When the M56 gear was adopted by the US Army it was during a very transitional period. Not like the trans periods in the Army today, Heyooooo!! Anyways.. The ammo pouches were first produced to be able to fit magazines and ammo currently in use and for the assumed 7.62MM Nato rifle of whatever modelContinue reading “Short M-56 Magazine Pouches”
Category Archives: Gear
A History of Speedloaders
Revolver speedloaders appeared not long after the first top-break and swing-open cylinder revolvers hit the market in the late 19th Century. Here is their history.
Tim CT Brian — Full Custom Stainless Colt Combat Commander — 45 ACP
An awesome Custom Colt Combat Commander built by the late Master, Tim ‘CT’ Brian.
Shooting for the Moon – Full Moon, Half-Moon, and Other Schemes for Rimless Revolver Cartridges
Smith & Wesson had full-moon clip patents years before the half-moon clip was patented. Given some of the schemes tried, I suspect that they were worried about how the loaded clips could be carried without damaging them. The most cynical part of my brain wonders if some insisted on them being able to be carriedContinue reading “Shooting for the Moon – Full Moon, Half-Moon, and Other Schemes for Rimless Revolver Cartridges”
The M1914/17 Mounted Cartridge Belt
Let’s go back even further to the days when the US Army still rode around on horses.
“Knife, Pocket, General Purpose.” US Army
I looked a long time for one of these in new condition and a decent price made during the Vietnam War. I found I could have 2 of those conditions met but not all three. Therefore I opted for one made close to the war. I found this one made just after it ended andContinue reading ““Knife, Pocket, General Purpose.” US Army”
Nelson Ford Q&A#37; 38spl 1911, S&W Cylinder Adjustments, Trigger Return Springs, Failure to Feed
Plenty to go over today I hope you enjoy, we talk about 8 round mags and my love for 7 round mags, 1911’s in 38 special – JaredAF just made an indepth video on them but I remember having a 38 special auto, a cold and a S&W, plus more about cylinder adjustments and 1911Continue reading “Nelson Ford Q&A#37; 38spl 1911, S&W Cylinder Adjustments, Trigger Return Springs, Failure to Feed”
Combat Shooting; My Equipment & Experiences At Combat Matches In Arizona In the 1980’s S&W Revolvers
I’ve had more than a handful of folks ask to talk about my experience shooting combat matches in the 1980’s so I gathered some old gear and have a few stories to tell. Hope you enjoy.
Molon’s “A Compilation of Red-Dot Sight Evaluations”
B-ARFCOM user Molon posted a helluva RDS eval thread which I have yoinked and shared below. First and foremost, the Aimpoint red dot sight is a combat sight. Its primary purpose is for use in situations that require “reflexive shooting” at multiple targets, at close ranges. The Aimpoint excels in this type of shooting becauseContinue reading “Molon’s “A Compilation of Red-Dot Sight Evaluations””
Reproduction Beogam/Leopard Camouflage
For history dorks like me getting a hold of appropriate (key word here) early Vietnam War spot camo has been a real headache. Often called Beogam or leopard camo there are a ton of varieties that existed. Mainly because it was sourced from all over at the time. I might have to do a postContinue reading “Reproduction Beogam/Leopard Camouflage”
