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COLT 901 M.A.R.C. Accuracy Test & Review PART 1
Review of the new modular rail As readers know, Colt Defense sent me the new 901 variant a few weeks ago called the Colt 901M.A.R.C.. The new gun is different than the first version in that it has a modular rail. The forearm is monolithic and free floating just like the LE901. but now […]
Magpul MS1 Sling
In the past, I hadn’t ever paid a whole lot of attention to the Magpul MS series slings for a variety of reasons. I’m not a fan of single point slings so the MS 2/3’s 2 to 1 point convertibility was of no use to me, nor were the hooks/clips/rings that went along with the […]
XM148 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher
Today we have another post from Moore Militaria. You can visit the page and buy Vietnam war clothing and gear at http://www.mooremilitaria.com The Vietnam War saw the first practical use of dedicated grenade launchers versus the rifle grenades of WWII and Korea. The M79 Grenade Launcher was revolutionary. It was light weight, […]
Colt Defender vs. Glock G26 Size Comparison
While taking a break from testing the new Colt 901 Shawn and I put his Colt Defender and my Glock G26 together for a quick comparison. Colt lists the Defender as having a 3″ barrel, with an overall length of 6.75″ and weighing in at 24 oz. Glock lists the G26 as having a 3.42″ […]
A PICTURE OF JOHN UNERTL
Time to take a second and turn back the page of time for a bit. If you have followed us for any amount of time, you have heard the name Unertl. A long gone very high quality rifle scope maker. The optics were the best made for the time. Unerlt was the maker of the […]
DEER HUNTING WITH THE COLT901 M.A.R.C MODULAR CARBINE
The third day of the Ky modern gun season started out cold and dreary with light rain mixed with sleet. All morning I had set around debating with myself on if I should suffer the weather , the climb up the mountain and the hours and hours of boredom. I had stopped hunting deer […]
USMC M14 Rifle Marksmanship Training Film
Found on YouTube: Filed under: Scattered Shots Tagged: M14, USMC, Video
Deer Kill With The COLT 901 M.A.R.C. ( maybe the first?)
I can not say for sure. But I may be the first person to make a big game kill with the new Colt 901 MARC modular rail carbine. I shot this 8 point buck today from around 240 yards. The gun is clearly enough for medium to big game. I will tell the full […]
Body Armor: Vietnam Use and Development
Again today we have a post from Moore Militaria. This time about body armor and its development. You can buy all your Vietnam war super accurate and authentic reproductions uniforms and real gear at http://www.mooremilitaria.com. Body armor and flak jackets have been something sought after by armed forces around the globe to protect their […]
(FIRST IMPPRESSIONS )COLT 901 M.A.R.C MODULAR RAIL CARBINE
If you follow are Facebook page, you will have known for a few weeks I was getting the new Colt 902 variant from Colt Firearms for T&E. The new gun is the 901 M.A.R.C. It is a modular rail carbine. It has all the same features standard on the LE901 but with a few […]
NYPD SHOOTINGS STATS 2005
Several years ago I ran across some stats and numbers about shootings in New York City with the focus on the NYPD. I recently ran across it again and thought I would share it here as a lesson. It should impress those who think the police will always be there to save the day and […]
Training with Roger Phillips
Submitted by Mark Hatfield. Training with Roger Phillips Two courses back to back. Fight Focused Handgun III and V. Ahh, Pennsylvania, green, rolling, rocky, cowfull, wheaty, roads on sharp little hills which make driving just like going over the peak on a roller coaster, climbing up facing the sky then going over the top not […]
OLD COLT ADs (PART 3 )
If you are a regular reader, you know we like to post copies and scans of old and vintage colt ads related to the AR15, This is currently the biggest set we have found. Some really good stuff this time.Filed under: Scattered Shots, Shutter Shots Tagged: Old COLT Ad scans, vintage colt ads
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South Korean SWAT PEACEMAKER Tactical BELT( Guest Review )
Today we have another guest Post from Janet Chan. Janet did a review of the South Korean SWAT team LBE/Tactical vest a few weeks ago. Today she is writing about the 1st line belt made by the same company and used by the same South Korean SWAT units. I […]
Houlding Precision Firearms Muzzle Brakes
Believe it or not, despite all the challenges we have to face as firearms owners in this beautiful yet crazy state of ours, some truly great firearm companies are in the Golden State, such as Houlding Precision Firearms located in Madera, California. While chatting with these folks about their family run business on social media […]
Leupold TS30 A2
Filed under: Shutter Shots Tagged: AR15, Leupold
The XM16E1 Rifle
We have another guest post from Mr. Trey Moore of Mooremilitaria. Moore’s has a huge selection of very exact reproduction Vietnam war clothing and rare camo along with original field gear and other items. He has about anything you would want if you like Vietnam war items, including PAVN and VC forces gear. Mooremilitaria is […]
Auto Ordnance Thompson “SMG” Carbine
A few weeks ago I got my hands on one of the .45 ACPThompson Semi Auto carbines. The gun is obviously a semi auto copy of the iconic WW2 Submachine gun that every one has seen knows it on sight if not by name. I have been curious about these for years ,I […]
Full Metal Jacket for Home Defense?!? By Andrew Betts
Today we have another guest post from Andrew Betts about using ball ammo inside your home. This article is the opinion of Andrew but not necessarily the opinion or philosophy of the owners of looseorunds.com. Everybody knows that ball ammo penetrates too deeply to be considered for defense, right? Full metal jacket doesn’t […]