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 […]
Continue reading →Looking for the right 200 yard scope? That is something of a subjective choice, but there are factors that separate the junk for the gems. While it is true that modern manufacturing methods in China have allowed for a plethora of unbranded optics to flood the market, and it is true that generally those scopes […]
Continue reading →So why upgrade to tritium or fiber optic sights? Well, when it comes to firearm sights, visibility is key. If you can’t see your sights, you can’t aim your gun, and sometimes, stock sights suck. However, different people have different methods for achieving the same thing. Some people prefer the sights to literally glow in […]
Continue reading →So why get an ACOG for SCAR 17’s? Well, I’m a little biased when it comes to rifle optics. If you ever ask me, “should I get an ACOG or a . . . ”, I will immediately say ACOG. I used an ACOG for five years as a Marine, and in combat. It’s the […]
Continue reading →The 50mm scope market has grown as people have begun to discover the relationship of exit pupil to magnification. The larger the objective lenses, the higher exit pupil you’ll have, which gives you a clearer field of view. Like all other riflescopes, however, 50mm scopes should still have a solid level of lens coatings to […]
Continue reading →So, what is a pancake holster? Well, Pancake holsters are a classic outside-the-waistband design that are commonly used for both duty and concealed carry. Pancake holsters are great, especially if you prefer leather over synthetic materials. A good pancake holster should cling tight to the body and provide the carrier with nice comfortable means of […]
Continue reading →The .300 Blackout is one of the most popular cartridges for the AR-15 platform (other than the standard 5.56) and is becoming increasingly more available as finished uppers and commercial ammo become more commonplace. Because it only takes pushing a couple of pins to transform your AR-15, many people are now buying .300 uppers either […]
Continue reading →Glock makes some of the most popular handguns in the world, and that popularity can be ascribed to more than just aggressive marketing. The Glock is a very reliable, accurate and functional handgun, and for that reason is widely used by private citizens, military and police around the world. However, due to that popularity, the […]
Continue reading →Even after a century, the venerable Model of 1911 handgun does not seem to be fading in popularity. Rather, a bewildering array of aesthetic and functional refinements exist, to say nothing of reductions or increases in size and all manner of caliber upgrades are available. (There is even a polymer frame 1911 now!). What this […]
Continue reading →Staying warm is one of the keys to a comfortable hunt. Since hunting is often done in the winter and the fall, it’s important to keep warm. In some situations keeping warm goes beyond comfort, but is a necessity to survive. Wool Hunting clothes are one method to stay nice and warm, as well as […]
Continue reading →Oh, the glorious boonie hat—designed and devised to provide maximum protection to the neck and face. They also serve to aid in camouflaging and breaking up the outline of an individual. Good boonie hats need to be durable, well made, and extremely strong. You are also most likely going to need ventilation to make extended […]
Continue reading →There has been a huge boom in the use of night vision for hunting that is directly tied to the spread of feral hogs across the United States. A lot of new night vision users are quickly discovering that overcast kills night vision. The use of IR illuminators solves this problem. An illuminator casts a […]
Continue reading →Springfield XDS pistols are some of the most popular compact handguns in the US. A modern polymer frame striker fired pistol, fitted with a grip safety and available in both 9mm and .45, it has carved out a niche of its own among knowledgeable gun owners and law enforcement. Because it is designed to be […]
Continue reading →Shovels have been used for almost as long as mankind has existed. The reason why is because their use is so wide-ranging and simply makes life easier in an outdoors or camping trip. If you’re currently in the middle of making preparations for your next camping trip, including a good camping shovel in your preparations […]
Continue reading →One doesn’t normally think of bipods in conjunction with pistols, but there is a thriving market for pistol bipods. Aside from dedicated target pistols like the Ruger Charger or Thompson Contenders, there are a great many handguns based off semi-auto rifles such as the AR-15 or other large handguns that are rooted in various rifles […]
Continue reading →Illuminated reticle rifle scopes are one of the marvels of modern scope technology. To say that illuminated reticles are a game changer is something of an understatement; they’ve actually redefined how we use rifle scopes. From the earliest scopes to the present day, the reticle has been a series of black lines, which work reasonably […]
Continue reading →In a world awash with compact .380 pistols, one might for a moment be forgiven in thinking they were living in the early 20th Century when .380 ruled the pocket carry market. History is repeating itself once again, and the .380 is as much in vogue now as it was in your grandfather’s or great […]
Continue reading →Hunting is easily one of the most popular sports in America today and has been for many decades. And not only is it fun to actually hunt, but it’s also fun to read about hunting, such as proven tips on how to ensure a successful deer hunt on your next trip or thrilling stories about […]
Continue reading →The Model of 1911 is one of the all time iconic American handguns, and quite likely the iconic American handgun of the 20th Century. Even today, over a century later, the 1911 is going strong in the military, law enforcement and private citizens everywhere. If anything, thanks to minor design enhancements and a strong cult […]
Continue reading →Night hunting with a crossbow is a fun, exciting, and challenging sport, but it can be dangerous if you don’t have the proper gear. One of the most important pieces of gear is a good night vision optic. Crossbows have different scope requirements than rifles. The best crossbow scopes need to have a lower magnification, […]
Continue reading →Many game animals are nocturnal or semi-nocturnal, and many a successful hunt has taken place in the wee hours of the morning or in dusky twilight at the end of the day. Other times, weather conditions will leave you hunting in darker conditions than you might like, and to that end, you need to make […]
Continue reading →The AK-47 is a triumph of Russian engineering. First built using a machined steel receiver and later updated with a lightweight, easy to make stamped steel receiver, the AK-47 has become one of, if not the, single most popular infantry rifle in the world. Needless to say, this popularity has flowed over to the civilian […]
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