Sometimes for this column, I have to admit that I put things off that give me trouble. Such is the case for the Alladin Lamp. No, it’s not about the genie silly. If you have never looked into off grid living, probably you have never encountered what is considered the most elegant of kerosene lamps, but they are pretty nifty. You would think the Alladin is a pressure lamp, running on propane, but it is not. That white light comes from regular old kerosene, and it will likewise run just about any lamp oil, and even diesel fuel, with no appreciable loss, or that much of a smell in my experience.
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Prepping 101: Off Grid Lighting – The Aladdin Lamp
BY Paul Helinski Published: June 5, 2016 { 10 comments }Point Shooting – Fact or Fiction (The Competitive Edge w/ Rob Leatham)
BY Administrator Published: June 5, 2016 { 0 comments }Ever watch a professional shooter move through a course of fire and think they are doing something you’re not? I’ve had the feeling. It is that nagging voice that says “you’re doing everything right, so why can’t you do that?” We’re on the range with Rob Leatham and talking about the myths of point shooting.
Find the Malfunction – Black Aces DTR Short Shotgun Problems
BY Paul Helinski Published: June 5, 2016 { 30 comments }You know what really chaps my ass? When I see a supposed “gun reviewer” bash a product online based on very limited experience. It is almost as bad at the ‘tubers who review a product positively, after putting a dozen rounds through it, because…drum roll please, they got a free one. As you’ll see in the video, my topic for this week is a followup review on a problematic Black Aces Tactical DT short shotgun. On first blush, the gun is junk. But at the same time, we’ve had a prior gun in that worked great. I’m not personally a huge fan anyway. It’s clunky and hard to rack. But I think that whenever you encounter a problem with a gun, it is important to try to figure it out, especially before you spreading bad information around the internet.
A*B Arms MOD*X Chassis – Rem. 700 Mods (#2)
BY Jacob Epstein Published: June 2, 2016 { 2 comments }Buy the MOD*X chassis: Purchase Freedom Munitions here: In case you missed part one of this series, make sure to click the link below and get up to speed. Read part 1 of the series here: https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/the-appeal-of-the-remington-700/ In part one of our series on improving the Remington 700, we covered the basics. We walked you [...]
First Look! Walther Q5 Match 9mm
BY Jon Hodoway Published: June 1, 2016 { 46 comments }Before we go any further, I would like to make something clear: The Q5 Match is a lot more than just a 5-inch PPQ with a red dot. Walther really thought this gun through and brought together lots of details that make the Q5 Match special
Taylor’s & Co. .45-70 Ridge Runner Takedown Lever Gun
BY Jon Hodoway Published: June 1, 2016 { 24 comments }I don’t generally believe in love at first sight, so I’ll call this “lust with potential.” Gun folks are always on the hunt for that perfect gun, the one that has all the features and advantages without making any compromises. This is one of those guns.
Gear Bag – Tactical Shotgun Accessories
BY Tom McHale Published: May 30, 2016 { 9 comments }Shotguns eat faster than Rosie O’Donnell and Michael Moore in the finals of a Krispy Kreme donut eating contest. Due to the size and weight of shotgun ammo, in-gun capacity ain’t all that great to start with.
Cheap Guns: The Cobra Derringer – Pocket Power on a Budget
BY Paul Helinski Published: May 29, 2016 { 32 comments }The point of this article is for when a friend who works at Starbucks asks you how cheap they can carry. Do you answer $300-$500 for a Taurus revolver? $250 for a Kel-Tec? Or do you answer just over $100 for a Cobra derringer?
The Savage 11 Hog Hunter: Not your Average .308
BY Jordan Michaels Published: May 29, 2016 { 55 comments }The 11/111 Hog Hunter’s popularity has been driven in part by the growing prevalence of feral pigs in the United States.
The Kahr Trigger Invention – Patented Tech Sets the Bar
BY Wayne Lincourt Published: May 25, 2016 { 23 comments }Read the forums and you’ll soon learn that Kahr owners are enthusiastic fans of the Kahr trigger. That prompted us to take a closer look.









