Author Archives: Shawn

Mylie Hudson Custom 1911

1911_purview Custom 1911 by Texas pistolsmith Mylie Hudson. About 18 months ago, a friend of mine came across a Mylie Hudson-built 1911 on GunBroker. I had never owned or seen one, so I bought it and started doing what I always do—researching the man behind the gun. To my surprise, I found him. I calledContinue reading “Mylie Hudson Custom 1911”

Adept Armor Introduces Two New Rifle Plates, Rebuilding Its Lineup Around Mission Roles

Emperor is now the lightest Level IV plate in its class, delivering full-coverage RF3 protection at 4.55 pounds, while Archon Mark 2 brings Adept Armor’s new Quatroid ceramic to the high-threat, performance-value center of the range at 5.2 pounds and $588. Denison, TX. (September 2026) – Adept Armor, developer of next-generation armor materials and plates,Continue reading “Adept Armor Introduces Two New Rifle Plates, Rebuilding Its Lineup Around Mission Roles”

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”

Scalarworks Announces All-New LEAP/08 30mm Quick-Detach Scope Mounts

EASTON, PA – Sep 17, 2026 — Scalarworks, an industry leader in lightweight, high-performance optic mounts, is proud to announce the official launch of the next-generation of its best selling LEAP/08 30mm Quick-Detach Scope Mounts. Engineered for precision, efficiency, and rugged reliability, the updated LEAP/08 introduces key mechanical optimizations and a refined design while maintainingContinue reading “Scalarworks Announces All-New LEAP/08 30mm Quick-Detach Scope Mounts”

Primary Arms Optics Releases the CLx 1-6×24 SFP Rifle Scope with New ACSS 22LR G2 Reticle

Primary Arms Optics has released the CLx 1-6×24 SFP Rifle Scope with the ACSS 22LR G2, a bullet drop compensating reticle built specifically for .22 LR. Underneath, it is the same entry-level low power variable optic already in the CLx line, now offered with a reticle calibrated to rimfire ballistics at a listed price ofContinue reading “Primary Arms Optics Releases the CLx 1-6×24 SFP Rifle Scope with New ACSS 22LR G2 Reticle”