January 2024 – Page 2 – Scattered Shots

Sniping With The M16A1

Early efforts to use the M16 for sniping

No not the effort to make a dud of a pistol, but one of the last true amphibious operations to take place. 58 years ago today, January 28th 1966, Operation Eagle commenced. It was a joint operation with the 3rd Marine Amphibious Force and the South Vietnamese 2nd Division. It was also launched in conjunctionContinue reading “Operation Double Eagle”

Advisor Vibin’

The spread is inspired by the below photo.In the early days of Vietnam the US sent Special Forces/Green Berets to train locals. They often wore commercial purchased or locally made camouflage uniforms. The earliest advisors look to have used private purchased commercial pieces while later ones look to use the locally made ones. The mainContinue reading “Advisor Vibin’”

Kevin vs. Cujo

From PTMN Kevin’s fellow Green Beret and friend who you all know as PTMN in the comments shares this story about Kevin. Here’s a pic of Kevin Obrien’s blood thirsty and vicious sparring mate on the ridgeline above Firebase Romero. In the pic, the dog doesn’t look vicious at all, in fact he looks prettyContinue reading “Kevin vs. Cujo”

SHOT SHOW ROUND UP FROM Sunshine Shooter (Part 2)

CZ-USA: Scorpion Evo in .22LR The title says it all. MSRP around a grand, no pistol version expected. Big letdown, honestly, but maybe interesting to some. RISE ARMAMENT: Watchman XR in 22ARC Honestly, I didn’t know that Rise Armament made entire guns, I thought they only made triggers. Or maybe this is the first? That’s not really asContinue reading “SHOT SHOW ROUND UP FROM Sunshine Shooter (Part 2)”

Sunshine Shooter’s SHOT SHOW Roundup

Our pal has done the work I’m too busy ( lazy?) to do for SHOT. He has been compiling some of the more interesting ( debatable) products. You can take a look below. It’s that time of year again, SHOT Show. As in years previous, we will be trolling through the SHOT coverage and curatingContinue reading “Sunshine Shooter’s SHOT SHOW Roundup”

Some More Blue Python Pictures

The pissing and moaning online has already started over the bluing of the pythons and what it actually looks like. In my experience , the better the bluing the harder it is for normal cameras to capture accurately. It is not a black finish over stainless steal. It is not the same formula as the original. TheContinue reading “Some More Blue Python Pictures”

Unity Tactical Integrated Magnifier

UNITY™ Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, unveiled the market’s first integrated 4X magnifier at SHOT Show 2024. The FAST™ FTC 4X brings the magnifier up to the established FAST height of a 2.26″ optical centerline from the rail. Integrating the mount with the optic shaves weight,Continue reading “Unity Tactical Integrated Magnifier”

Hognose ( Kevin O’Brien ) Pistol & Video

I have a real treat for you guys. I happen to be friends with a lady who was also friends with Kevin. I had no idea until I was talking about him to her today. Her husband was on Kevin’s special forces team. Like me, she bought one of Kevin’s guns from his estate. InContinue reading “Hognose ( Kevin O’Brien ) Pistol & Video”

Samson Manufacturing Corp New S.A.S. Stock w/Folding Picatinny Adapter

Keene, New Hampshire USA – The apex of precision engineering and tactical functionality. This easily adjustable metal folding stock provides a streamlined and formidable solution for those who demand peak performance in tactical scenarios. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the S.A.S is skeletonized to eliminate unnecessary bulk, allowing your firearm to achieve a leanContinue reading “Samson Manufacturing Corp New S.A.S. Stock w/Folding Picatinny Adapter”