Loose Rounds
Upcoming
A little teaser for a couple of things to come over the next week or so. Things got a little busy for everyone, then the weather hampered outside range testing. Pictured for upcoming testing is the KRISS Vector and the excellent HighCom Security active shooters kit plate carrier and two level 4 stand alone plates … Continue reading Upcoming →
Our Favorite Gun Blogs PT 1
We don’t often speak about other blogs here. One reason for that is that more than a few of the bigger names have stolen some of our posts and re-posted word for word our content. But there are a few that are outstanding in my opinion, and one in particular that is so good that … Continue reading Our Favorite Gun Blogs PT 1 →
Making the G3 (1970)
Filed under: Scattered Shots Tagged: G3, HK, Video
The Jericho 941: High Quality, With Quirks
My wife has a new gun. She wanted something metal. She wanted something that would be fun to shoot. She wanted something that would be interesting. We hunted interesting down, watched some Cowboy Bebop, and hopped on the internet. The Jericho was being re-imported once again by IWI, and after discussing the particulars of the … Continue reading The Jericho 941: High Quality, With Quirks →
Eotech At SHOT Show
Filed under: Misfires & Squibs, Scattered Shots
FN Advert
SoldierSystems shared this pretty cool ad from FN. Filed under: Scattered Shots Tagged: FN, Video
Leupold MK6 with Horus H58
I had the opertunity to play around a bit with a Leupold MK6 3-18 with the Horus H58 reticle. Horus reticles tend to be a polarizing subject as people seem to either love them or hate them. I am a big fan of the Leupold MK6 3-18. I’d take it over a S&B, Nighforce, or … Continue reading Leupold MK6 with Horus H58 →
What If YouTube Gun Channels Were 100% Honest?
What If YouTube Gun Channels Were 100% Honest? Look, as the Geico commercial reminds us, not everything you see on the internet is true. YouTube gun channels are no exception. While many are honest and forthright, many others are dishonest shills who will say anything to get more free stuff. YouTube posters … Continue reading What If YouTube Gun Channels Were 100% Honest? →
Highcom 4SAS7: a Seriously Tough Ceramic Plate at a Great Price
For a long time “ceramic” meant “expensive” when it comes to body armor. Either pay at least $500 at a minimum for a ceramic level IV plate or settle for a less expensive and less effective steel plate. As more regular folks buy armor for just in case, market pressure has forced manufacturers to adapt. … Continue reading Highcom 4SAS7: a Seriously Tough Ceramic Plate at a Great Price →
Inland Manufacturing M1 Carbine
Filed under: Shutter Shots
Inland MFG M1911A1 Test Part 2 Accuracy Testing
Friends, it can be said that I like 1911s. I love 1911s. I love the feel of a M1911, the way it shoots, its ergonomics, its recoil and its over all beautiful looks. I Blue, stainless, nickel, parkerized or duaracote, I love a 1911. But, almost without fail, my love for the 1911 is reserved … Continue reading Inland MFG M1911A1 Test Part 2 Accuracy Testing →
Upgrading My Outdated Weapon Lights, the Surefire X300
This past week, I sold a few of my older weapon mounted lights (WML) and got some very awesome deals on replacement lights. I sold several, over 12 years old, Insight M3 tactical lights and a first Gen Streamlight TRL-1. I carried some of these on duty years ago when they were the best/newest WML … Continue reading Upgrading My Outdated Weapon Lights, the Surefire X300 →
Inland MFG M1 Carbine Part 2 Accuracy Testing
This is the final part in the T&E of the Inland MFG M1 Carbine. In case you have no read the pr4evious posts, I examined the gun closely with plenty of close up pictures and tested the carbine for reliability in mud, snow, water and ice. Now at last is the accuracy portion of the … Continue reading Inland MFG M1 Carbine Part 2 Accuracy Testing →
Wolf Gray Color Comparison
Gray colored gear has become a bit of a thing lately for those looking for tactical gear that doesn’t give an overt military/LE feel. But is all wolf gray created equal? We’ve gotten a few pieces in to try out so we figured we’d do a color comparison. Here we have a Blue Force Gear … Continue reading Wolf Gray Color Comparison →
M855A1 EPR: The Armor Piercing Round That Wasn’t
The Army does not actually consider M855A1 to be armor piercing ammunition, but it is capable of some really impressive penetration. Standard M855 is stopped easily by ¼” AR500 level III body armor, but M855A1 can penetrate even level III+ steel armor. Bear in mind that the plate in that test was able to stop … Continue reading M855A1 EPR: The Armor Piercing Round That Wasn’t →
RTF2, the Pinnacle of Glock Production?
Recently Lipsey’s released another Vickers / Glock collaboration, with the Grey Gen3 RTF2 Glocks, much like the previously released Vickers RTF2 FDE Glocks. While the Vickers Glocks have a lot of Vickers Glock accessories, these Glocks are mainly focused around the 2009 RTF2 frame and are desired for this frame. The RTF2 frame was in … Continue reading RTF2, the Pinnacle of Glock Production? →
Is Ceramic Armor Really “Better” Than Steel?
Some things really are better. Cold beer is better than warm beer. Empire Strikes Back is better than Return of the Jedi. But in most cases, one thing is not really better than another thing, just different. As much as it pains me to admit, PCs are not better than Macs, just different. Depending on … Continue reading Is Ceramic Armor Really “Better” Than Steel? →
US&S M1911A1
The M1911A1 pictured below is special. it is an all matching US&S M1911A1. It is in beautiful shape. Finding one like this would take a very long time and cost a small fortune. In this case, it was restored. The gun was a effort of love by the owner of Moore Militaria ( http://www.mooremilitaria.com ) … Continue reading US&S M1911A1 →
FN M249S
Last weekend I was at the range zeroing an ACOG that I put a LaRue mount on and I learned that one of the regulars bought the new FN M249S. I was amazed by the trigger on it. Smooth and light. I was also surprised to see that the barrels came with KAC NT4 suppressor … Continue reading FN M249S →
Long Range Data Made Easy
When I and my friends first started our long range shooting career we learned to have handy little cheats with us for faster hits. This is certainly nothing new and it continues to this day in a different form. Before there was hand held computers and all manner of technology to help make the long … Continue reading Long Range Data Made Easy →