Having the right targets for your range day can make or break your training session. Every medium for catching bullets has its place, from cardboard cutouts, clay pigeons, rubber e-types, and yes even the venerable steel target. Today we’re looking at two offerings from Shooting Targets USA, the Triple Threat Torso and the Harmonic Human, … Read more
I don’t know how many years I’ve spent shooting in the dirt and mud, wishing for a better way. While I finally caved and picked up a tripod a couple years ago, that’s not a cure-all for my situation. I’ve needed a shooting mat, and finally took a swing at one. Here’s the Savior Equipment … Read more
Back when I lived in my hometown of Petersburg, Alaska, a good gun case was a necessity. Living on an island means most all recreation comes by means of a skiff cutting through waves, slinging corrosive salt water spray everywhere. So, you need an excellent case. Now, living on a homestead in Oregon with my … Read more
So you picked up a Palmetto State Armory Sabre-10, commonly called the PSA m110 clone. The rifle has been selling well, along with all the other PSA clone guns that mimic Glocks, the Department of Energy 9mm carbine, and the MK12 rifle, among others. While some are just looking for a cool gun, the cloner … Read more
I don’t envy newer manufacturers trying to break into a crowded market space, especially one with an established, long-term market leader. Scopes, AR-15s, and, yes, ear protection. So when I say in the intro that the Savior Equipment Apollo ear protection is worth your time to read about (and your money to buy), it’s because … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you might agree that the early GWOT era had a timeless and unique aesthetic flair that rivals any other period in our military’s history. Far from being skin deep, the weapons of the era matched old-school machining with rapidly progressing technology to produce weapons and gear that are simply iconic. … Read more
Flamethrowers. Few will ever need them, but everyone wants one, right? I’ve owned one of the stalwart old XM42 models for years and have enjoyed it despite its quirks. The Exothermic Pulsefire LRT (long-range torch) crossed my computer screen, and I had to have one. On paper, at least, it has improved upon the few … Read more
We’re truly living in the “salad days” of suppressor ownership, with competition keeping prices relatively low and the (immoral, unconstitutional) NFA approval process moving as fast as ever. In fact the subject of today’s review, the Griffin Armament M4SD-L, was approved in about 18 hours once the f’ing ATF had their hands on the paperwork. … Read more
When Fabrique Nationale announced they were releasing the M249s, a semi-auto variant of the U.S. military’s M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), the reaction was pretty mixed. Sure, a few FFL/SOT manufacturers were going to buy them to convert into post sample machine guns, but the market wouldn’t be there for a (then) $7,000 semi-auto…right? Well, … Read more
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