil rifle, a mix of Russia’s AK-47 and the Finnish Valmet RK 62 rifle. The Galil served admirably for decades, but IWI decided to upgrade the design, hence the birth of the Galil Ace. This modernized Galil Ace exhibits several new features that allow the design to take…
In the late 1960s, IWI developed the Galil rifle, a mix of Russia’s AK-47 and the Finnish Valmet RK 62 rifle. The Galil served admirably for decades, but IWI decided to upgrade the design, hence the birth of the Galil Ace. This modernized Galil Ace exhibits several new features that allow the design to take…
When selecting the right magazines for firearms, I’m not just looking for a simple cartridge holder. I want something that enhances my shooting experience, provides reliability, and is built to withstand harsh conditions. After putting the Mission First Tactical Translucent EXD 30 Polymer Magazines to the test, it’s safe to say they check all the…