Over the past few weeks, I have been helping a friend determine what the issues are with a rifle. The subject of this article is one of 8 Larue rifles purchased by a local Police SWAT Sniper team for their use. Upon receiving the 8 rifles, they experienced a lot of issues with those rifles.Continue reading “Larue Tactical OBR 7.62MM Rifle .. Troubles..”
Monthly Archives: July 2022
It Came from The Vault
I thought I would talk about a few odds and ends from my personal hoard and give a few words for each item. First up we have here a Marbles vintage gun cleaning kit in its metal box. One of the higher end kits from its day, the rod was well made with a woodenContinue reading “It Came from The Vault”
The 82nd Airborne in Operation Husky
Just after midnight 79 years ago on July 10th 1943 the 505th PRCT, which included the 3rd Battalion of the 504th, the 456th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, Company ‘B’ of the 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion and other supporting units, would drop on to Sicily in the opening stages of Operation Husky. The remainder of theContinue reading “The 82nd Airborne in Operation Husky”
Springfield Armory’s Forgotten AR-15: The XM15
Despite what several gunwriters are claiming, the Springfield Armory Saint is not their first AR-15 rifle. Their first was the XM15, introduced circa 1982-83. However, Springfield has very good reasons to try to sweep the XM15 under the rug. It appears that in 1983, Springfield (or their fraternal sibling Rock Island Armory, Inc.) wrangled aContinue reading “Springfield Armory’s Forgotten AR-15: The XM15”
Turn the Tide: Guidelines for Open Carry
lothaen Congratulations Texas. Your incredibly pushy efforts to get open carry have succeeded in getting you a open carry provision added to your state CCW licensure. Open carry comes with certain responsibilities. In this handy guide, we will discuss the steps you need to take to avoid being a open carry douchbag. As our visibleContinue reading “Turn the Tide: Guidelines for Open Carry”
Some MACVSOG History
Here is a pretty neat bit of US Special Forces history. One of my friend’s on FB that is a MACVSOG vet shared this the other day. It is an encryption pad for use over the radio while on missions. From what I understand, 3 letter combinations were substituted for words or phrases commonly usedContinue reading “Some MACVSOG History”
OPTIC OF THE WEEK: Mark AR MOD 1 1.5-4x20mm
The Leupold MK AR 1x4x is a pretty nifty optic. With the increase in popularity of the variable power carbine optic and the increase in price that comes along with that popularity. The 1x-4x is no frills alternative that is still handy and versatile without the $1,800+ price. The scope has a 1 inch tubeContinue reading “OPTIC OF THE WEEK: Mark AR MOD 1 1.5-4x20mm”
DEATH WISH 2 Uncut From Vinegar Syndrome
If you are a vigilante and revenge movie fan like myself, who also likes uncut films in their most violent and degrading form, then I’ve got some good news about for you!. Vinegar Syndrome has released Death Wish 2 in its original, uncut form. Fully restored in Bluray and 4K UltraHD. • 4K Ultra HDContinue reading “DEATH WISH 2 Uncut From Vinegar Syndrome”
1941 Winchester Model 70 Possible USMC Sniper
The boys over at pre64win found a real treasure. I have my doubt about it being an actual USMC sniper rifle though. The serial number does not appear in Chandler & Chandler vol. 1, but every other detail of this “US PROPERTY” marked 1941 marksman .30-06 checks out. The details include a “USMC SNIPER” markedContinue reading “1941 Winchester Model 70 Possible USMC Sniper”
WHEN GUNS ARE OUTLAWED ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE GUNS
It’s a good thing guns are very strictly controlled in Japan. Otherwise Abe might be even more dead this morning. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been pronounced dead after an assassin with a homemade shotgun fired several shots from behind, hitting him in the left chest region. Shinzo fell to the ground, whereContinue reading “WHEN GUNS ARE OUTLAWED ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE GUNS”
Scattered Shots 