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Training Jump Gone Wrong

My friend, Ken Bird shares a story about a very bad day on a training jump. Early 70s I was on a combat equipment jump on Sicily Drop Zone. I was about 10th man in the stick. Back then we rolled our lowering line at the bottom of our ruck attached to our main parachuteContinue reading “Training Jump Gone Wrong”

XM148 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher

Today we have another post from Moore Militaria. You can visit the page and buy Vietnam war clothing and gear at http://www.mooremilitaria.com The Vietnam War saw the first practical use of dedicated grenade launchers versus the rifle grenades of WWII and Korea. The M79 Grenade Launcher was revolutionary. It was light weight, accurate and hadContinue reading “XM148 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher”

Best Glock Barrels: Top 7 for Reliability & Accuracy

I know a lot of you weirdos really like the Glock. A friend sent me this article asking me ” what do you think?” I have no idea what to think of it because I don’t use glocks and have no idea about the quality of these barrel or lack thereof But, I think you guysContinue reading “Best Glock Barrels: Top 7 for Reliability & Accuracy”

Bill’s Custom Automatics Colt

from pistol_purview Colt 70 series 1911 in .45 ACP —an absolutely drum tight shooting machine with a Barsto hard fit barrel, hand checkering, blended beaver tail, and Bomar rear sight, by retired police officer Bill Thompson (Bill’s Custom Automatics). This gun came out of Anchorage Alaska, and was made by Bill when he lived there,Continue reading “Bill’s Custom Automatics Colt”

History of the “Weaver Stance”

The excitement and challenge of wide open competition was what led Jack Weaver to develop the Weaver Stance, with the sole purpose of winning Jeff Cooper’s “Leatherslap” competition in Big Bear, California. In Cooper’s own words, “It began in 1956 at Big Bear when I set up the first Leatherslap. As far as I know,Continue reading “History of the “Weaver Stance””

WEAVER K4-F

The Weaver K4 was a top end optic of its day and it is easy to see why.

EOTECH NewVudu X Series Rifle Scopes

Plymouth, MI (January 2024) – EOTECH, the world leader in Holographic Weapon Sights, is proud to announce the introduction of the Vudu X line of premium rifle scopes. The X Series rifle scopes are designed to meet the demands of the outdoor enthusiast. Whether it’s 3-gun, hunting, or recreational shooting, the Vudu X scopes canContinue reading “EOTECH NewVudu X Series Rifle Scopes”

XTech Tactical Magazine Extension for Sig Sauer Standard Frame P365 with 12rd to 15rd Kit

XTech Tactical announces the release of their newest offering for the Sig Sauer P365 standard grip module which converts the factory 12rd P365 9mm magazines to 15rds. The kit replaces all components of the factory magazine other than the steel magazine body. The company is offering the kits as a single conversion kit or aContinue reading “XTech Tactical Magazine Extension for Sig Sauer Standard Frame P365 with 12rd to 15rd Kit”

The Vietnam War “Duck Bill ” Shotgun Muzzle Device

Above is a picture of a shotgun choke using during the Vietnam war, mainly by the SEALs, for infrantry combat. You don’t see many pictures of them in use or in action. As you know, shotgun buck or pellets exit and spread in a cone or circular pattern, mostly. The duckbill was made to disburse the patter in a horizontalContinue reading “The Vietnam War “Duck Bill ” Shotgun Muzzle Device”

A Nation Of Non-Compliers

Authored by Jeffrey A. Tucker via the Brownstone Institute, The train wasn’t scheduled for another 20 minutes, so I had a chance to contemplate the official sign on the door of the huge elevator leading to the platform. It said that only four people are allowed in because we must all practice social distancing. ThereContinue reading “A Nation Of Non-Compliers”