With the growing cost of commercially loaded ammunition, and an ever growing interest in handloading for accuracy, many people have taken up loading for three of the most popular rounds out there: the 5.56mm/.223, 9mm and ever popular .45 ACP. The wide variety of available projectiles makes these cartridges suitable for everything from punching paper […]
Continue reading →Gun oil is nice, but good substitutes exist. See, it’s all just lubrication. So if you are looking to clean your weapon, lube your weapon, or protect your weapon, you’ve likely seen there are plenty of options out there to do so than just expensive, sometimes hard to find standard gun oil. Alternatives that are […]
Continue reading →Pistol dies are a critical component to reloading if you have a handgun (obviously!). The right dies will make reloading not only a fast way to get back to the range but a safe way. The right set of dies will ensure the ammo is safely loaded, as well as quickly. Well-designed dies will shorten […]
Continue reading →Getting a barrel vise makes a ton of sense since working on barrels can be one of the hardest things you ever do with a rifle. When installing them you have to get the torque just right and removing them it’s often a hassle because of how tight they are. So anything that makes a […]
Continue reading →A Mini 30 red dot sight would be perfect for Ruger’s classic gun. Sure, the Russkie 7.62×39mm round and the all-American design are a strange combo, but this is one of the reasons a red dot optic is perfect for it. The round is made for engagements out to 300 meters and a red dot […]
Continue reading →Finding the right Colt Defender upgrades could be tricky since there are so many accessories to choose from. After all, the 1911 as a platform is one of America’s most beloved guns. The classic pistol served the military for decades and now serves the civilian world in a variety of applications—and a whole cottage industry […]
Continue reading →A red dot sight for the Sig 522 would be an excellent addition. The 522, after all, is a fun gun and at home at the range for plinking galore. As a plinker, one of the best optic options is the red dot sight. As an affordable gun, the Sig 522 therefore should also have […]
Continue reading →Getting the right AK parts kit isn’t too hard if you know what you’re doing. While it is true the heyday of cheap AK’s made from Soviet bloc parts kits is pretty much over, the AK-47 itself is not going anywhere anytime soon. Once the cheapest modern sporting rifle on the market, the AK is […]
Continue reading →The Aimpoint Micro series of mini red dots (H1, H2, T1, T2, and S1) are some of the most popular, highest quality red dot sights of any size on the market today. Because of this popularity and because every shooter has unique requirements for configuring the height of their red dot, many people are left […]
Continue reading →Getting a lightweight rifle scope is pretty important since firearms are prone to be heavy. After all, they are masses of metal and wood, or dense polymers, and sometimes burdened even more by the weight of their ammunition. A common place for that weight savings is in the optic. The search for the right lightweight […]
Continue reading →So why upgrade your Springfield 9mm with accessories? While the EMP is a purpose-built, concealed carry 1911 is a great gun, it, like all stock weapons, can be improved via aftermarket parts. Those few accessories will go a long way to not only making your gun fit better but also more individual to your own […]
Continue reading →Leupold and Vortex are household names in the optics world. They both produce a massive amount of different optics. This includes binoculars, riflescopes, red dots, and more. Both companies are well-reputed and well-known for their awesome products. Today, we are taking a peek at the battle between their flagship rifle optics: Leupold VX-1 vs Vortex […]
Continue reading →Adding accessories to your Beretta 1201FP makes a lot of sense. But first, you need to understand the purpose of the 1201FP. The shotgun is one of Beretta’s many inertia-driven tactical shotguns and differs from the 1201F by having a shorter barrel and being designed for tactical use. In other words, the 1201FP is a […]
Continue reading →So why get a concealed carry laptop bag? Because guns and computers are part of the arsenal of every prepared office worker, adventurer, and traveler (yes, we’re mildly joking here). All kidding aside, living in the modern world makes it tough to go anywhere without both a gun and a laptop. To carry both, however, […]
Continue reading →So why get a Duracote or Cerakote finish? Because black or stainless steel is kind of boring. Seriously, we’ve gone hundreds of years of guns that are black or stainless steel with little variety. Remember when Ford used to only have black as an option? How long did that last? The gun industry is changing. […]
Continue reading →Two industry titans in the optics world, Trijicon, and Meprolight, are remarkably different but still have much in common. Both Trijicon and Meprolight build firearm optics for armed forces, Trijicon supplies a number of optics to the U.S. Military, while Meprolight is a hometown favorite with the Israeli military. Both companies have an excellent reputation […]
Continue reading →So you want to find a real thin IWB holster, right? Well, you’re in luck. Today, we’ve gathered 4 of the thinnest holsters we could find for you. The caveat is that to make this list the holsters needed to be thin but also supportive and well-made. They need to conceal easily and be comfortable […]
Continue reading →Coke versus Pepsi, Chevy versus Ford, Capitalism versus Communism, all arguments for the ages. What about Streamlight versus Surefire? Surely the two biggest tactical manufacturers on the market make a worthy argument? Join us as we dive into Streamlight TLR-1 vs Surefire X300 lights. Streamlight TLR 1 vs Surefire X300 Round 1: Specs The TLR-1 […]
Continue reading →The Eotech brand is a well-known one in the world of red dot optics and is widely respected in both civilian and military shooting circles. There are tons of optics in the Eotech brand, and two of the most prominent are the XPS2 and 512. Both optics share a lot of traits, but both are […]
Continue reading →So what’s the deal with FBI cant holsters? Well, the good old FBI Cant came along when agents realizes discretion was the better part of valor. The G men wanted to conceal their guns but wanted quick access so the so called FBI cant became the choice of agents. Holsters with the FBI cant offer […]
Continue reading →Why get the best M400 accessories when the M400 Enhanced is already Sig’s flagship AR15? Well, from the factory, it’s a mighty fine rifle, but, even with the best rifles, there is always room for improvement. I’ve never seen a rifle come completely ready, and even the M400 is no different. When it comes to […]
Continue reading →So why get some accessories for your Stevens 350 shotgun? Well, the 350 is an interesting design. The bottom ejection really sets the gun apart and makes it a truly ambidextrous tactical shotgun. Sure, it’s a great shotgun out of the box, but to make it better suited to tactical use, it needs a few […]
Continue reading →So why get an AR-15 lower parts kit? Well, building an AR at home is a grand American tradition that dates back to the first time somebody figured out that people would actually do armory-level gunsmithing at home. This clever bit of capitalistic thinking has spawned an industry that thrives just off of lost tiny […]
Continue reading →Why get a lightweight AR 15 handguard? Well, gone are the days when the two piece-plastic handguard on stock AR’s was all you could get. Instead, we are blessed with an amazing array of lightweight, highly customizable AR-15 handguards. These lightweight AR-15 handguards run from basic aluminum, to fancy carbon fiber, and include many different […]
Continue reading →So why get an M16A1 parts kit? Well, one of the hottest new trends in the AR-15 world are so-called “retro builds.” Designed to mimic Vietnam War era rifles and carbines or even early experimental models, these blasts from the past scratch an itch for nostalgia and vintage-looking firearms that cannot otherwise be fulfilled due […]
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