Below is a press release but I want to add a little to it. First, I would never personally buy a 1911 from SIG. I like SIG P220 series but that is about it. Next, I want to mention how amused I am over this. I keep seeing Gen Y and Zoomers all over theContinue reading “NEW SIG SAUER 1911-XSERIES”
Category Archives: Thoughts
Holy Ammo Kit
A throw back to Iraq in 2003/2004…Carrier, Chaplains Kit, Desert. Although these were intended to carry a Chaplains kit (2 carriers contained the contents of one kit for field religious services) these carriers were great for carrying extra 30-round magazines. We used them to carry an additional basic load (210 rounds) tucked away neatly inContinue reading “Holy Ammo Kit”
.30-18 Auto Pedersen Device Ammo
The ammo for it is probably even more rare and someone managed to run across some.
M855A1 Accuracy and Velocity
ARFCOM user Molon has posted an major test of the M855A1 service round, which you can read below. M855A1 ammunition is manufactured at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant near Independence, Missouri. The lot of Lake City M855A1 ammunition that was evaluated for this article was manufactured in January of 2021. There were no malfunctionsContinue reading “M855A1 Accuracy and Velocity”
Greasing The M1 Garand
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”
Wants vs. Needs firearms and Gear
By thinking about these things, you may find you are actually lacking in defensive essential gear.
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 US Rifle Model 1903 was originally made for theContinue reading “Springfield Rifles, What’s The Difference”
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”
