You were a very good boy or girl this Christmas. The one thing that you asked for was a new rifle that you had your eye on for the past year or so. Your spouse/significant other/family member/child decided that they were going to be your hero and buy it for you. So now what? Well, [Read more…]
reviews
The Scout Rifle Revisited: 6.5 Grendel
I recently had the pleasure of spending some time with the Head Down Firearms Master Series in 6.5 Grendel. I have not spent much time with this cartridge until recently, despite it being available since 2004. The Master Series is a 12″ barrel AR Pistol complete with Hiperfire trigger, full-length M-Lok rail system, and the [Read more…]
Beretta LTT Elite
Having served in the United States Army, my experiences with the Beretta M9 leaves a lot to be desired. A lot of the issues could be from the lack of training the military provided us. Limited time was spent on the manual of arms for a sidearm at the time, but the considerable lack of [Read more…]
Aero Precision VG6 Epsilon Compensator
There are some who say a compensator on any platform is not a necessity and by and large I can agree with that statement. They are not integral to the fit and function of whatever platform they might be attached and, in some cases, can make the perceived volume level of the gunshot exponentially louder. [Read more…]
Range Report: P320 X-Five Legion
I recently had an opportunity to spend some range time with the relatively new offering from Sig Sauer. For those not aware, Sig Sauer has historically released select guns under their “X-Five” line which some could consider their match grade class. Guns released into this class receive enhanced trigger configurations, added weight, slide cuts, mag [Read more…]
HD-15 OTG Patrol Rifle Review
Some people have the mindset that all AR-15 rifles are created equal. They might think that aside from aesthetics, one is as good as any other. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Nonetheless, the firearms market is flooded with ARs, so a company has to start thinking outside the box to stand out. That [Read more…]
Glock 40 MOS: A Review
The model 40 is a 10MM, six-inch barreled, and comes with the largest frame Glock makes is a real powerhouse as semiautomatic handguns go. The “MOS” stands for Modular Optic System, and it is Glock’s proprietary offering to cater to the micro red dot sight industry. It comes pre-cut and with adapter plates enabling consumers [Read more…]
The Iconic Glock
Be you an avid collector or a first-time buyer; you should have a Glock in your collection. This article has nothing to do with brand loyalty or being a fanboy. Also, before it gets mentioned, it won’t fit your hand or be comfortable. It is ugly, and despite the tagline, it is far from what [Read more…]
Factory Sights Suck
One of the biggest issues in the firearms industry is manufacturers failing to hear the cries of their consumer base. Generally, those cries are aimed at Glock and the central complaint is the factory Glock sights downright suck. Aside from the material problems, even their upgrade night sights are clearly built by the lowest bidder. [Read more…]
Sightmark Wraith Digital Night Vision Scope Review
As someone on a beer budget, who doesn’t hunt or feel a need to play operator in my toolshed, I’ve always had to seriously weigh my options when it comes to purchasing optics. Do I want the biggest and baddest? Absolutely! But I don’t want to have to justify to my spouse a week of [Read more…]