Author Archives: Patrick Carrube

Project Elk Slayer – Accurizing a Remington 700

I’ve been working on this rifle for over two years now. In a two-week time span, I found two stocks: one that I could live with and one that I had to have. While I tried cancelling the former, both … Continue reading

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Gear Review: MGM Full Size IPSC Target

I’ve moved. I’m now ten minutes from a free, city-owned and operated shooting range—newly renovated thanks to a N.R.A. grant. My previous range was well-appointed: RO’s, target stands, soda machines and targets for sale. While there are no membership fees … Continue reading

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Gun Review: Springfield Armory XD(m) 3.8 Compact (.40S&W)

My opinions on carry guns have changed. While I prefer packing “full-size” heat, Arizona’s full-size heat can be XXX pistol prohibitive. Around mid-summer, the clichéd “dry heat” heat turns into thick, heavy, saturated air. When the dew point finally hits … Continue reading

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Gun Review: CZ75 SP-01 Tactical

During the 1980’s, police agencies across this country began questioning the use of revolvers as the standard issue weapon. While there were undoubtedly numerous supporters of the “trusty-six,” agency captains and directors soon realized that times were changing. Gang-bangers, drug-runners, … Continue reading

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Gun Review: Beretta 92A1 (Civilian M9A1)

In 1526, Bartolomeo Beretta received an order from the Venice Arsenal for 185 harquebus barrels, for which he was paid 296 ducats (around $45,992 in today’s money). That original bill of sale is still on film in the company’s archives. … Continue reading

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Gun Review: LWRC M6A2 5.56mm NATO

Eugene Stoner designed the AR rifle platform. As the Geneseo gunmaker who employed Mr. Stoner would like to remind you, “AR” stands for “ArmaLite Rifle.” Not “assault rifle.” No matter what you call it, the AR-15 and its current iterations … Continue reading

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Why the 1911 Doesn’t Suck

The M1911, picked up for use in the year 1911, is coming up on its 100-year anniversary. The M1911 has been through two World Wars, the Korean War, Vietnam and thousands of successful military missions. It’s still holstered by some … Continue reading

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