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How to shoot, or rather HOW TO AIM A COMBAT PISTOL
From the old Arsenal of Democracy blog. I often get asked, typically by people who should know better where a combat gun/carry should “shoot”, or rather where they should aim their “gat” at fighting distances to hit their targets. In my opinion, ALL fighting pistols should have a Point of Impact (POI) exactly or closeContinue reading “How to shoot, or rather HOW TO AIM A COMBAT PISTOL”
Forward Controls Design Introduces OPF-G6 Optics Plates for Glock Gen 6 ORS
Forward Controls Design has released the first models in its OPF-G6 family of heavy-duty optic plates for Glock Gen 6 pistols equipped with the Optic Ready System (ORS). FCD was not first to market with Gen 6 optic plates, but that was never the objective. Additional development time was spent refining the interface, material selection,Continue reading “Forward Controls Design Introduces OPF-G6 Optics Plates for Glock Gen 6 ORS”
M1 Garand Clip Loader
From Walter J. Kuleck When the U.S Army adopted the U.S. Rifle, Cal..30, M1, they were faced with a dilemma. A short-term dilemma, to be sure, but a dilemma, nonetheless. The requirement placed on John Garand to incorporate an en-block clip into his rifle design, rather than the detachable box magazine Garand had adapted hitherto,Continue reading “M1 Garand Clip Loader”
Barnes Bullets Expands Into 8.6 BLK With New Factory Offerings
MONA, Utah — Barnes Bullets, LLC is proud to announce its entry into the rapidly growing 8.6 BLACKOUT market with two all-new factory ammunition offerings: a 200-grain Barnes TAC-TX® loaded in VOR-TX® ammunition for supersonic hunting performance and a 300-grain Sierra MatchKing® loaded in Barnes Suppressor Series ammunition for subsonic applications. Together, the two offeringsContinue reading “Barnes Bullets Expands Into 8.6 BLK With New Factory Offerings”
FPC Victory: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Interstate Handgun Purchase Ban
Court reverses lower court, renders judgment for FPC, and holds federal handgun purchase restrictions unconstitutional under the Second Amendment Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today a major victory in Elite Precision Customs v. ATF, with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit holding that the federal government’s ban on direct interstate handgunContinue reading “FPC Victory: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Interstate Handgun Purchase Ban”
The Korean War Week 118 – The Outpost Armor – September 22, 1952
This week we take a look at the hilltop armor used by the UN for the outpost war- the pros and cons. There’s still plenty of fighting this week, for Old Baldy, for Outpost Kelly, and behind the scenes a whole lot of South Korean POWs held by the UN may be soon going home.
Lindsey Owen Alexiou Custom Colt
From 1911_purview This two tone 70 series Colt was massaged by Motown pistolsmith Lindsey Owen Alexiou (1936–2012). Lin was the founder of Trapper Gun, Inc, which he established in 1969. Working in the Detroit suburbs, Alexiou became a respected figure during the golden age of American custom pistol smithing. He was was known to radicallyContinue reading “Lindsey Owen Alexiou Custom Colt”
SIG Announces Some New Pistol
P385-MACH3D (launches EOY 26) P385-COMP P385-FULL P385-CARRY P385-COMPACT Look for pricing starting at $599. Learn more at sigsauer.com
Finding your rifle’s place in model 70 production history
From Pre64win Knowing the details of when your rifle was manufactured and what production generation your rifle is from is essential knowledge for every model 70 owner. Whether you are buying parts, or just trying to understand how your rifle fits into the model 70 family of rifles, it begins with knowing when it was made. ThisContinue reading “Finding your rifle’s place in model 70 production history”
