With the Hearing Protection Act being heard on Capitol Hill this week and the introduction of the Maxim50, suppressors are front and center in the shooting community. SIG Sauer has been marketing themselves as the “ total systems provider”, and that is proving more accurate by the day. This week, we finished the hard part of getting a suppressor. The waiting game.
Tactical
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SIG Goes Quiet — Save Your Hearing: Why It’s Smart To Buy A Can.
BY Clay Martin Published: September 23, 2017 { 24 comments }AFLoader, the Automated Universal Pistol Magazine Loader
BY Max Slowik Published: September 22, 2017 { 17 comments }The AFLoader isn’t a tool to assist people loading magazines–it is an automated pistol magazine loader. Give it mags and ammo and it gives you loaded mags.
A 1911 Crushing Targets at 180 meters — Dan Wesson Elite Series Brings the Fury
BY Clay Martin Published: September 21, 2017 { 21 comments }What do you call a double stack 1911 in 9mm, with an Excalibur level trigger, an RMR, and a threaded barrel? Dan Wesson calls that the Fury. One of the most appropriately named pistols I have seen. I would have to concur. This pistol has roots in paper and steel matches, but God help whoever is on the other end of this as a tactical gun.
Bipod Business — Selecting the Best Bipod for the Task.
BY Clay Martin Published: September 20, 2017 { 7 comments }As far as tools go for your rifle, a bipod is very important. If you have never used one, it is an absolute game changer. Yes, I realize lots of animals got shot before we had them. Lots of animals were harvested using an atlatl as well, but I don’t see them often on store shelves.
So Long AutoGlove, We Barely Knew Ya – ATF Labels it a ‘Machine Gun’
BY Max Slowik Published: September 20, 2017 { 41 comments }Announced just a few weeks ago, the AutoGlove is a glove that simulates fully automatic fire with firearms, airsoft and paintball guns and even nailguns.
New Aero Survival Tactical Pistol and 80 Percent Kit
BY Max Slowik Published: September 19, 2017 { 1 comment }TNW Firearms is launching two new versions of their modular Aero series of pistols and rifles including a larger tactical pistol and 80 percent kits.
Don’t Be Lazy! Dry Fire Practice! Here’s How to Get Started
BY Clay Martin Published: September 19, 2017 { 14 comments }Nobody wants to hear about the hard work involved with learning to shoot, but that is what is required.
Recycling At Its Best: Working Aluminum Can AR-15
BY Max Slowik Published: September 18, 2017 { 8 comments }The crew at FarmCraf101, a YouTube channel, just proved that with the right will and know-how it’s possible to turn empty cans into working guns.
The Best Rifle Scope Ever Built: NightForce ATACR 7-35X
BY Clay Martin Published: September 15, 2017 { 13 comments }At this year’s SHOT Show, “Sniper Jesus” told me the new NightForce ATACR 7-35X was the best deal going in optics. I have anxiously been wanting to put this to the test. I begged, borrowed, cajoled, harassed, and arguably stalked NightForce for a review sample. Arguably stalked is a loose interpretation or so my lawyer tells me.
Earlier this week a box arrived from Orofino. And you know what? It was absolutely worth the wait.
Digital Night Vision Scope for $599? Hog Hunting with the ATN X-Sight II HD – Full Review
BY Jordan Michaels Published: September 13, 2017 { 16 comments }Earlier this year I noticed a Facebook ad for American Technology Network’s (ATN) new X-Sight II HD digital rifle scope. As firearm-related ads are wont to do, it called my name until I finally decided to check it out.






