My affinity for scary black rifles began eons ago, back in 2003, as an honorary member of the Tarleton State High Power Rifle Team. From there, my interests morphed into local 3-gun competitions where I took my DCM rifle and changed out parts to make the gun more viable for match shooting—something of a Franken-gun, really, but it ran well, and it was a tack driver.
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No Compromise DIY: Building a Race Ready AR-15 Dream Rig
BY Michael Sutter Published: November 2, 2019 { 5 comments }2 Minute Review – SIG’s P365 15 Round Mag
BY True Pearce Published: November 2, 2019 { 1 comment }Short, fast, and dirty two-minute video review of the Sig Sauer P365 and P365XL 15 round magazine.
Shoot Better with the Mantis X – Dry Fire/Live Fire Analysis
BY Steve Gaspar Published: November 1, 2019 { 6 comments }The Mantis X training system uses a rail mounted sensor to collect data on movements before and after trigger pulls.
Of Dictators, Assassins, and Friends – Walther PPK
BY Will Dabbs Published: November 1, 2019 { 19 comments }South Korea’s breathtaking wealth and productivity stand in stark contrast to the poverty and despair to be found in its neighbor to the North. While modern Americans might presume that South Korea has been free and prosperous ever since the end of the Korean War, such was not always the case. Today’s South Korea has a sordid history indeed.
The Biggest Small Optic for Under $800: The Atibal X 1-10×30 Review
BY Riley Baxter Published: October 27, 2019 { 0 comments }As 3 gun shooting becomes more and more popular, people are demanding more out of their guns. However, without the proper optic the shooter can only ask so much. The Atibal X is a 1-10 power optic that can do it all for shooters that appreciate a run-and-gun style while demanding performance both up close and personal as well as out to 5-600 yards or more, making this optic perfect for recreational shooters and law enforcement alike.
IWI TAVOR 7 in 7.62 NATO – Review
BY Justin Opinion Published: October 27, 2019 { 12 comments }But perhaps the biggest headline, aside from the chambering itself, is the ability to change the rifle from a fully right-hand shooter’s gun to a fully left-hand shooter’s gun – in just minutes – without tools or additional parts.
The Most American Rifle? Henry .45-70 All-Weather Lever Action: Reviewed
BY Riley Baxter Published: October 27, 2019 { 22 comments }Henry Rifles’ reputation precedes them. Known for producing some of the highest quality and most attractive lever action rifles on the market, Henry offers one of my now favorite .45-70 rifles in an All-Weather offering. This rifle was designed with the hunter, farmer, rancher and working man (or woman) in general, as it is designed to take the abuse that everyday life can throw at it.
Range Essentials From TAB Gear: Rifle Cover, Shooting Mat, Rear Bag
BY Ian Kenney Published: October 25, 2019 { 4 comments }When you get a new precision rifle it’s kind of like having a kid, you need to have stuff to go along with it to protect it, carry it, and make it more capable. TAB Gear has been making high quality shooting accessories since 2005 beginning with a product that better protected a rifle from the elements.
The Murder of Malcolm X: Muslim Fratricide in Tumultuous 1960’s America
BY Will Dabbs Published: October 24, 2019 { 9 comments }In his early years, Malcolm X advocated violence. But when he later took a stand for peace, he became a target—shot by a shotgun pistol, 9mm, and M1911A1.
Springer Precision XDM 10mm- Something wicked this way comes
BY Clay Martin Published: October 17, 2019 { 7 comments }Why, exactly, would I choose a 10mm for a Limited Gun? That class has long been dominated by 40 S&W, and usually in a 2011 platform. So why a 10mm, and why the XDM? Well, the XDM part is the easier answer.








