The 5.45×39 mm intermediate round is, of course, not new. It was developed in Russia for the new AK project in the early 70s and later called the AK-74. This potent round was nicknamed the Poison Bullet by Mujahideen in Afghanistan during the Soviet-Afghan conflict of 1979-1989, due to its tremendous wounding effects on its…
Dual Wielding weapons is a technique that looks extremely impressive, but nine times out of ten is not practical. Though it looks easy in movies (as most truly challenging things do), the only time it is effective is when the user is fully trained, and typically they would have to be well-matched in a fight.…
Romanian folding stock, Red Star Trigger Kit, Donkey Dong Grip, and the Romanian AK stock: When it comes to the best AK accessories for one of the most iconic assault rifles ever made, there are a few common ones that spring to mind. The AK accessory of Paki Tape, however, is one of the most…
There are countless holsters on the market, and that can make choosing one a challenge. Among the popular brands is Sticky Holsters, a company that’s made its name designing and producing holsters with a grip-like texture on their exterior. Is their style right for you and your needs? Read on to find out. Sticky Holsters…
The Glock Performance Trigger is, as you might have guessed from the name, a Glock trigger upgrade. Unlike the many aftermarket triggers available from companies like Apex, KE Arms, Overwatch Precision, Timney, and others, this one is designed and manufactured by Glock itself. Does that mean it’s a better option than the others? Probably not, but that…
One of the more interesting rifle-related things unveiled at SHOT Show 2023 was also one of the most interesting Foxtrot Mike products available yet: an AK AR hybrid called the Mike-102. The Foxtrot Mike Mike-102 is a hybrid AR 15 and AK 47 rifle with some HK influences forged in. That may or may not…
The Dicken Drill is one of the newer pistol shooting drills. It is based on a recent active shooter situation in which a bystander neutralized a threat in an outstanding display of shooting skills under pressure. On July 17, 2022, at 4:54 p.m., an active shooter entered Greenwood Mall in Indiana and moved immediately to…
One of the most overlooked yet historically useful pieces of gear is the Scrim Scarf. It has many names such as the ‘scrim net’ or the ‘sniper veil’. Its primary use is as a form of camouflage that’s seriously versatile. The word ‘scrim’ means coarse fabric and is largely used in upholstery, books, and curtains,…
Louisiana is humidity, heat, mosquitos, alligators, Mardi Gras, and rifle quals. Well, at least today we are tossing rifle quals into the mix. The Louisiana Post Patrol Rifle Qualification is the subject of our range day. It is a six-stage course of fire designed to test the police officers of Louisiana with their patrol rifles.…
Deployment bags have become a fairly popular item in the last few years. This year at SHOT Mystery Ranch has released its own 160L take on the venerable deployment bag called the All In Deployment Bag. They have a Berry-compliant version which is awesome for those government purchasers in the States but I am more…