The AK 47 is a venerable old rifle, once the arm of our ideological enemies, and found all over the globe thanks to massive Soviet arms programs during the Cold War, it is a rugged, durable and hard hitting firearm. Said to be the most common military rifle on the planet, it is widely sold […]
Continue reading →Two of the heavy weights in optics design is Aimpoint and Vortex. Aimpoint is well known for their red dots, an optic they invented in the first place. Aimpoint is used by military and police forces across the world. Vortex has a wider line of optics, including variable scopes, red dots, binoculars, and spotting scopes. […]
Continue reading →While the modern AR 15 has an emphasis on modularity, the classic AR 15 was based more on simplicity and effectiveness. The classic carry handle design is still quite prevalent, especially in the classic Sporter designs by Colt. Attaching a scope to these models can be tricky, but isn’t too difficult to do. First and […]
Continue reading →The Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 is a very popular rifle that is chambered in .22 LR and mimics a standard AR 15. Like any .22, the M&P 15-22 can benefit greatly from a scope. The .22 LR round is a popular choice for plinking so the scopes for the caliber can vary greatly. You […]
Continue reading →The future of handgun sights is an electronic one. The use of electronic red dot reflex sights are on the rise with competition shooters, police shooters, and civilian concealed carriers. Glock has lead the way with their MOS series of handguns that are ready to accommodate red dots sights on their handguns (in this article, […]
Continue reading →The Marlin 795 is an often overlooked .22 rifle, which is a shame as it is really a fantastic gun. Coming out of the box with what some believe is a better trigger and superior accuracy to a Ruger 10/22, the Marlin 795 is relatively inexpensive and highly functional. However, it lacks the sex appeal […]
Continue reading →The rise of reflex sights on pistols has been a rapid one. It started with the hunting market, spread into competitive shooting, and is now making a scene in the tactical market. Regardless of your personal use, a reflex sight needs to have a few important characteristics. First and foremost, the red dot sight needs […]
Continue reading →The Marlin 336 is one of the quintessential American lever guns. It’s dominated the hunting fields for generations because its simplistic design aids in its ruggedness and effectiveness. As good as it is from the factory, however, it can always be improved. Accessories for the Marlin 336 are aimed at making it more user-friendly in […]
Continue reading →The Mossberg 702 Plinkster is a well-made, easy-shooting rimfire rifle. It comes nearly perfect from the factory, but it can always be accessorized. Accessories should improve the functionality of the weapon, and make it easier to handle, and more fun to shoot. Accessories can always make the weapon last longer and run smoother, and these […]
Continue reading →The Ruger SR 1911 is a reliable and solid 1911 made in the United States. It’s popular, reliable, and capable of being a modern defensive handgun. The 1911 is an old design, obviously more than a century at this point. It can admittedly use a face lift. Accessorizing the Ruger SR 1911 means highlighting and […]
Continue reading →The M&P series of firearms are immensely popular. They are carried across the country with law enforcement and concealed carriers. The M&P 40 is a powerful, easy to shoot, and accurate weapon. Out of the box, it is almost perfect, but, there are some slight improvement you can make. When you start accessorizing the M&P40, […]
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 →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 →Muzzleloading rifles have exploded in popularity with the rise of dedicated hunting seasons and an appreciation for simpler ways. The unique advantages of being able to hand-craft and custom-build the load for each shot is appealing, as is the romantic nature of a muzzle stuffer. Some folks will take to the woods with authentic wood-stocked […]
Continue reading →The M1A rifle is one of the premier full-powered battle rifles in the United States. The M1A rifle is a powerful, extremely accurate semi automatic rifle that can only reach its true potential with an optic because while iron sights are nice optics are way better. When selecting an optic, however, make sure you know […]
Continue reading →The Glock 34 is a long barreled Glock pistol designed for tactical operations and shooting competitions. Its longer barrel and longer slide gives you a long sight radius, which makes it easier for you to shoot fast and accurately. A good set of sights is critical for such a pistol because Glock stock sights, well, […]
Continue reading →A scope cover is simply the covering that covers your entire scope, or at least the lenses of your scope, to keep it protected while you traverse through outdoor environments either on hunting or tactical expeditions. A scope greatly increases the performance of the shooter because it enables you to not only hit targets at […]
Continue reading →Red dots on pistols is a growing trend in the firearms industry. This has grown to the point where companies are now equipping their handguns with scope mounts and rails from the Factory. The Ruger Mark III target pistol is one such pistol. When mounting a red dot to a pistol, you’d want to plan […]
Continue reading →Accessorizing rifles is an American tradition. While the Remington 770 is an excellent rifle from the factory, it can be improved through numerous different additions and can be shaped for a variety of roles. The Remington 770 is made by one of the premier hunting rifle manufacturers in the world, so it’s no surprise the […]
Continue reading →The Ruger 22/45 takes the best qualities of Ruger’s famed Ruger .22 caliber pistol and combines it with the legendary 1911 grip. One of the dominant features on many of the pistols is the Picatinny rail that lies across the top of the weapon and is designed to fit an optic. The Ruger 22/45 is […]
Continue reading →The Rock Island Armory line of entry to mid-level 1911’s hardly needs introduction. Made by the famed gun manufacturer ARMSCOR of the Philippines, the RIA series of 1911’s are famous for quality construction, affordable cost and incredible out of the box performance. When I bought my first RIA 1911 (a basic GI style model), I […]
Continue reading →US Optics and NightForce are two highly respected brands of premium quality, long range optics. Given this, sooner or later, people will start comparing the two, which is far more logical than some of the other things people compare to each other, like different flavors of soy ice cream or which type of hybrid car […]
Continue reading →Long known for their revolvers, as well as various semi-auto pistols, it was only after Bill Ruger’s death that Sturm, Ruger & Company started building guns other than their own designs. One such gun is their incarnation of the venerable Model 1911 .45 automatic. As is common with Ruger, their SR 1911 makes much use […]
Continue reading →The Smith and Wesson M&P is a modern polymer frame, striker-fired pistol designed to compete with the Glock and similar handguns. Its most noteworthy features include the Smith and Wesson name, the availability of a traditional safety, a decocking feature that does not require dry-firing the gun as part of the takedown, and an affordable […]
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