Loose Rounds
KJ Machining
I am not much of a fan of the M14 or SOCOM, but I know a good solid upgrade when I see one. If you have a SOCOM and want an upgrade, take a look at these guys. Filed under: Scattered Shots
Gemtechs New Just Release Suppresssed Upper
Filed under: Scattered Shots Tagged: Gemtech, Gemtech New at NRA show, New Gemtech Suppressed AR15 upper
Just Right Carbines
I ran into an interesting company at the NRA show I admit I had not heard of before. They had some neat little carbines chambered for the usual pistols rounds and fed by glock mags. Details in the video. Possible a test and review of one of these nifty little guns in the coming weeks. … Continue reading Just Right Carbines →
EOTECH’s New Rifle Optic Line
Eotech was showing a new line of rifle scopes. With glass made in Japan and optics that feature zero stops and illumination with battery life at 10,000 hours. Filed under: Scattered Shots Tagged: Eotech, eotech precision long range riflecopes, eotech rifle optics
The KRISS VECTOR
The KRISS V has been out for a while now and its probably fairly known to most. Seems after an initial interest , has not had the huge burst in popularity that a lot of people thought it would. The gun in its martial form is a submachine gun. Closer to a machine pistol in … Continue reading The KRISS VECTOR →
A story about a home made silencer.
I once met an old Machinist. When he learned I had guns he related this story: Once he read about silencers, and said that it was simple enough so he made one. He then put it on his single shot .357 Maximum. He proceeds to fire a .38 special hand load, it was a very … Continue reading A story about a home made silencer. →
A look inside the HK MR556 (HK416)
This week I saw someone posting online that the military prefers the HK416 because it is simpler than the M4. I had a really hard time not signing up for that forum to call the poster ignorant. Here are a few pictures showing some of the differences from an AR15 to an HK. The HK416 … Continue reading A look inside the HK MR556 (HK416) →
Launched Grapnel Hook
Here is something a little different. It is a lightweight grapnel that can be launched from an AR15 using a blank. While it is not sturdy enough to climbing, it was meant for uses like clearing out trip wires. It looks like the company that made these is out of business, but it is such … Continue reading Launched Grapnel Hook →
SCAR-H Review & Long Range Test
Since the SCAR-L and SCAR-H came on these scene and touted as the next best thing I was skeptical to say the least. Even now after using them both enough to get to know them, I find the 556 SCAR neato, but nothing about it justifies the hype that preceded it. The H on the … Continue reading SCAR-H Review & Long Range Test →
Winchester USA Forged / 9mm Steel-Cased
I am not a big fan of steel-cased ammunition. It has never really been that much of a savings per round vs. the quality you have to deal with. Recently (Ammoman.com) was kind enough to reach out and provided some ammunition to us. One of the rounds sent to us for testing is the new … Continue reading Winchester USA Forged / 9mm Steel-Cased →
Musings on Sniper ARs.
I heard that H&K won the Army compact semi-auto sniper competition. That surprised me as I thought Knights Armament Corp. would be a sure win. It will be interesting to see how the HK rifle turns out and how many actually get purchased. I find it interesting that the Army moved away from a … Continue reading Musings on Sniper ARs. →
The 5.56MM Service Cartridge
Ever since the 5.56 service round was adopted over 50 years ago, its reputation has had its ups and downs. We have went from the 55 grain M193 FMJ round to now having what seems to be a confusing amount of bullet weights and designs and with every different bullet we get a … Continue reading The 5.56MM Service Cartridge →
Bent M4
Unknown source or story. Maybe this is why the USMC held off on issuing the M4 for so long?Filed under: Shutter Shots Tagged: FAIL, M4 Carbine
Happy Birthday !
Today is an important day. Something momentous happened this day in the year of 1911. On this day a tool invented by JMB and Colt would be officially adopted and that would be so superb that it would still be in widespread use over 100 years later. And it would be used in such a … Continue reading Happy Birthday ! →
One way to break an Aimpoint T-1
I bought this used Aimpoint T-1, the former owner managed to turn the adjustment knob past the stops. In this particular case, the optic works fine unless you rotate it past its limits. If rotated past the limits it stops working until its turned another whole turn. It is kind of rare to hear about broken … Continue reading One way to break an Aimpoint T-1 →
SWISS 7.5×55 Inert Training Rounds
Here is something you certainly do not see every day. Arsenal dummy rounds for use in 7.5×55 Swiss. Used for training purposes and sundry. The rounds have something inside that gives them the sound of powder when you hold it close to the ear and shake. And as you can see in the picture an … Continue reading SWISS 7.5×55 Inert Training Rounds →
TNVC/ARFCOM giveaway.
Prizes will be awarded on April 15th. The Night Vision Company and AR15.com are doing a giveaway of multiple items including Night Vision, a thermal Scope, an AR15, and more. Click here to enter. Here is the prize list: Items in this giveaway will include: – TNV-14 L3 Omni 8 Multicam – http://tnvc.com/shop/tnvpvs-14-l3-gen3-omni-viii/ – TNVC … Continue reading TNVC/ARFCOM giveaway. →
A Tale of a 20” Colt A2 Barrel
Originally posted by Molon on the AR15.com Forums: Link to forum post. A Tale of a 20” Colt A2 Barrel This Colt 20” A2 barrel started its life on a factory-built Colt 6551. This was a pre-ban rifle, but this barrel did not have one of those evil, havoc-wreaking bayonet lugs; it’s otherwise essentially the … Continue reading A Tale of a 20” Colt A2 Barrel →
The downside to the AR15 ambi-safety.
One of the overlooked but great advantages of the AR15 is its easy to actuate safety/selector switch. Some other guns, actually most other guns have perfectly serviceable safeties but not ones that can so easily be used. Because of this many teach to place the AR15 on safe often, even when reloading. Now to … Continue reading The downside to the AR15 ambi-safety. →
A Good Idea
Filed under: Misfires & Squibs Tagged: Humor