The U.S. Military uses the Knights Armament Corp.’s M4 and M5 rail systems on the M4 and M16 respectively. These rails are good heavy duty products. That said, they are an aging design and there are newer lighter cheaper nicer designs. MSRP on the M4 and M5 RAS run about 320 dollars which is ratherContinue reading “Installing The KAC M4 And M5 ras”
Category Archives: Thoughts
AR-15 Extractors
On the left is an older worn unknown brand AR15 extractor. Note the chips on the groove where it holds a case rim. The extractor spring has a blue insert. It’s replacement on the right has a black extractor insert, and an O-ring. The rifle the old extractor was pulled out of was having someContinue reading “AR-15 Extractors”
Auto Ordnance Thompson “SMG” Carbine
A few weeks ago I got my hands on one of the .45 ACP Thompson Semi Auto carbines. The gun is obviously a semi auto copy of the iconic WW2 Submachine gun that every one has seen knows it on sight if not by name. I have been curious about these for years ,I haveContinue reading “Auto Ordnance Thompson “SMG” Carbine”
The Tactical Link Gen2 PRM Review
A few weeks ago, Tactical Link graciously sent me one of their PRM sling mount. This is the 2nd gen of the rail mounted sling mounting point for QD sling swivels. I opted for the coyote PRM since my gun is a FDE anodized Colt 6940. I was very excited to get this mount andContinue reading “The Tactical Link Gen2 PRM Review”
BREAKTHROUGH BORE CLEANER
This will basically be a “part 1″ of a more longer lasting test period. Cleaning solvent is one of those things it takes a long time and a lot of different things to really evaluate to my satisfaction. I wanted to talk about it and my first thoughts on it as sort of a kickContinue reading “BREAKTHROUGH BORE CLEANER”
A Look At Buying Military Bolt Action Rifles PART 1
Many of the military rifles that end of in shooters hands are a little bit above wall hangers said to be good shooters, but often come with defects that make them inaccurate at best or dangerous to use at the worst. Others can be functional and fine as well as perfectly safe but have featuresContinue reading “A Look At Buying Military Bolt Action Rifles PART 1”
Soft Armor And Other Thoughts
We have another post from Brain, from over at http://www.thenewrifleman.com. This time is gives his thoughts on body armor for new buyers. I obtained some level III soft armor a few years ago. I didn’t get Molle or a camo setup, I purchased a flat black concealable vest from http://www.bulletproofme.com. My reasoning was, in part, basedContinue reading “Soft Armor And Other Thoughts”
Stupid Sayings: “I’d Rather be Lucky Than Good”
Shared post from Sunshine_Shooter This one really grinds my gears. I’ve heard it all my life, and from people who should know better. I remember my dad saying this when I was younger, and I heard Jocko Willink say it on a recent podcast. Am I missing something? Let’s look at this critically: “I’d ratherContinue reading “Stupid Sayings: “I’d Rather be Lucky Than Good””
Some Swedish Cold War Prototypes
Gram 63 battle rifle. Prototypes were made in 6.5×55 and 7.62×51. Lost out to the G3 due to cost. Post-war MG-42 clone in 6.5×55. Lost out to the FN MAG.
UZI Review
By Adam long time friend to the website. From watching them pop out of Secret Service brief cases during the assassination attempt on Pres. Reagan, to reading stories of Israeli conflicts and African bush wars on the pages of Soldier of Fortune Magazine, to hearing Arnold Schanzegger ask for a “UZI nine millah meetah” inContinue reading “UZI Review”
Scattered Shots 