It hasn’t been all that long since we took our initial look at the Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint, the first bolt action for a familiar brand. Why are we back again so soon? Because I stand by my statement it is the best value in bolt actions, so much so that I bought one. And while the Waypoint is absolutely fantastic out of the box, I wanted to push it to its limits with some upgrades.
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Dan White, George Moscone, Harvey Milk, and the Twinkie Defense
Published: September 4, 2022 { 52 comments }Dan White was a trained soldier, a combat veteran, and an experienced police officer. He knew how to run a gun. White drew his revolver and shot Moscone twice, once in the shoulder and again in the chest, perforating the man’s lung. White then shot Moscone twice at close range through the ear, killing him. Bystanders later reported that they took the sound for a car backfiring.
The Defection of Viktor Belenko: One Man Shifts the Balance of Power in the Cold War
Published: August 28, 2022 { 12 comments }Viktor Belenko was born in Nalchik, Russia, on February 15, 1947. By his 29th birthday, LT Belenko was at the top of his game. LT Belenko was the poster child for 1970’s-era communism. Under the surface, however, all was not well with the Soviet Air Defense Force’s fair-haired boy.
Sig P365 XMacro Comp Review
Published: August 11, 2022 { 11 comments }The Sig P365 XMacro Comp packs 17+1 rounds of 9mm into a 3.1 inch barreled carry gun with an integral comp, and ours ran several hundred rounds at the SIG Academy plus 500 more at home with zero malfunctions. Jeff Cramblit shot it under two inches at 15 yards and hit a 6.25 inch group [...]
A Leadoff Home Run: Smith & Wesson Adds the 10MM AUTO to its M&P Pistol Line
Published: August 6, 2022 { 24 comments }The striker-fired pistol features an impressive 15+1 ammunition capacity, a 4.6-inch-long barrel, and a sight radius of nearly 7.0 inches.
A Leadoff Home Run: Smith & Wesson Adds the 10MM AUTO to its M&P Pistol Line
Published: August 6, 2022 { 0 comments }The striker-fired pistol features an impressive 15+1 ammunition capacity, a 4.6-inch-long barrel, and a sight radius of nearly 7.0 inches.
A Leadoff Home Run: Smith & Wesson Adds the 10MM AUTO to its M&P Pistol Line
Published: August 6, 2022 { 0 comments }The striker-fired pistol features an impressive 15+1 ammunition capacity, a 4.6-inch-long barrel, and a sight radius of nearly 7.0 inches.
The Aero Precision M16A4 – Long Live the Rifle
Published: July 31, 2022 { 6 comments }When I shoot recreationally I’m often selective about what I shoot, and I often find myself pulling out the Aero M16A4. It might not be small, sleek, and sexy, but it’s accurate, reliable, and easy to shoot. I’d take the latter over the prior anytime.
Virginia Homeowner Shoots, Kills Man During Home Invasion
Published: July 28, 2022 { 1 comment }A homeowner shot and killed a man who was trying to force his way into a home in York County, Virginia, the Daily Press reports.
$899 Folding Side Charger – Foxtrot Mike FM-15: Full Review
Published: July 24, 2022 { 9 comments }Competing in an already saturated market, Foxtrot Mike Products recently released its spin on what a modern AR platform should be with the FM-15. Featuring a direct impingement side-charging assembly, the FM-15 requires no buffer tube to operate and can be fired while folded. While I tested the complete 16″ rifle chambered in 223 Wylde, the upper will fit all standard AR lowers.