5 Minute Read 0 Comments A while back, some shooter friends and I were at a party and the subject came up of what guns we each shot best. It was elucidating for all of us. We got to see ourselves as fellow shooters on the same team, who saw us in action with different…
1 Minute Read 0 Comments Volquartsen Firearms has announced the availability of its new Competition Bolt for the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22, which was designed to enhance the reliability and performance of the M&P 15-22 rifle and 15-22 pistol. The CNC-machined and DLC-coated bolt helps ensure flawless bolt operation with minimal lubrication and maintenance.…
2 Minute Read 0 Comments Nighthawk Custom has announced new additions to its magazine family of products. The new 9mm 17-round and 20-round double-stack magazines join a family of American-made magazines. Constructed from heat-treated and tempered stainless steel for strength and durability, the new Nighthawk Custom double-stack magazine tubes are also corrosion-resistant for longevity. The…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments I have been carrying in one form or another for the better part of three decades. During that time, I watched the rise of the polymer striker-fired gun, which redefined semi-automatics, and the subsequent reduction in people carrying 1911s or revolvers. I have carried many handguns that I would not…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments Vortex is a powerhouse in the optics world. The Vortex Sparc II is not a new optic; it was discontinued in 2018. But it was a popular optic, and Vortex continues to make limited runs with the Sparc II. This means you can still find it for sale on their…
4 Minute Read 0 Comments The last time I asked the folks at Smith & Wesson, I was told that their best-selling revolver was the “hammerless” J-frame snubby introduced in 1952 as the Centennial (since that was their hundredth year in business). The gun has a helluva history behind it…and its popularity today is due…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments Isn’t there just something special about a metal-framed handgun? I know that polymer has its place in the market and currently rules the roost. Polymer is great, but metal-frame handguns are like getting a good handshake. The grip design is almost always better with metal. CNC machines and the strength…
1 Minute Read 0 Comments High Speed Gear has been serving military, law enforcement, and tactically minded shooters for 25 years. Their catalog ranges from holsters to medical kits to plate carriers. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, High-Speed Gear is reissuing an updated version of its acclaimed TACO pouch systems. High Speed Gear is releasing…
0 Comments Generals don’t really carry sidearms anymore. At least American generals don’t. Not even Retired Marine General James Mattis, as far as I can tell. Oh, I’m sure he occasionally strapped on an M9A1, but it doesn’t seem to have been an everyday thing. Modern war requires generals to exercise command some distance from…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments Magpul started life in the magazine world. Their name comes from the mag pull devices they created way back when. The company has steadily grown and evolved into a powerhouse. They’ve produced tons of awesome products, the most well-known being the P-MAG. They weren’t the first company to produce polymer…