Today, Sept. 4, 2018, is the day folks! Ordering for the surplus 1911s from the Civilian Marksmanship Program has begun and will continue until Oct. 4, 2018.
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Ordering of Surplus Government 1911s from CMP Begins Today, Sept. 4th!
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: September 4, 2018 { 41 comments }Reloading Without a Bench
BY Christopher Mace Published: September 1, 2018 { 7 comments }One of the big hurdles to getting into reloading is the lack of space. And a lot of people do not live next door to a rifle range where they can easily develop their loads as necessary. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to reload at the range when testing your handloads? This article is about some solutions that would address these problems.
S&W Model 640 Pro Series – Review
BY Rob Garrett Published: September 1, 2018 { 43 comments }Then Smith produced the Model 640 Pro Series, perhaps the best J-frame ever! The Model 640 Pro is a Performance Center pistol that reminds me of the Smiths of old. The 640 Pro is based on a Model 640, stainless, five shot .357 Magnum, with a 2.125” barrel.
Getting Out of a Jam – Clearing Malfunctions in an AR-15
BY Doug Larson Published: September 1, 2018 { 27 comments }Even the highest quality, best-made guns eventually suffer a failure or malfunction, and it may not indicate a problem with the gun. It can still be a serious problem though, and learning how to clear malfunctions is serious business.
Short Reviews – Glock 24 Mags, Geisselle Charging Handles, Ultradyne Folding Sights, Champion Targets
BY Clay Martin Published: September 1, 2018 { 4 comments }Often items that improve your shooting life are small ticket pieces, but they don’t always get the attention they deserve. This week, we’re correcting that by covering Glock 24 Mags, Geisselle Charging Handles, Ultradyne Folding Sights, & Champion Targets.
The Thompson Submachine Gun – From Chicago Streets to European Battlefields (#2 – Allied Small Arms WWII)
BY Will Dabbs Published: September 1, 2018 { 24 comments }The Thompson Submachine Gun was a weapon respected by Prohibition-era gangsters before being toted across Europe by American soldiers in WWII.
Savage 10 GRS 6.5 Creedmoor – Push Button Easy
BY Clay Martin Published: September 1, 2018 { 4 comments }This week, we got a chance to look at a Savage 10 GRS, which boasts a Berserk stock, suppressor-ready barrel and runs off Magpul AICS style magazines.
Executive Fiat in Action! Rhode Island Governor Bans Guns in Schools
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: August 30, 2018 { 13 comments }The ruling class in Rhode Island this week banned guns in public schools with the exception of law enforcement.
Investment Piece? Sig Sauer Releases Limited-Edition Commemorative M17
BY Jordan Michaels Published: August 30, 2018 { 15 comments }Sig Sauer announced this week the release of the M17-Commemorative Edition, a near-exact replica of the P320 variant that won the U.S. Army contract for the modular handgun system last year. Sig has only produced 5,000 of these handguns, and they’re selling for $1,220 a pop.
Clay’s Guide to Urban Defense: Ep. 3 The Amount of Ammo You’ll Actually Need
BY Clay Martin Published: August 30, 2018 { 91 comments }So there we are. Your total urban defense ammo loadout by my calculation costs you just over $1,200 dollars. If you happen to have more on hand, awesome. But between now and when you need it, I strongly recommend you use some of that extra ammo to hone your skills.







