The Leupold MK AR 1x4x is a pretty nifty optic. With the increase in popularity of the variable power carbine optic and the increase in price that comes along with that popularity. The 1x-4x is no frills alternative that is still handy and versatile without the $1,800+ price. The scope has a 1 inch tubeContinue reading “Mark AR MOD 1 1.5-4x20mm”
Category Archives: Thoughts
STRIBOG SP9A1
Arfcom User N_Parker posted a great review on the STRIBOG SP9A1 So I took the plunge into the unknown and purchased a Stribog as soon as they became available. Pending a range report, I am really liking this pistol but I do have a couple of concerns. I am hoping these take-off in popularity makingContinue reading “STRIBOG SP9A1”
Tikka T1x 22LR: The Raw Truth Review
Today we have a review of a rifle shared from Matt at everydaymarksman his review has been a long time coming. It’s no secret at this point that I’ve been spending a lot of time with the Tikka T1x MTR in 22lr, as it served as the basis for my “Noisy Cricket” precision 22LR project.Continue reading “Tikka T1x 22LR: The Raw Truth Review”
OTTE Gear Narco Playa Shirt
That’s right. You knew I would get it. I get the new OTTE Aloha limited run shirt every year and this year is no different. This year the theme us 1980s drug running. The shirt has all kinds of little tips to that. CAR15s, switchblades, jets, boats, MAC-10s etc. You can see it all inContinue reading “OTTE Gear Narco Playa Shirt”
AR15 & Unertl Combo
I have seen various mounts for a Unertl to work on an AR15. The earliest I’ve seen was done by a USMC RTE armorer in Vietnam. It mounted the USMC contract 8X Unertl to an M16. Reading his comments on it gave me the impression he did it just to see if he could doContinue reading “AR15 & Unertl Combo”
Movies For Gun Guys
Guys who really like guns also tend to like movies, particularly movies with gunplay in them. No big surprise. Any movie with gunplay and action gets attention from the gun community, but there are some movies that hold a special place in serious gun enthusiasts’ hearts. These are “Gun Guy Movies”. What sets them apartContinue reading “Movies For Gun Guys”
Crawford Customs Colt
pistol_purview Richard A Crawford (1935-2017) was a US Army paratrooper who served in Korea and later as a Dutchess County (NY) deputy sheriff. Dick was on the 1976 US Olympic Pistol Team and later built bullseye guns like this one through his shop Crawford Customs in Pleasant Valley NY. D45 “skip line” grips by SteveContinue reading “Crawford Customs Colt”
My Friend’s Tiger Stripe Repros Now For Sale
Last year I showed you guys the reproduction tiger stripes made by my good friend Hau Luc . Several of you asked me to keep you up to date about when he would start selling them. He has them up along with other Vietnam war camo uniforms at extremely reasonable prices for reproductions. I haveContinue reading “My Friend’s Tiger Stripe Repros Now For Sale”
Bobby Cogan Colt
pistol_purview Old school 70 series Colt by Bobby Cogan. It’s all there for me—welded and fit factory Colt barrel is snug AF, Swenson ambi safety, front and rear cocking serrations, checkered front strap, MSH, and rear of the slide, gross Millet rear site, 3 hole Greider trigger, magwell, and BLACK CHROME (not blue) slide overContinue reading “Bobby Cogan Colt”
Controversial: THRILLER A CRUEL PICTURE
The boys are back discussing some of the most controversial movies ever made. This week was one Shawn reviewed a while back, called Thriller: A Cruel Picture, otherwise known as They Call Her One Eye. A straight up revenge story, it starts out with a young girl being attacked by a local pervert. Because ofContinue reading “Controversial: THRILLER A CRUEL PICTURE”