Guns

Five Bucks: Dot, Dot, Dot Targets…

by God, Gals, Guns, Grub May 17, 2012 Gods Gals Guns Grub

I’ve been making and using dot targets for a quite a few years now.  The cool thing about dot targets is that you can stick dots (sometimes called labels) on just about anything to give a shooter a bulls-eye to shoot at… but don’t stick them on the in-laws and ex’s. You can find dot [...]

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TacStrike Turn Key Target Packages

by Matt May 17, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

No one makes it easier to buy steel targets and target stands than TacStrike. Their new turn key target packages include everything you need to start building your own set of training tools for your range. The people behind TacStrike are trainers themselves so they know a thing or two about setting up a range. [...]

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Gun Buyers’ Habits That Drive Me NUTS!

by Romeo Tango Bravo May 16, 2012 Romeo Tango Bravo

I currently dabble in the firearms industry as a gun salesman for a big box retailer and encounter customers with varying degrees of firearms knowledge. Before you instantly make the assumption that this post is the rant of a ‘gunshop commando’ just being an asshole; you need to hear me out. I look forward to [...]

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Review: INFORCE WML

by Matt May 15, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

There was a time when weapon lights were large, heavy, and expensive. Those days are long gone. The INFORCE WML is none of those things and that is what makes it great. Overview The INFORCE WML is an LED weapon light that has an output of 125 lumens for 2 hours. It accomplishes this with [...]

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Shootin’ to Kill…

by God, Gals, Guns, Grub May 14, 2012 Gods Gals Guns Grub

We packed up all the 4H shooting gear Saturday afternoon and as I headed back to my horseless carriage parked by the fifty-yard rifle and pistol range, my curiosity got the better of me.  I saw a young couple practicing downrange with a handgun about fifteen feet from their target.  The young fellow was teaching [...]

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Magpul MagLink Magazine Coupler Now Shipping

by Matt May 14, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

The Magpul MagLink Magazine Coupler is now shipping to dealers and distributors. This magazine coupler can be use to join 2 PMAG 30 or PMAG 30 M3 magazines. Check it out on Magpul.com.

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GLOCK Perfection?

by Matt May 12, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

I don’t like GLOCKs. Almost every handgun that I own is a GLOCK, but I don’t like them. The handgun that I carry daily is a GLOCK, but I don’t like them. I have thousands and thousands of rounds down range through GLOCKs, but I don’t like them. I don’t like having to capitalize every [...]

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BROWE Combat Optic – New Blue Reticles and A-TACS Camo

by Matt May 12, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

BROWE Inc is a relative new comer to the optics world but they are turning heads with their BROWE Combat Optic (BCO). The 4×32 BCO is now available in a variety of colors including black, FDE, and now A-TACS AU and FG. The BCO is also available with a variety of different colored reticles including [...]

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TacStrike Deluxe Arch Frame Target Stand

by Matt May 11, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

This new Deluxe Arch Frame Target Stand from TacStrike has a lot going for it. Like TacStrike’s original Arch Frame Target Stands, it has the unique arch shaped legs which makes it far more tolerant of uneven ground than typical “H” shaped target stands. It can also accept 1×2″ or 2×2″ furring strips as risers. [...]

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Investors Taking Notice of Ruger

by Matt May 9, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Apparently taking orders for over 1 million firearms in a single quarter is a great way to make investors stand up and take notice. Sturm Ruger & Co (RGR) stock has been on fire lately. Forbes.com says… RGR is a small-cap ($1.1 billion) company that is trading at about 20 times forward expectations for next [...]

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GWACS Armory CAV-15 MKII AR-15 Lower Receivers

by Matt May 8, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

A company called GWACS Armory out of Tulsa, Oklahoma has acquired the manufacturing rights, tools, dies and equipment of the Cavalry Arms CAV-15 MKII receivers. The CAV-15 MKII were a popular option for use in ultra-light AR-15 builds since their all polymer construction offers some weight savings against typical aluminum receivers. These lowers use the [...]

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Low Light Pics from God, Gals, Guns, Grub

by Matt May 7, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

It is always a good idea to train in low light scenarios, not just so you know how to fight in low light, but also so you can see how your gun and ammo choices perform. God, Gals, Guns, Grub just posted an amazing series of photographs of the muzzle flash on a few different [...]

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Gone in a flash…

by God, Gals, Guns, Grub May 5, 2012 Gods Gals Guns Grub

We live quite a ways out from the nearest city and it always amazes me how dark it can get when there isn’t much ambient light around like you’d find in town.  Over the years, I’ve known a lot of folks… even a few in law enforcement, the military, and competition shooters… that have shot [...]

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Review: Orion Concepts MOD-1 Holster

by Matt May 5, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Sometimes it seems that holsters are such simple things that are designed to do a simple task – carry a handgun. However, the sheer number and variations of holsters on the market should tell you that holsters, especially good holsters, are not such a simple thing after all. There are a lot of holsters on [...]

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Apex Tactical Parts for the S&W Shield

by Matt May 4, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

The new Smith & Wesson M&P Shield has been making some serious waves lately. Given that this is part of the M&P line, many people want to know which M&P parts from Apex Tactical Solutions will fit the Shield. Well, here is the answer… It turns out that many of their parts will work. In [...]

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Next Generation Arms Ceases Operations

by Matt May 4, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Here is some sad news – Next Generation Arms (NGA) is ceasing operations effective immediately. NGA was doing some unique and exciting things with their X7 and upcoming X8 chassis. Hopefully the rifles and tech behind them will live on with another manufacturer.  

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Coming Soon: Short Crank Lever from Battle Arms Development

by Matt May 4, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

It seems like Battle Arms Development is always up to something and the list of available levers for the BAD-ASS is always growing. The new Short Crank will be the next lever released for this already extensively configurable AR-15 selector. The Short Crank is a shorter version of the Crank lever. It is designed to [...]

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CBS Intentionally Violated Posted Gun Show Rules In Phony Undercover Stunt

by DavidCodrea May 3, 2012 AmmoLand

Gun Rights Examiner David CodreaUSA –(Ammoland.com)- “‘Bullet Button’ Used To Get Around California Gun Laws,” CBS 5 San Francisco reported Tuesday.“CBS 5 went undercover to a recent gun show at the Cow Palace in Daly City and found ‘California legal’ assault rifles throughout,” they claim.It’s a non-story, really, as their undercover team found nothing illegal—they [...]

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New Light Mounts from Haley Strategic Partners and a BCM Comp Sighting

by Matt May 2, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Haley Strategic Partners let the cat out of the bag regarding two new light mounts from their collaboration with Impact Weapons Components – the Thorntail SBR and the Thorntail MIL620. Both of these mounts are based on the excellent HSP Thorntail light mount. The Thorntail SBR is designed to keep the bezel of the light [...]

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GET OFF MY FARM!

by God, Gals, Guns, Grub May 1, 2012 Gods Gals Guns Grub

There’s a lot of folks in this country who have forgotten the freedoms they were granted by God and our forefathers who feel they need to limit the freedoms of others due to their own ignorance and short-comings.  Some of the ne’er-do-well, do-gooders feel they know better than parents when it comes to raisin’ kids.  [...]

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LaRue Tactical A-PEG Grip

by Matt May 1, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

The AR-15/AR-10 platform is capable of exhibiting extreme accuracy and is becoming more and more popular as a dedicated precision weapon. There may be no more precise ARs than those made by LaRue Tactical so it should come as no surprise that they are now offering a precision oriented grip for the AR. The new [...]

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Ares Armor Build Parties

by Matt May 1, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

Ares Armor wants you to know that you can legally manufacture your own firearms. That’s right, if you are not legally prohibited from owning firearms and you are not making them for resale, you can manufacture your own firearms. Ares Armor is hosting build parties that will help people turn their own 80% AR-15 lowers [...]

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New BCM Mid-Length Carbine Video

by Matt May 1, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

The latest video from BCM is attention worthy for a number of reasons. It contains a very succinct and interesting history of the carbine as a service weapon in the USA that is narrated by 2 of the men who know how to get the most out of it – Pat Rogers and Travis Haley. [...]

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Review: UW Gear Bandoleer

by Matt April 30, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

I have had the pleasure of trying out the UW Gear Bandoleer for both the AR and AK for the last several months. In that time, I have grown pretty fond of them. They have really impressed me with their low profile and versatility beyond just their intended purpose. These are more than just grab [...]

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PMAG 10 Pack from Brownells

by Matt April 30, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

I recently received an email from a new AR-15 owner who asked how many magazines they should purchase for their new rifle. I told them that I thought 10 was a good start. Many carbine courses require that the student have a minimum of 5 magazines and the ability to carry them on their person. [...]

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Review: Fight and Flight Tactical Shot Shell Carrier

by Matt April 28, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

As if the Fight and Flight Tactical Hybrid Patch Panels aren’t already versatile enough, now you can add even more functionality with the addition of a Shot Shell Carrier. While this Shot Shell Carrier is designed specifically for use on the Hybrid Patch Panel, it works as a stand alone unit as well. Overview The [...]

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Damage Industries Multi Mount Sling Mount

by Matt April 28, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

It would be quicker to list all the types of sling hardware that you can’t attach to the new Damage Industries Multi Mount Sling Mount (MMSM). It would be a very short list. The MMSM has 4 different places to attach a sling and is designed to work with all common sling attachment hardware. It [...]

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The Sins of My Youth…

by God, Gals, Guns, Grub April 27, 2012 Gods Gals Guns Grub

Years ago, my friends and I would get our faithful .22s out… you know, those handy rifles that every adolescent boy could have shot the eye of a bird out at a hundred yards or taken Hill 409 with the careful sniping of our tin can enemies… and fill our pockets with half a brick [...]

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Battle Arms Development News

by Matt April 26, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

There is a lot of good news coming out of Battle Arms Development (BAD) lately. They recently dropped me a note to bring me up to speed on everything they have going on. Active and Retired Military, Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS Discount It is pretty well known that BAD offers a discount to Military, [...]

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VLTOR SCAR Stock

by Matt April 25, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

VLTOR knows a thing or two about making stocks, especially for the AR-15/M-16. Now they are applying that know-how toward making an improved stock for the FN SCAR. The VLTOR SCAR Stock features beefed up construction versus the OE SCAR stock. It has a hinged buttpad that conceals a storage compartment capable of storing cleaning [...]

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Be Heard: Zombie Themed Firearms and Accessories

by Matt April 25, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

In the last installment of Be Heard, I asked what discontinued piece of gear you would like to see brought back. That is a pretty broad question so answers varied widely but at least two people asked for the return of the Blue Force Gear DAP backpacks. This week, I want to get your opinion [...]

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Gun Pr0n: Saiga-12

by USCitizen April 23, 2012 Traction Control

[Click pic for AVI video clip. 36.5 mb] Saiga-12 with 20 round drum magazine at the Dallas Blogshoot, April 21, 2012.  

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Dallas Blogshoot: Gun Pr0n and Other Pictures

by USCitizen April 22, 2012 Traction Control

Gallery includes three ‘Bonus pics’ from Tuesday’s Range trip! Good times.

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Know When to Hold’em or Fold’em…

by God, Gals, Guns, Grub April 22, 2012 Gods Gals Guns Grub

There’s been several recent self-defense shootings around the country, most notably the one in Florida, that have reminded me of a discussion I typically have at the end of teaching an NRA Basic Pistol Course/Ohio CCW course.  Many of my students have a lot of questions about carrying a concealed weapon, anticipating their soon to [...]

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Apex Tactical Specialties AEK Trigger for the S&W M&P

by Matt April 21, 2012 Jerking the Trigger

The Smith & Wesson M&P trigger gurus, Apex Tactical Specialties , have a new cure for the M&P trigger. The new AEK Trigger offers additional functionality that users were requesting after the introduction of the Apex FSS Kit. The AEK Trigger is machined from aluminum and hard coat anodized. It is designed to offer more [...]

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