Shotgun Bore Burnishing: Actual gains in pattern density, evenness and point of impact consistency can be had cheaply by simply burnishing the shotguns bore, chamber and forcing cone. This applies to all shotgun bores other than chromed bores, all shotgun bores are polished but not burnished, burnishing removes all the scratches from shotgun bores left […]
The Best Build – Revamping the Glock vs 1911 Debate
While the Glock vs 1911 debate is about as old as gun forums it still rages. It’s likely to never end, and we’ll always hear 17 rounds versus 8, or how many World Wars did the Glock win? We aren’t settling that debate today, instead, we are going to revamp and talk about building Glocks […]
Blackpowder Firearm Ignition Systems
Black Powder Muzzleloaders. Man soon discovered that if black powder was put into a strong tube closed at one end, it would channel the power of its explosive charge towards the other (open) end (path of least resistance), pushing any object it encountered in the tube and propelling it at great speed. Thus the early […]
Blackhawk Leather Holster Review: Brand New MBoss
Rock that pistol with a new Blackhawk Leather Holster, the MBoss Lovers of leather holsters and tactical gear have more to love now, with the May release of this brand new to market Blackhawk Leather Holster, the MBoss, custom made for their favorite major-brand handgun. The MBoss is constructed of Italian leather, and is black, […]
Highlights From NRAAM 2018, With Several Photos
With the NRA Annual Meetings solidly behind us, I feel as though I should start to talk about what I saw a bit. What follows are some of the better pictures I took while there, and some info about the guns and gear I saw. Henry never disappoints at the NRA Annual Meetings. This time […]
Rifle Recoil Calculator
Centerfire Rifle Cartridge Reloading Energy Calculations: Rifle recoil and bullet energy, is a byproduct of the propulsion force generated by the powder charge held within a metallic rifle cartridge. The physical event of recoil energy occurs when a powder charge is detonated within a rifle barrel, resulting in the conversion of chemical energy held within […]
Boost Your Carbine Training With These Drills
Just about all serious students of home defense have a handgun or two and probably a shotgun prepped and ready around the house. But few folks I know and train seem to consider the carbine for home and vehicle defense. Aside from some potential legal issues while carrying in your car (know your state and […]
Glock 19 Tritium XS F8 Night Sights Review
XS F8 Night Sights Review As a longtime concealed carry practitioner and instructor for the past several years, I’ve seen lots of gadgets on guns. Most, in my estimation and in the eventual admission of the people who spent hard-earned money on them, are a waste of said money at the least. At worst, these […]
Black Powder Cartridge Reloading
Case prep is the same for a black powder cartridge, as for a smokeless cartridge. Prime with the same primers you would use if the cartridge were to be loaded with smokeless powder. Once the cases are cleaned, sized, and primed, they are ready to be charged with black powder. Powder Charging: When loading with […]
Exos Leather Gun Belt Review
Need a great gun belt? Check out Exos Exos Gear won me over some years back when I first tried out their backpack. It’s held up well and is still a staple in my hiking gear. So I was excited when, a year ago, Exos offered up their Amish-made bridle leather gun belt for testing. […]