Mechanical systems like small arms evolve in response to myriad forces both industrial and martial. Somebody has an idea that seems to work, and that idea is tweaked, adjusted, and improved over time until it becomes something better, more reliable, and more efficient. The astute student of modern small arms, however, can generally tease out the origins of a mechanism with a little study.
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Hunting Using Nature’s Benchrest: Ready, Aim, Fire
Published: June 16, 2018 { 1 comment }With a little creativity and practice, our hunting gear and/or Mother Nature can provide the same stability at a moment’s notice as the most versatile bipod sold.
The Sabatti Urban Sniper w/Trijicon Review: Tactical Precision Italian Style
Published: June 16, 2018 { 11 comments }Imported to the United States exclusively by the Italian Firearms Group, the Urban Sniper sports a relatively short (for a long-range precision platform) 20-inch bull barrel. Even with that shorter barrel, the Urban Sniper isn’t a lightweight at 8.75 pounds, though few of today’s long-range rifles are exactly nimble. It is also very accurate, has a great trigger and fits on the shoulder well.
Field Test: Beretta’s APX Full Size and Compact
Published: June 16, 2018 { 4 comments }The APX was born out of the Army’s Modular Handgun trials. Manufacturers came out with new pistols and revisions of existing models in their efforts to win the lucrative contract to equip the United States Military with 74 boatloads of new handguns to replace the Beretta M9 series now in service.
Krytos Titanium Glock Slides – Science Fiction Incarnate for Your Combat Tupperware.
Published: June 16, 2018 { 7 comments }Krytos has run multiple slides past the 100,000 cycle test without issues. While not common, that is about the point you see steel slides start to crack. By that, I meant that it doesn’t happen often, but it does happen. In testing, they plugged the barrel, fired a round, and the slide survived to continue shooting.
Watching This Anti-Gun Politician Spray Himself with Pepper Spray is the Funniest Thing You’ll See Today
Published: June 14, 2018 { 139 comments }Colorado Congressional candidate Levi Tilleman proposes that instead of allowing teachers to arm themselves, schools (funded by American taxpayers) should arm every teacher with a can of pepper spray. To demonstrate the effectiveness of his solution, Tilleman allowed himself to be sprayed in the face.
Conference of Mayors Endorses Every Gun Control Measure Under the Sun
Published: June 14, 2018 { 22 comments }The U.S. Conference of Mayors has 1,400 members representing cities across the country with a population of 30,000 or more people. This week the bipartisan group went to Boston for its annual meeting, during which its members passed numerous gun control resolutions.
High Tower Armory MBS 95 Hi-Point Bullpup Kit Now Shipping!
Published: June 14, 2018 { 27 comments }After two years in development, High Tower Armory is excited to say that their MBS 95 bullpup conversion kit for Hi-Point carbines is now shipping.
Dancing FBI Agent Responsible for Shooting Bar Patron is Charged
Published: June 13, 2018 { 50 comments }The off-duty FBI agent who lost control of his gun earlier this month while breakdancing and backflipping at a bar in Colorado is being charged, authorities announced Tuesday.
Aimpoint Jumps Into the Micro Red Dot Game with New ACRO P-1
Published: June 13, 2018 { 4 comments }Swedish optics company Aimpoint has joined the pistol-ready micro red dot world with their new ACRO Series, an enclosed sight designed to survive in the toughest environments.








