An iconic, although often over looked, piece of WWII equipment is the B3/B4 Life Preserver. Better known as the “Mae West.” Externally the B3 and B4 look almost identical but the main difference is the earlier one was a nylon exterior over a rubber bladder while the later was just solid rubber. Really more ofContinue reading “WWII “Mae West” Life Preserver”
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Left the Range – Dean Speir (1940 – 2023)
Love him or hate him, “Formerly Famous Gunwriter” Dean Speir was a force of nature. It seems that his unique voice recently left us on 26 October 2023. I’ve been holding off on this for two weeks, hoping to see definitive confirmation. Since no one else seems willing to post an obituary, here is myContinue reading “Left the Range – Dean Speir (1940 – 2023)”
Gone Hunting/Vacation Next Week
Kentucky’s modern rifle deer season starts 11/11/2023 ( tomorrow) and some young friends are coming in to try to get their first deer. So I will be hunting and mentoring next week. Don’t expect much posting from me next week unless I some how manage to get one Saturday and everyone else gets one onContinue reading “Gone Hunting/Vacation Next Week”
The M-1951 Field Jacket
The M-51 field jacket was the replacement for the M43 jacket.
The Wild Bunch
I love a good shoot-out movie. I have always loved them and very few are as iconic and legendary as The Wild Bunch. It was at one time the most graphic and intense shoot-out on screen. It was controversial at the time and a lot of people complained about it as being ultra-violent. The movieContinue reading “The Wild Bunch”
New SIG SAUER TANGO-DMR Tactical Riflescopes
NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 7, 2023) – Introducing the all-new TANGO-DMR series of riflescopes from SIG SAUER Electro-Optics – a high-performance riflescope line that delivers unrivaled accuracy and precision in a lightweight design with advanced optical prescriptions. “The TANGO-DMR offers exceptional clarity, precision, and ultimate versatility that’s equally suited for backcountry hunting and long-range competition; theContinue reading “New SIG SAUER TANGO-DMR Tactical Riflescopes”
Second Chance Combat Shoot – 1982 (Raw Footage)
After yesterday’s post of the 1986 Second Chance Combat Shoot, I stumbled across raw footage taken at the 1982 event. The cameraman who posted the video thought it was maybe 1984 or 1985, but you can occasionally make out the ’82 date on the shooters’ badges. Careful watchers will notice John Nowlin Jr., gunwriter/instructor JimContinue reading “Second Chance Combat Shoot – 1982 (Raw Footage)”
M1943 Field Jacket
Christmas came a little bit early for ya boy this year.
Stockman: Uncle Sam Doesn’t Have One Thin Dime For Biden’s $106 Billion War Package
Via David Stockman’s Contra Corner When you are faced with an existential threat to your very national survival, this is what you do. You mobilize your economy for all-out struggle and impose heavy-duty “War Taxes” to pay for a dramatic build-up of military capabilities. For instance, between 1939 and 1945 Federal government receipts rose nearly seven-fold—from $6Continue reading “Stockman: Uncle Sam Doesn’t Have One Thin Dime For Biden’s $106 Billion War Package”
Smith Defense New S365 Pistol
Just what we all have been clamoring for! FORT WORTH, TX., November 3, 2023 – SMITH DEFENSE an American design and manufacturing company crafting premium firearm parts and accessories, proudly introduces the S365 – a billet aluminum modular grip module for the SIG Sauer P365. For over a decade, Smith Defense has been at theContinue reading “Smith Defense New S365 Pistol”
Scattered Shots 