When my husband (Duncan) first proposed the idea of me taking our states carry class, I was kind of unsure.
Category Archives: Thoughts
Northern Lights
A few days ago that solar flare storm hit the earth ( where we live) and caused a light show all the way down into Kentucky (where I live). I snapped some pictures because it is a once in a life time event(omen?).
Brownells 20 Round AR15 Mags
No, Scattered Shots has not been bought by Brownells. Not yet anyway, ( Call me Pete..) Their new retro line of guns, parts and mags has been a big hit lately. The guns have honestly been a little hit or miss. I have heard has many people having issues as I have heard of peopleContinue reading “Brownells 20 Round AR15 Mags”
Imported Valmets
No, I don’t have one. But I’ve always wanted one. Some of you will recall the good old days ( for access to imported rifles) when you could walk into a gun store and see things like Norinco AKs, Polytec M14s and all manner of things now lost to time and collectors with larger wallets.Continue reading “Imported Valmets”
An Exceptional Pair of Armand Swenson Customs — Colt 1911 Government & Commander — 45 ACP
Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) M1911A1 Pistol
In this post, I give you a look at my Range Grade CMP M1911A1.
Belleville Jungle Boots Review
I have had the new Belleville “canopy” Jungle Boots for over 10 months now and have been using them very hard. I was skeptical that they would hold up as well as my others because they cost a little more than 100 bucks and are made from imported material. On top of that, right outContinue reading “Belleville Jungle Boots Review”
Out of Town Oct 1st-2nd
No posts from me on the 1st or 2nd. I have to travel out of town for a friend’s wedding (poor dumb bastard). It is a bit of a drive and I won’t be back till the early morning hours on the 2nd. Posting from me will resume on the 3rd but will probably notContinue reading “Out of Town Oct 1st-2nd”
Exotic Barrels Part 1: Squeeze Bores
By Kevin O’Brien In 99 repeating 9% of gun barrels, the caliber is what it is, and the bullet that comes out of the barrel is the same diameter it always was, just marked by the rifling. Likewise, the rifling twist is what it is, and from the point where is picks up in the leade (forwardContinue reading “Exotic Barrels Part 1: Squeeze Bores”
Swiss 5.56MM 55gr. Accuracy Test
You hear a lot about how great Swiss made stuff is, ammo included. The GP-11 is unquestionably excellent. As good as any Federal Gold Medal Match 308 even. But how is the 5.56MM? A friend gave me a box of it he had to try out. Unlike him, I wasn’t going to blast it atContinue reading “Swiss 5.56MM 55gr. Accuracy Test”
