How I Spent My Summer Vacation: AR-15 Rifle Builder Edition
I retired from full-time law enforcement two years ago, and I took a job as a part-time school police officer at a local school district. That means I now have summers off for the first…
Gunsmithing
Fix It Sticks New Pistol Armorer’s Kit is the Ultimate Portable Pistol Tool Kit
We’ve used Fix It Sticks tools for years. They’re compact, handy, high quality tools that help you work on and dial in the proper torque when you’re mounting a scope, installing a new quad rail,…
Things That Don’t Suck: M*CARBO Ruger LCP Max Trigger and Spring Kit
With the myriad of pocket pistols available today it can be hard to pick one that’s just right. I held off on a .380 to replace my old KelTec P32 for years since most of…
Pro Tip: Look at Your Ammo As You’re Loading Your Magazines
I was minding my own business at the Range at Austin yesterday, sending lead downrange while testing out a red dot sight. The Primary Arms SLx RS-10 is an impressive optic (especially for its price)…
The Making of an AllTerra Bolt Action Receiver [VIDEO]
I love these kinds of videos. While my company makes a competing product, we’ve built a couple guns on AllTerra actions and they seem fantastic. Plus a cool video is a cool video, and “making…
Scopes for Beginners: How Do I Align My Scope With My Gun? Scope Leveling the Easy Way
While there are dozens of products available to help you mount your scope in perfect alignment with your rifle, there’s one that I’ve used for many years that’s cheap, simple, and extremely effective. This is…
SHOT Show: Real Avid’s New Master Gun Workstation With Smart Assist Accessory System
Real Avid seems to have thought about everything with their new Master Gun Workstation. It’s got everything you need to work on your gun, from basic cleaning to mounting an optic or customizing your…
ATF Issues New Open Letter ‘Clariflying’ Partially Complete (80%) Striker-Fired Semi-Auto Pistol Regulation
The boys and girls at F-Troop in D.C. have issued another edict from on high concerning 80% striker-fired semi-auto pistol frames. With another waive of the regulatory wand, all of those folks with Polymer80 and Lone…
Building The Pig Truth, a .458 SOCOM Hog Hunting Rifle
[ED: Yesterday Jeremy wrote about a recent hot hunt that included his Pig Truth .458 SOCOM AR, a rifle that was purpose-built to reduce the number of pesky piggies that ravage the beautiful Texas landscape….
Gear Review: Wheeler F.A.T. Wrench Torque Tool
When I was reviewing Primary Arms’ version of the Holosun 507c (with its much-improved reticle), I realized pretty quickly that I needed to step up my tool game a bit. I know that for parts…