To maintain and ensure their neutrality, Sweden in the 19th and 20th centuries developed a well-trained military force based on conscription in which all young men would be trained, and subject to call-up in emergencies. It also developed some amazing military rifles. It paid off. All sides in both World Wars avoided antagonizing the Swedes.
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Marlin .45-70 1895GBL: Lever-Action Powerhouse—Full Review.
Published: October 25, 2016 { 48 comments }While Hollywood gave screen stars Winchester rifles, many real-life heroes carried Marlin rifles. According to the company’s website, Annie Oakley, Captain Hardy, and William “Buffalo Bill” Cody all used Marlin rifles. And, today’s 1895GBL carries on the tradition of providing great lever-actions to consumers.
Gunfight Science: SBRs in 5.56 Suck – Buy a .300 BLK
Published: October 20, 2016 { 92 comments }Many factors go into how a weapon functions and the ballistics of your chosen projectile. 5.56 is absolutely fine as a combat cartridge. As long as you can move the bullet fast enough. But, is there a better option for all the other situations?
Long Range Digital Night Vision Riflescope? – $499.97 Photon XT Review (Deal of the Week)
Published: October 19, 2016 { 11 comments }When it comes down to it, not many of us have an unlimited budget when it comes to survival gear. So, while we might want the latest 10k night vision optic, most of us are on a tighter budget. But, thanks to Midsouth Shooters Supply, we have the $499.97 Photon XT.
Side Rail Fully Collapsable Stocks – Troy’s M7A1 and Tomahawk PDW Stock Systems
Published: October 19, 2016 { 5 comments }As the interest in AR-15 rifles continues to grow, so does the desire to customize the guns to better fit our needs. For those wanting to downsize their AR beyond just a standard collapsible stock, enter the engineers and designers at Troy Industries. Long known for quality and innovation, Troy has presented two intriguing options for the serious rifle owner.
Hybrid Pump/Semi-Auto Scattergun? The TriStar TEC-12—Full Review.
Published: October 19, 2016 { 8 comments }There are few firearms as versatile as the shotgun. The modern shotgun is a work of engineering prowess, but one seemingly insurmountable issue has been developing a semi-automatic that can fire the full range of loads. In these cases, you usually must revert back to a pump action. But what if you want one that can do everything?
Custom Ultralight Surgeon Scalpel Rifle—Full Review
Published: October 18, 2016 { 14 comments }This project took awhile to put together, but it was worth it. Overall weight is minimal; almost light for a precision rifle. If you are looking for a truly precision rifle, then give the Surgeon Scalpel a solid look. If you want to lighten it up, then a Proof Research barrel should be your first upgrade.
SAVAGE A17 Synthetic.17 HMR! – Review – (&Heads Up Current Rebates)
Published: October 14, 2016 { 6 comments }Want to get a rebate to save some money on a great rimfire rifle? Then take a look at this full review of the impressive Savage A17 autoloading rifle in .17 HMR, a handy little shooter that packs a lot of performance in at a great (and now even better) price.
Gunfight Science: Do Shotguns Suck for Self-Defense?
Published: October 13, 2016 { 91 comments }It may be a controversial position to take, but that has never stopped me before. Gin is superior to vodka. Also, shotguns are not the end-all, be-all solution for self-defense. Especially not for new shooters.
A .50-Caliber Glock? Full Review: Conversion Kit & Complete Gun
Published: October 12, 2016 { 97 comments }“Why do I carry a .45? Because they don’t make a .46!” is one of the popular sayings among large caliber enthusiasts, almost right up there with, “…because shooting twice is just silly.” We’ve all seen and heard them – and some of us will even admit to haven said them. Well, folks they may still not make a .46 – but guess what? You can get a Glock in .50!






