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A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms - SHOT Show 2019

A Legit AR-10 Patterned 12 Gauge: The Gen-12 From Genesis Arms – SHOT Show 2019

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Genesis Arms has introduced both a full production Gen-12 Shotgun, as well as Gen-12 upper receivers that can be swapped with any DPMS Pattern Gen 1 lower receiver.  Pop out the two takedown pins on your AR-10, throw the new Gen-12 upper on and you are ready to rock.

Fix It Sticks: Portable Gun Tools That Can Go Everywhere - SHOT Show 2019

Fix It Sticks: Portable Gun Tools That Can Go Everywhere – SHOT Show 2019

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If you have ever worked on a rifle or pistol in the field, you know that feeling… I don’t have the right tool for the job, but I do have a multitool.  This is a pretty solid recipe for wrecking stuff.  Stripping out screws, trying to grab a hold of bolts with pliers, etc.  has [...]

Umarex Hammer: The Most Powerful Production Air Gun on the Planet - SHOT Show 2019

Umarex Hammer: The Most Powerful Production Air Gun on the Planet – SHOT Show 2019

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The Hammer uses a 24cu carbon fiber tank holding 4,500 psi of compressed gas.  Each shot is then regulated at 3,000 psi.  What will all that pressure give you?  It will move a .50 caliber 550-grain lead slug at 790fps.  That translates to 760 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle.

Walther's Ultimate Race Gun: The Q5 Match Steel Frame - SHOT Show 2019

Walther’s Ultimate Race Gun: The Q5 Match Steel Frame – SHOT Show 2019

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The new pistol is built around their award-winning PPQ platform.  The Q5 Match Steel Frame is built from the ground up for competition. 

The VR80: An AR-Patterned Shotgun Under $700 - SHOT Show 2019

The VR80: An AR-Patterned Shotgun Under $700 – SHOT Show 2019

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So who is the market for this gun?  I can see it doing well for someone in the 3-Gun world, someone in the market for a home defense solution, or even someone just looking to have fun at the range.

A Savage Precision Gas Gun: The New MSR 10 - SHOT Show 2019

A Savage Precision Gas Gun: The New MSR 10 – SHOT Show 2019

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The Savage MSR 10 rifle features every possible option a precision shooter might possibly want in a precision gas gun.

The Springfield Armory 911 You Asked For: 9mm - SHOT Show 2019

The Springfield Armory 911 You Asked For: 9mm – SHOT Show 2019

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Ever since Springfield Armory introduced the 911 in .380ACP, customers have been asking for a 9mm version.  While the smaller cartridge lends itself to pocket pistols, some feel it is underpowered and would like to up their concealed carry game.  Springfield Armory has listened and in 2019 they’ve delivered.

Ivan Loomis - Practical to Tactical Holiday Gifts

Ivan Loomis – Practical to Tactical Holiday Gifts

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My Christmas wish list this year isn’t anything too crazy and are things that I’d actually use.

Rifle Drill: 'Friends, Not Friends' (aka Engaging Multiple Targets from a Vehicle)

Grip Hack Part 1: Modifying Crappy A2 Pistol Grips

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If you’ve ever started down the road of building AR-patterned rifles, you end up with boxes of parts. A cast-off part that seems to just keep piling up is the A2 grip that comes with most lower-parts kits.

The Magic of Tapers as They Relate to Firearms

The Magic of Tapers as They Relate to Firearms

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Accurate shooting is based on repeatability and consistency. Tapers allow perfect, consistent alignment between barrels, muzzle devices, and silencers.