Putting S&W side plates back on (not that you should take them off), if the timing is early it’s not a bad thing, how old is my vice and so much more.
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Reproduction ARVN Rucksack Comparison
So a reproduction of the ARVN rucksack has finally come to market. Which is a welcome development in the circles that know of the elusive little pack. Particularly now that originals are becoming more expensive as well as more fragile with time. Something interesting with these reproductions is that they use reclaimed surplus for someContinue reading “Reproduction ARVN Rucksack Comparison”
Friday Fun
Springfield Armory Announces Launch of Echelon 4.0C Comp 9mm
Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the Echelon™ 4.0C Comp 9mm, an integrally compensated variant of the 4”-barreled compact Echelon 4.0C pistol. Engineered for carry like the 4.0C, the new Echelon 4.0C Comp carries on the duty-ready tradition of the full-size Echelon 4.5F, but with the addition of the integral compensator forContinue reading “Springfield Armory Announces Launch of Echelon 4.0C Comp 9mm”
Colt AR-15 Evolution Display
Colt AR-15 Evolution display at the 2017 Colt Collectors Convention in St. Louis, MO.
The Korean War Week 61: The South Koreans Strike as Ceasefire Talks Stall – August 19, 1951
DeSantis Slim-Tuk Holster Now Fits M&P Shield X
DeSantis Gunhide® adds the S&W M&P Shield X to our Slim-Tuk lineup. #137 Slim-Tuk™ This is a minimal ambidextrous IWB holster fashioned from Kydex®. One of the most unique features about this IWB holster is that it uses our tuck-able 360°™ C-Clip, which affords the wearer unlimited mounting options. The hardware can easily be reversedContinue reading “DeSantis Slim-Tuk Holster Now Fits M&P Shield X”
TWO POST AWB GUNS DOOMED TO MARKET FAILURE
By Luis Valdes The S&W 4566 TSW was the last of the 3rd Gen .45 Autos. Solid hunks of stainless steel with a levem of craftsmanship that rivaled custom guns. The Ruger P345 was the last of the classic P Series guns. Internally, it is a classic P97 .45 ACP with the cluttered sharp ergonomicsContinue reading “TWO POST AWB GUNS DOOMED TO MARKET FAILURE”
From Marsh to Timber, the Franchi Affinity is Built for the Hunt
As the first flights return to the skies, there’s one shotgun waterfowl hunters trust to be at their side—the Franchi Affinity series. With its refined ergonomics, rock-solid reliability, and proven Inertia Driven® semi-auto action that cycles everything from standard to magnum loads, the Affinity is built to perform when the marsh comes alive. From windsweptContinue reading “From Marsh to Timber, the Franchi Affinity is Built for the Hunt”
Shell Shock Technologies Introduces New Shell Shock 308 NAS3 Unloaded Cases
Eubank, Ky. (August 2025) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, is pleased to announce the commercial availability of its new Shell Shock 308 NAS3™ Unloaded Cartridge Cases. Engineered for 7.62 x 51mm and 308 rifles used by hunters, competitive precision shooters, law enforcement, and military professionals worldwide, theseContinue reading “Shell Shock Technologies Introduces New Shell Shock 308 NAS3 Unloaded Cases”
Scattered Shots 