There are two reasons we want to grease certain parts on the M1. The first reason is we require reliable function, the second reason is to reduce wear. The military was focused on reliable weapon function and less on long-term serviceability. The grease locations shown in the service manuals are designed to promote proper function.Continue reading “Greasing The M1 Garand”
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The Pipe Bombs Before Jan. 6: Capital Mystery That Doesn’t Add Up
Authored by Julie Kelly via RealClear Wire, The newly disclosed video shows a dark SUV pulling up to the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., at 9:44 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2021. It sits for several minutes until a uniformed man with a bomb-sniffing dog enters from the right and steps upContinue reading “The Pipe Bombs Before Jan. 6: Capital Mystery That Doesn’t Add Up”
Old Article On Colt HBAR
EXTRA Carry CCW Mag Pouch
A couple years ago, maybe longer I was sent this magazine holder thing for review. The reason it has taken me so long is I just couldn’t figure out the best way to use this thing. As you can see the idea is to clip it into a pocket. The problem is that the magazineContinue reading “EXTRA Carry CCW Mag Pouch”
OUTLAND (1981)
by Stark at LMO I have meant to write a review of this myself but looks like Stark beat me to it-ST The not-too-distant future. Io. The third moon of Jupiter. 262,070 miles from the planet. 70 hours from the nearest space station. One supply shuttle per week. Surface gravity is 1/6th that of Earth.Continue reading “OUTLAND (1981)”
Springfield Rifles, What’s The Difference
By Kevin O’Brien The US model 1903 Springfield rifle was made in five major versions. New entrents to collecting American martial arms sometimes struggle to tell these very similar rifles apart, but actually it’s pretty easy. Here’s a Springfield cheat sheet to take with you to the fun show: The rifle lasted decades more, but the sight didn’t. ThereContinue reading “Springfield Rifles, What’s The Difference”
XS Sights New R3D 2.0 Tritium Night Sights for Springfield Armory SA-35
Fort Worth, Texas (February 27, 2024) – XS® Sights is now offering its new and improved R3D 2.0 Tritium Night Sights for the Springfield Armory SA-35 pistol. These second-generation self-defense sights are available with a high-contrast green dual-illuminated Glow Dot front sight that is wider than many on the market at 0.145”. Brighter, stronger, andContinue reading “XS Sights New R3D 2.0 Tritium Night Sights for Springfield Armory SA-35”
Sad Tale From Civil War 2
“Come….come closer…” I said to the shooter who stood above me, checking my pockets for ammo or valuables as I bled out. The man ignored my words, tears in his eyes, trying desperately to remain callous to what had just transpired. Just moments before, this man was my enemy, and while exchanging gunfire, my foldingContinue reading “Sad Tale From Civil War 2”
The System’s Neatest Trick
The supreme luxury of the society of technical necessity will be to grant the bonus of useless revolt and of an acquiescent smile. —Jacques Ellul[1] The System has played a trick on today’s would-be revolutionaries and rebels. The trick is so cute that if it had been consciously planned one would have to admire itContinue reading “The System’s Neatest Trick”
Logan County, WV Sheriff Don Chafin
Last year, I talked about the Matewan Massacre over in WV and some of the stuff that went on. Everyone has heard about the Hatfield and McCoy feud of course but unknown to most people the Hatfield clan almost ended up in another feud in the mid 1920s. This was not with another family butContinue reading “Logan County, WV Sheriff Don Chafin”
Scattered Shots 