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M855A1: Beyond the Hype And the Hate
Many articles have been written about M855A1 since the US Army first announced plans to adopt a new “green” 5.56x45mm cartridge to replace M855. Often, those articles have been highly speculative or have referenced results from earlier versions of the M855A1 cartridge, before it was fielded widely. There has been a reflexive tendency to look … Continue reading M855A1: Beyond the Hype And the Hate →
L-3 Eotech Settlement over Fraud.
SoldierSystems.net posted up details on the settlement between L-3 and the US Government over problems with Eotech optics. Read SoldierSystems article here. Some of the important notes are that Eotech knew about issues back even in 2006. Various issues include changing zeros in temperature shifts, parallax error in cold temperatures, moisture entering sights and dimming … Continue reading L-3 Eotech Settlement over Fraud. →
FBI Selects Aimpoint T2/H2 for HRT & DSU
The FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) and Defensive Systems Unit (DSU) have made the switch to Aimpont. Both units have used various Eotechs for several years. Looks like they made the switch back in July to the Micro T2 and Micro H2. Here is the press release we received this morning from Aimpoint. DuncanFiled under: … Continue reading FBI Selects Aimpoint T2/H2 for HRT & DSU →
What Does “DRT” Stand For?
According to the manufacturer, it stands for “Dynamic Research Technologies” but the acronym more popularly stands for “Dead Right There”. Of course, this is no accident, the makers obviously want people to make that connection, but testing indicates that perhaps “Don’t Rightly Trust” or “Didn’t Really Test” may be more accurate names for this snake … Continue reading What Does “DRT” Stand For? →
Inland MFG 1911A1 Review Part 1
By now you have probably seen my part one review of the Inland MFG M1 carbine and know that the new Inland is making a niche for itself in the market for making WW2 reproductions or “re-issues.” A few weeks ago I got another gun from them. This time a 1911A1. It, like the M1, … Continue reading Inland MFG 1911A1 Review Part 1 →
Propaganda Artwork
Originally posted on Lost in Vietnam:
The determination of the Vietnamese people against foreign aggression. The Chinese, the French, and the US, all defeated, against all odds. “Nothing is more valuable than Independence and Freedom”. A phrase that resonates in the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people. They fought for their freedom until every…
The determination of the Vietnamese people against foreign aggression. The Chinese, the French, and the US, all defeated, against all odds. “Nothing is more valuable than Independence and Freedom”. A phrase that resonates in the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people. They fought for their freedom until every…
A Look At Buying Military Bolt Action Rifles
Many of the military rifles that end of in shooters hands are a little bit above wall hangers said to be good shooters, but often come with defects that make them inaccurate at best or dangerous to use at the worst. Others can be functional and fine as well as perfectly safe but have features … Continue reading A Look At Buying Military Bolt Action Rifles →
FBI 9mm Justification FOIA
One of our loyal followers, who was very interested in the FBI 9mm Justification article from last year, submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the FBI’s 9mm Executive Summary of Justification for Law Enforcement Partners. We figured someone else would have released the documents they had, as so many stated they also … Continue reading FBI 9mm Justification FOIA →
My Suggestions / Upgrades on your Carry Glock 43
The single stack 9mm market is huge. The Smith & Wesson’s Shield and the new Glock 43 are dominating that market. One great thing about Glock’s is the fact that just about everyone makes parts and accessories for them. The aftermarket accessories and parts are plentiful, and easy to install. So now you have your … Continue reading My Suggestions / Upgrades on your Carry Glock 43 →
Will Level III Armor Stop High Velocity 5.45mm?
By Andrew Betts 7N6 is some of the warmest 5.45x39mm ammunition available in the US, and it has a steel jacket. What’s more, 53 gr 7N6 is narrower and therefore has a higher sectional density than 5.56x45mm 55 gr M193, which we have already seen can easily defeat level III AR500 armor. Level III is … Continue reading Will Level III Armor Stop High Velocity 5.45mm? →
OUR 1 MILE SHOT ( JOINING THE 1 MILE CLUB )
It all started with an off hand comment. A friend and I had been shooting to 1,000 yards and a little beyond for years and while talking to a 3rd friend one day and telling him about the D&L sports ITRC and a recent article in The Accurate Rifle magazine about it, I mentioned a … Continue reading OUR 1 MILE SHOT ( JOINING THE 1 MILE CLUB ) →
A look at the M145 Machine Gun Optic
M145 MGO The Canadian company Elcan made a couple of odd scopes in the C79/M145 family of optics. These are fixed 3.4X scopes with external adjustments. The C79 scope are mainly for rifles, and are tritium powered like ACOGs. Usually when you see a used C79 for sale, the tritium is old and dim enough … Continue reading A look at the M145 Machine Gun Optic →
8mm Mauser vs AR500 Level III Steel Armor
By Andrew Betts If you haven’t read our previous articles on AR500 armor, please go back and take a look at them. There is some ground work laid in those articles that will help to put this test in better perspective. This article analyzes our test results for Turkish 7.92x57mm vs. AR500Armor.com’s Level III plate. … Continue reading 8mm Mauser vs AR500 Level III Steel Armor →
Getting ready for a shooting class.
A few tips for getting ready for a shooting class. First look at the required equipment list, the items listed there are probably good to bring. Water/Electrolyte drinks. Many instructors will provide water but it is good to bring your own. Better to have too much in your vehicle, than not enough. Lunch/snacks. I made … Continue reading Getting ready for a shooting class. →
Is Level III Armor Worthless?
By Andrew Betts We recently ran an article demonstrating that .223 Rem varmint ammunition could poke holes right through an AR500 Level III plate. This prompted some people in the forums to pronounce that Level III armor is worthless. Are they right? Are you wasting your money to buy a Level III plate? If one … Continue reading Is Level III Armor Worthless? →
The Dirty Little Secret Ammo Makers Don’t Want You To Find Out
The Dirty Little Secret Ammo Makers Don’t Want You To Find Out By Andrew Betts Every year we see several new “advances” in ammunition. These new products are invariably hailed by their makers as revolutionary. Sometimes the whole company is new. They promise something with ammunition that has never been done but they rarely deliver. … Continue reading The Dirty Little Secret Ammo Makers Don’t Want You To Find Out →
Mag Storage Solutions – Pistol Mag Holder
Last year we reviewed the AR-15 Mag Holder from Mag Storage Solutions. We were lucky enough to be the first to get a review out on the AR-15 Mag Holder. The AR-15 Mag Holder is a great product and functions very well; several of us at Loose Rounds have them. The owner of Mag Storage … Continue reading Mag Storage Solutions – Pistol Mag Holder →
More problems with Eotechs?
It is not new that I don’t like the Eotech. The problems I have had with the three Eotechs I have owned were: 512 Rev F. Batteries draining in under a month with the unit turned off. Broken battery compartment contacts. 552 Rev F. Extremely dim, possibly due to losing its nitrogen purge. 553 Battery … Continue reading More problems with Eotechs? →
Inland MFG M1 Carbine Test & Review PART 1
the M1 carbine. Loved and hated in equal parts it seems. Meant to replace the pistol for rear line troops. officers and the GIs that did not need a rifle, the M1 carbine is well known. In recent years a few companies have started to make new “clones” of the m1 carbine to satisfy the … Continue reading Inland MFG M1 Carbine Test & Review PART 1 →
AR15.com 26″ Covert Takedown Case
I was looking for a smaller case to put an SBR or broken down AR in. I have owned several AR soft cases and have paid quite a bit of money for them. About a year ago I saw the AR15.com 26″ Covert Takedown Case. For 60.00 dollars it looked like a case worth taking … Continue reading AR15.com 26″ Covert Takedown Case →