The XD-S OSP is the single stack 9mm XD-S with an optics ready slide. Compared with Springfield’s Hellcat, it is slimmer through the grip but longer front to back, and it holds fewer rounds: 7 and 9 round magazines versus 11 and 13. Here is how the two measure up, then my full review. New [...]
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Dream Rifle – Lone Star Armory DM Light Rifle
Published: January 23, 2021 { 7 comments }Lone Star Armory is making some very impressive weapons and is worth a look. It has a premium price tag, but it gets you a premium blaster.
Clay Reviews Grey Man Tactical Molle Panel, Viridian Laser Handstop, & Ingenious N8 Holster
Published: January 17, 2021 { 1 comment }As we step into the new year, I wanted to take a minute to review a couple of smaller ticket items that have really grown on me. Often times we get lost in the newest whiz-bang guns and optics here on GunsAmerica Digest and forget about the smaller stuff that really helps us day to day.
Eberlestock Low Vis Packs Get Loaded Out: Tactical-But-Not-Tactical
Published: January 10, 2021 { 2 comments }This week, we are taking a look at a line of packs that is outside the normal for Eberlestock. If 2020 has shown us anything, it is that having a bag for the urban hellscape is a very good idea too. Between riots, supply shortages, and COVID 19, you just never know what could happen.
Medical Kits: What You Need to Know
Published: January 3, 2021 { 4 comments }2020 was the year that a great many people in the shooting community discovered the need to have medical gear. It was a bad way to get that lesson, but it could have been worse. Let’s run through some basics about medical kits.
Christmas Shopping: Tactical Whiz-bang Edition
Published: November 29, 2020 { 4 comments }Once again, Christmas shopping is upon us. And as a rule, the gun fanatic in your life can be very hard to shop for if you aren’t also part of the cult. But fear not friends, we here at GunsAmerica Digest have once again gone deep into the rabbit hole to secure the coolest of the cool in new toys.
A Very Kryptek Christmas
Published: November 28, 2020 { 1 comment }This sale only comes once a year, and there is no way it is going to last. If you are in need of outdoor clothing, I would make this stop number one on the list.
Polymer 80 Pistol Part 2: The Quest for Reliability
Published: November 22, 2020 { 24 comments }Clay discusses reasons for malfunctions in his pistol build.
SKS Review: Is the SKS Any Good Today?
Published: November 15, 2020 { 90 comments }Yes, the SKS is good enough. My old test rifle shot a 1.6 inch group at 50 meters from unsupported prone with Hornady 123 gr ammo, it had one stovepipe with 50 year old surplus, and the sights are about as easy to learn as any battle rifle’s. The weak spots are the 10 round [...]
18 Inch AR’s: The Barrel Length that God Forgot
Published: November 15, 2020 { 16 comments }The benefits to an 18 make it something you should reconsider. For that little bit more length and weight, you get a softer shooter, as well as a minor bullet velocity gain. It is absolutely worth trying out.










