Everyone has or at least has seen the old style bandoleers the Military sends off ammo in. Usually cotton cloth or something like that. Older ones had seven pockets and held two stripper clips of 10 rounds in each with a card board box keeping it secured in the pocket. The newer ones are 4Continue reading “New Use For Old Gear”
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LAV Pleads Guilty, Probably Going to Prison
Some bad, bad news. LAV is going to prison for some machineguns. It baffles me that Vickers and crew thought they could import MGs and not have the feds on their ass. All guns laws are unconstitutional. Now LAV gets his reward for years of loyal service as one of the .GOVs most elite attackContinue reading “LAV Pleads Guilty, Probably Going to Prison”
H&R M16A1 Clone
Our pal, Alex has picked up one of the new M16A1 clones branded as Harrington & Richardson from what used to be Nodak and is now owned by PSA. He tried one of the Brownells A1 clones from a few years ago and wasn’t happy. It had problem after problem and left a lot toContinue reading “H&R M16A1 Clone”
Smell The Napalm: The Story Behind This Incredible Scene
This guy on youtube has been making a video series on the making of Apocalypse Now with background history and details that blows the mind. This is one of his best ones yet. It is worth the watch.
NOT MUCH FOR FIGHTING: THE M1903 SPRINGFIELD
There are some US military fire arms that enjoy the love and adoration of millions of people. These guns earned a reputation from major battles and wars. Guns that entire generations used to fight off the enemies of America large and small. The M1 Garand, the M1911, the M1 Carbine. The M14… ahem.. Continue reading “NOT MUCH FOR FIGHTING: THE M1903 SPRINGFIELD”
PLANET TERROR
I love Planet Terror. When the Grindhouse double feature came out, I was one of four people in the theater and enjoyed every second of it. Deathproof was pretty good. But, Planet Terror was great. The film is a pure homage to exploitation films done in a very loving way and it was done perfectlyContinue reading “PLANET TERROR”
Vern Ewer Model 41
At first blush folks see a heavily modified Smith 41 finished in Hardchrome and assume it a Bob Loveless, but Vern Ewer at Spokhandguns in Washington was doing more exotic and IMO, cleaner work to the guns. This rig is everything a guy could want in a 22 autoloader circa 1982, a ~7″ barrel withContinue reading “Vern Ewer Model 41”
Remington Model 37
A real classic. The Model 37 was Remington’s attempt to compete with the superior Winchester Model 52. Now, I say the Model 52 is better, and it is, nut that isn’t meant to be taken as the Model 37 is a mediocre rifle. It isn’t, it is pretty damn ed good too! It has aContinue reading “Remington Model 37”
Peep Sight vs Open Sight: A Tale of Two Radii
Guest post from our pal Lothaen from over at The New Rifleman SIGHT RADIUS! MAH IRONS! Sight radius has been a mainstay argument for 20 inch AR15s for a long, long time. Another common argument is comparing the sight radius of western peep sights v.s. open sights such as those found on the AK platform.Continue reading “Peep Sight vs Open Sight: A Tale of Two Radii”
Tactical Musette Bag
When you want a Modular Assault Pack or zip on pack but have a taste for the retro or are just poor, slap a musette pack on it. What’s old is new again. Quick attach small packs are tactical hotness. But the idea has been around. Take the good old musette bag. The function wasContinue reading “Tactical Musette Bag”
Scattered Shots 