Tom McHale

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What makes a silencer tick? Read on to find out.

How Silencers Work

Ever wondered how silencers work? We’ve got the inside scoop. Click here for all the details.

Build an AR-15: Choosing the Right Optic

Build an AR-15: Choosing the Right Optic

When deciding on the perfect optic for your AR build, the very first thing you need to do is match the performance window of the optic with the performance window of your rifle. And we’re here to help. Here’s a guide designed for those building their own AR-15s.

Do you sacrifice ballistic performance carrying a smaller 1911?

The Ultimate 1911 Family Ballistics Guide

Ever wonder exactly what happens when you move from a full-sized 1911 to government or commander sized pistol? Will bullets expand? Will you lose significant velocity? Will there be more recoil from the shorter barrels? We know because we’ve tested it. Read more…

Build an AR-15: Choosing the Right Butt Stock

Build an AR-15: Choosing the Right Butt Stock

Proof that the AR-15 can be almost anything you want is easy to see in the wide selection of available stocks. Fixed? Adjustable? Minimalist? The choice is up to you. We’re here with some tips that will help you narrow down the list, and we’ll lay out everything you need to know when you build an AR-15.

This one is perfectly legal, provided you have your colorful stamp present.

Short Barrel Rifle (SBR) Restrictions Suck!

Law abiding citizens can’t easily own short barreled rifles without first jumping through beurocratic hoops and paying a dubious tax. Why? Because criminals in the early 20th century prefered easily concealed guns. Makes sense, right? Pass a law to change the behavior of people who pay no attention to laws.

The LWRC R.E.P.R. 20-inch rifle, right side.

Gun Review: LWRC R.E.P.R. 20 .308 Sniper Model

LWRC’s new long range ass-kicker is the R.E.P.R. The Rapid Engagement Precision Rifle. This 7.62 x 51 is capable of long range hits and the speed needed for rapid engagement. Is this the one-gun solution for the ultimate and fully functional battle rifle? Read our review….

5 Problems to Look for When You Buy an AK

Build an AR-15: Choosing and Installing the Barrel

In many ways, the upper and lower receivers on an AR-15 are just shells that hold pieces and parts together. But the barrel? Now we’re getting complex. How much you can expect from your rifle depends in large part on its barrel. Here are some things to look for and some answers to the complicated questions.

Here in the sauna of the Southeast, I generally carry a light load.

EDC: Gun Writer and Court Jester

Just because I like to have fun with every aspect of my life doesn’t mean I don’t take things like every day carry seriously. Hey, I can make fun of Shannon Watts and her outrageous lies while always realizing the serious threat people like that pose to our rights. Here’s what I’m carrying…

Shooting from the bench, making use of the bipod.

A Long Range Revolver? Smith & Wesson 647 Varminter

This isn’t your average revolver. The Smith & Wesson 647 Varminter is a complete long-range package. What kind of accuracy can you expect from a rimfire handgun? You just might be surprised. Read our review of this unique wheel-gun.

Using a mil-dot scope to figure out how far away an object is requires only a little simple math.

Advanced Mil-Dot: Estimating Distance Using Your Scope

Break out the calculators–we’re doing some math. This isn’t count-on-your-fingers math, either. We’re talking about the Mil-Dot reticle scope and its use. And this is valuable information for anyone who shoots long range. This isn’t Mil-Dot Made Easy–we’ve done that one already. This is the advanced lesson.