A gift that grows on you

For Christmas, my folks got us a ‘grow your own mushrooms’ kit. I love gifts like these because they’re fun and things you’d have never thought of buying yourself. The kit is from Back to the Roots in case anyone is interested. It comes in a box with everything you need. You remove a panel off the front, make a cross cut, take the bag out and soak it for 24 hours, then put it back in the box. In a few days, you start getting edible fungus! This is day 4 of growing, although our kit took...

posted @ 2/1/2012 8:37:04 PM | Feedback (8)

Now that’s a challenge

Will It Blend? They don’t think it will Why: For years now BlendTec, makers of the ultimate blender, has been blending iPads, pens and everything imaginable up to and including Chuck Norris to prove just how tough their handy kitchen appliance is and posting the videos all over the internet. We're convinced... almost. You see, for a few years now we've been emailing, Facebook posting and offering one of our pens up for the BlendTec "Will It Blend?" challenge and so far, nothing....

posted @ 2/1/2012 4:05:34 PM | Feedback (1)

A great idea or sheer insanity?

A lever action styled like an AR. For some reason, that tickles my GOTTA HAVE THAT bone.

posted @ 1/27/2012 9:08:27 AM | Feedback (11)

Your 5 most wanted

Those who know me know that I am a utilitarian person by nature, especially when it comes to guns. I don’t all misty eyed and nostalgic for classic 1911’s and wheel guns and I’m the last person you want to own something of historic nature. Because Imma gonna shoot the damned thing. That isn’t to say I don’t have… yearnings. I think we all do. However, my frugalness (read – broke ass) generally prevents me from spending money on things that would be more akin to toys than real gear. But...

posted @ 1/26/2012 12:52:13 PM | Feedback (41)

Still want. Still cannot afford

Coonan .357 1911 style pistol. Because… well, just because. Update – Now with moving pictures!

posted @ 1/20/2012 8:54:13 AM | Feedback (12)

Beyond buttery smooth

My Apex Forward Set Sear & Trigger kit showed up yesterday in the mail. Through the magic known as ‘rote memory’ I was able to uninstall the suck stock trigger and get the FSS put in. I have lots of pictures and will be doing a step by step write up for the betterment of all the Interweb tubes later on this. Once installed, I was in gun-nerdvana. My GOD, it’s as close to a SA trigger as you could ever expect from a striker fired pistol. And, just as I remembered, it’s difficult to...

posted @ 1/12/2012 10:38:32 AM | Feedback (19)

How would you like an Apex Tactical Competition Action Enhancement Kit for your M&P 9 / 40? (Updated)

Here’s the thing - I love the way the Apex AEK feels in my M&P40. It’s a glass-break and the lighter spring is smooth and easy. However, I didn’t realize that what I really wanted was the Forward Set Sear and Trigger Kit. I was under the impression that the difference between the two was the physical trigger, but that’s not the case. The sear is totally different. So, what I’m thinking is that I don’t want to eat $95 and then turn around and spend another $150+. I’d be willing to sell my...

posted @ 1/4/2012 10:22:56 AM | Feedback (8)

And it still works!

I’m proud of myself. Today, I took this And successfully swapped out the parts in my M&P40. It’s no longer the same gun. This isn’t the forward sear set, but the competition action enhancement kit (which I just realized are two different kits). Uptake is still long, but smooooooth. Breaks like glass too, there’s hardly anything to it at all. Installation was a breeze, even for my first time taking apart a pistol to that degree. More later…

posted @ 12/30/2011 7:50:45 PM | Feedback (8)

Still waiting on that buttery smooth pull

Local fun-store is still awaiting on their shipments of Apex Tactical triggers. Going to call them again today to see if the Brown Truck of Happiness delivers the goodies, then I’m going to break the sound barrier getting there to drop off the pistol. Doubtful it’s a ‘while you wait’ kind of thing so it will probably be next week before I can take it out for a spin, but I’m dying to get this thing.

posted @ 12/23/2011 8:31:01 AM | Feedback (8)

Needs a bayonet

A muzzle brake on a can Hat Tip Ry

posted @ 11/22/2011 11:55:00 AM | Feedback (7)

Another gun I like that I probably shouldn’t

The KelTec KSG Maybe it’s because my current shotgun is 9’ feet long, but I like the bullpup design. Most of the negative things I’ve heard about the gun were pre-production issues or from people who don’t like bullpups to begin with. The reviews I’ve read from people who’ve had them for a while seem to generally be positive. I can’t help that I like the looks too.

posted @ 11/10/2011 2:05:39 PM | Feedback (9)

Do you see what I see?

Sadly, no you don’t, because I don’t have a hat mounted camera to let me film my shooting stages. The more I think about it, the more I think it would be a good investment to look into. However, I’m picky and a spendthrift, so I’m hoping my dear readers can assist. Needs to be high-def, at least 1024x768 at 30fps Video taken must be able to clearly see a target at 25 yards. Sound is required, but not an important part of the video. Must be able to be placed in different positions....

posted @ 11/7/2011 11:35:27 AM | Feedback (18)

These shirts are going as fast as a crate of gov’t purchased AR15’s to Mexico

OK, maybe not that fast The third run of Gunwalker T-Shirts is going to close on Wednesday, 19 October. I will have shirts in hand on Monday the 24th. Those of you that ordered during this run will receive your shirts by next Friday, the 28th. Those of you that ordered in the First of Second run of shirts, you have a chance to order more now. You've worn the shirt already, so you've had friends and neighbors tell you how cool it is. Forward this email to them so that they have a chance...

posted @ 10/18/2011 8:35:04 AM | Feedback (1)

The mainstreaming (again) of firearms

Woot has rail mounted photon generators. Next thing you know, there will be Living Social coupons for gun rentals and ranges.

posted @ 10/12/2011 8:49:35 AM | Feedback (4)

Moving to freedom

Dennis of Dragon Leather Works is moving from New York to the more-free state of Tennessee The family and I (wife and kids) are moving out of New York State. Its too expensive here...taxes are onerous, and the only places where the cost of a home approaches something that could be construed as reasonably affordable are so far from the population centers that pay on the highest scales, that you need to live 70+ miles away, and commute to the better paying jobs. Which I have done for...

posted @ 8/15/2011 7:41:43 PM | Feedback (9)

Waaaaaaaaaaaaant!

Zombie head bowling ball!

posted @ 8/8/2011 8:29:52 PM | Feedback (1)

When I die

Feel free to load my ashes up in some ammunition. Works for me.

posted @ 7/28/2011 8:39:32 AM | Feedback (2)

Need a safe?

http://gun-safes.findthebest.com/ I like stuff like this. You plug in what you need and it figures out what’s available for you. Hoplocate was going to be that for guns, but GunUp kind of filled that niche before I could get it off the ground.

posted @ 7/19/2011 2:57:35 PM | Feedback (4)

New Aimpoint PRO

via Tam, here’s a video of the new Aimpoint PRO and some of it’s features. The fact you can just leave it on and still get 30,000 hours of battery life is very, very sweet. ~$450 with the mount ain’t too bad.

posted @ 7/18/2011 9:11:12 AM | Feedback (2)

I would be more than happy to accept a T&E model of one of these

New Leupold HAMR: High Accuracy Multi-Range Mark 4 Tactical Leupold's newest tactical scope, the Leupold Mark 4 HAMR (High Accuracy Multi-Range), is aimed squarely at a product category dominated by Trijicon1 . The Leupold HAMR is a compact, lightweight, fixed 4x power scope designed specifically for the AR-15 and similar 5.56mm chambered rifles. Looks like they’re definitely going toward the Trijicon users. At a MSRP of nearly $1500, can’t say as I’ll be grabbing a few to compare them...

posted @ 7/12/2011 9:01:25 AM | Feedback (2)

Dude, where’s my gun? *Updated*

When the blogging get slow, the slow simply steal other people’s ideas Get yours here. Since it’s Sean’s idea and he has a printer he can use, I’ve given him the image and will direct people to him as soon as I find out where ‘there’ is. Plus, he can get it cheaper and probably much better quality than what Zazzle does. Update Sean has the shirts up for sale now

posted @ 7/8/2011 8:44:56 AM | Feedback (3)

Do they make those in a bolt action?

Discussing the 30mm Avenger The bullet for the 30x173 Avenger has an aluminum jacket around a spent uranium core and weighs 6560 grains (yes, over 100 times as heavy as the M16 bullet, and flies through the air at 3500 fps (which is faster than the M16 as well). My God, a projectile that is just south of a pound, moving at 3500 feet per second. 178,427 foot pounds of energy / 242,661 joules. I guess if I have to be shot, I want to get hit with one of those as there would be no pain, nor...

posted @ 6/21/2011 1:35:47 PM | Feedback (15)

I have one of those. Kind of.

So, the bag has been removed from around the cat – GunsForSale.com’s giveaway for June is a Kriss Vector CRB. I don’t see the big deal, I have one of these. Here’s a picture Now, for those of you who say “Robb, that looks more like a kitchen”, you’d be depressingly right. I wanted a Kriss… Instead I got a leak in the sink that destroyed the counter and thus had to replace the entire kitchen instead. Admittedly, I don’t need one. Tam has some good points regarding the utility of the Kriss in...

posted @ 6/2/2011 10:50:47 AM | Feedback (9)

When I say you’re going to want to enter this contest, I mean it

Because I do work for ‘em, I can’t enter* this June's contest from GunsForSale.com. But let’s just say I will loathe whoever does win it, because the prize is something I have lusted after myself. When Richard says “Prepare to be impressed”, I for one will have to agree. *Technically, I’m sure I could enter, but it would look really bad if I won both for GunsForSale.com as well as me. I’d be happy though… hmmm… Nah.

posted @ 5/30/2011 9:52:44 PM | Feedback (1)

Oh say can you see?

A while back I reviewed the Smith & Wesson M&P 40 and on the third or fourth shot, managed to shatter the round, plastic insert in the front sight. Total fluke, I’m sure, and it didn’t really bother me mostly because it was a bright day anyway so the black post was easy enough to see and I had seen plenty of things on the Interweb Tubes that illustrated how to fill in the front post with paints. I made it to a craft store last Friday and took a good 30 minutes to find the Tester’s...

posted @ 5/30/2011 5:42:30 PM | Feedback (5)

Shhhhh

Be vewwy vewwy qwiet – Mythbusters is doing a show on suppressors on May 11th. Now, I no longer have cable, so I won’t be able to watch it, but if you’re someone wealthy enough to be able to afford the luxury known as ‘cable’, then you can watch it for me From SilencerCo’s blog That’s right. Geeking out with Jamie and Adam about silencers must be one of the coolest things we’ve done. We received the call a few months ago by MythBusters asking us if we’d be interested in flying out to...

posted @ 5/9/2011 3:46:12 PM | Feedback (6)

New digs

Dragon Leatherworks has ‘em. So far, I’ve truly loved my Talon and when OC is legal here in it will get a LOT more use than just the Open Carry Fishing Events.

posted @ 3/27/2011 8:24:13 AM | Feedback (0)

Perverts need Vaseline

And you need this book to figure out why that is! Dale Franks sits along side Milton Friedman in shaping my views of economics and my belief in the free market. For $3, it’s a great read and you should buy a copy. I did years ago and loved every word.

posted @ 3/10/2011 6:19:57 PM | Feedback (0)

Great video of the Tactilite .416 Barrett in action

I readily admit that I’ve often considered giving up my quest for a 50 BMG and going with the .416 Barrett. Shooting that thing was like holding two or three 12 gauge shotguns and pulling the triggers all at once. Ammo is just as ridiculously expensive so I’ve got that going for me too.

posted @ 3/8/2011 2:22:45 PM | Feedback (2)

CURSE YOU DAVE RAMSEY!

Stupid ‘budgets’ and not buying stuff on credit. If it weren’t for Ramsey, my ass would be buying a Lamborghini Countach right about now. Hat tip Traction Control who probably has a few Ma Duce’s mounted on various Lamborghinis

posted @ 3/8/2011 1:11:35 PM | Feedback (7)

Why do you people who make gun things hate me?

Sure, I don’t need a .50 GI slide for my Glock 20, but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t kill for the chance to get one. Because really, it’s not like shooting 10mm isn’t recoil and cost prohibitive enough. Ain’t gonna happen with the way you stingy people have been avoiding that tip jar*, that’s for sure. *Do not, and I repeat, do not ever give me money because you like my blogging. There are others who could use your coin better than I ever could.

posted @ 3/8/2011 10:01:17 AM | Feedback (6)

I’m in the club now!

One thing that I’ve never really had was a decent folding knife. I’ve always carried my Leatherman Pulse which had a blade on it, but that one isn’t exactly substantial nor is it the easiest thing to get to when you need it. Today, that changed with my acquisition of a 5.11 XPRT Folder It’s a sturdy knife, to be sure. Although it’s not assisted opening, it doesn’t take much more than a gentle nudge and a flick of the wrist to get it opened. I’m not much of a knife aficionado so I...

posted @ 2/26/2011 4:56:41 PM | Feedback (10)

Chiappa Rhino Review

From Richard at Guns, Holsters, & Gear That annoying buzzing sound you’re hearing right now? Yeah, that’s me seething with jealousy. Like I said in the comments WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANT but cannot haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaave..

posted @ 2/17/2011 9:11:54 AM | Feedback (6)

Win a free Ruger SR40

GunsForSale.com is giving away a free Ruger SR40. That’s right, you get one of these Well, technically you could get it, but as I plan on winning it, you’re just out of luck. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try though.

posted @ 2/1/2011 12:44:38 PM | Feedback (4)

Stop it right now. Just stop it

I’m getting sick and tired of every time I see that damnable Chiappa Rhino, I go crazy with lust. Can we please stop posting sexy pictures of it? Please? My willpower is weak as it is, I don’t need such temptations. I also don’t have $800 (mostly because you cheap bastards like to come here and laugh at me without hitting the tip jar).

posted @ 1/27/2011 1:53:51 PM | Feedback (11)

Since I accidentally forgot to link him in the .50 post yesterday

Les Jones talks about shooting the Tactilite .50 BMG Upper. Now, interestingly, I’ve never shot a .50 in rifle. When I was in the Marines, I got to shoot a Ma Duce and the thing I remember the most about it was how the air simply changed. The concussions were one after another and breathing was… interesting. I have shot Zel Custom’s .338 Lapua and the .416 Barrett but we weren’t able to shoot the 50 because there were other people present who wanted to keep their fillings. FTC / FCC / USPS /...

posted @ 10/19/2010 9:44:33 AM | Feedback (3)

Show your local shopping center that you're on the job

With your official Mall Ninja wear

posted @ 10/14/2010 10:50:57 AM | Feedback (6)

QUICK!!!! I need $2995.00 right now!

For one of these! Just drop it in my gPal accou… oh… never mind.

posted @ 9/28/2010 11:20:58 AM | Feedback (2)

Press release from Crimson Trace

Got this from Crimson Trace. It's good to see them branching out into other fields. CTC Defense™ is Awarded Military Contract For HK45C Laserguard® Wilsonville, OR — CTC Defense, a division of Crimson Trace Corporation, has been selected by the Crane Division of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) to supply the versatile LGD-645 Laserguard infrared laser sighting system for the Heckler and Koch HK45C handgun carried by members of Naval Special Warfare. This contract represents...

posted @ 9/12/2010 3:09:03 PM | Feedback (0)

Ruger now has the SR-556 in 6.8 SPC

Some info here. I, for one, am glad to see the 6.8 SPC platform going a bit more mainstream. Of course, if you're wanting to get into the 6.8 SPC platform and already have a standard .223 lower, I highly suggest Bison Armory. FTC Disclaimer – I've been sitting all day and my rear end is nice and warm and totally kissable by anyone at the FCC.

posted @ 8/25/2010 3:43:17 PM | Feedback (5)

I do not believe I have ever wanted anything so bad in a looooong time

An operational M41A (the gun from Aliens) Alas, it is not for sale, and even if it were, it would have been built after 86 and thus too dangerous for a mere citizen to own.

posted @ 8/19/2010 2:32:07 PM | Feedback (7)

I wonder how these are?

Comp-Tac has a new line of holsters out call the Minotaur. I love my C-TAC holster and am going to be in need pretty soon for a new one, and I'm looking at the Minotaur Spartan. They have a 'finished' version where the leather is all pretty, but I'm too utilitarian to really care about how an IWB holster looks, and $20 is $20. The one thing that can be a little frustrating with the CTAC is that because it's only held on by those clips, going 'potty in public' can be a little difficult...

posted @ 7/11/2010 10:12:11 PM | Feedback (19)

Ko-Tonics 6.8 SPC 16" Upper for sale - SOLD

Sold as of July 11th, 2010. Thank you, Robb I love shooting the 6.8, but alas, I truly have no need for two uppers. So it is with a heavy heart that I'm offering my Ko-Tonics upper for sale. Click to enlarge 16" Chrome lined barrel YHM Front flip up site w/gas block Compensator Flat-top receiver Bolt / Bolt Carrier Group Flip up (and usually back down after each shot) BUIS. If you're nice, I won't include it. Around 100 rounds fired...

posted @ 6/23/2010 9:25:08 PM | Feedback (1)

Own a piece of history

One of the Gun Blog .45's is for sale on GunBroker.com. I believe this is one used by the Crimson Trace reps. Mine is nowhere near that condition.

posted @ 6/22/2010 2:17:44 PM | Feedback (10)

One full watt of PSH

Venturing into the annals of Chuck Norris Level Awesomeness, some company has gone and produced a handheld, blue laser that operates at a full watt. Now, you may be saying to yourself "Only a watt? So what?" but then you'd be forgetting that's twenty times the power of the previous, most powerful hand held unit. 1 watt is so powerful it can ignite human skin pretty much on contact. So, what do you get when you announce a powerful laser at only $200? That's right! Full on Type 7...

posted @ 6/14/2010 8:48:05 AM | Feedback (13)

New AAC Ad

I really like their ad campaigns. We're never going to get suppressors off the NFA list until we raise awareness of them and make people realize that they're not some tool only used by assassins so they can shoot people during a professional golf tournament and nobody would hear them. I wish it were cost effective to have lots of billboards, though. It'd be a great way to get the message out.

posted @ 6/8/2010 4:24:34 PM | Feedback (3)

This looks interesting

Double Tapper reviews the Zahal Fab Defense KPOS Of course, the US laws would consider this a Short Barreled Rifle (from Zahal's web site) US citizens : If you own a Glock handgun, and you are about to buy this product, your handgun will become a Short-Barreled Rifle . You must register your weapon with ATF. You can download an ATF1 form here. Oh, and I always thought Double Tapper would have a strong accent, but he apparently speaks better English than I do. Go figure.

posted @ 6/3/2010 2:53:12 PM | Feedback (4)

Go ballistic!

Have a need for a ballistic calculator? Wanna be a beta tester for a new one? Coming soon, BallistiComp, a portable handheld ballistics computer that measures the atmospheric temperature and pressure and provides instantaneous drop and windage corrections for your load and shooting conditions. BallistiComp provides a simplified interface to the proven JBM ballistics algorithms which gives you the information you need to make the shot with confidence. … Beta testers wanted! ...

posted @ 5/16/2010 6:02:50 PM | Feedback (1)

That's what I get for dragging my feet

When it comes to guns, I'm pretty much a utilitarian at heart. For the most part, each firearm I have purchased filled a particular need and wasn't simply a 'want'. Part of that is my nature, the other part of course is finances (I simply do not have the money to buy fancy guns for no reason). There are, of course, exceptions to this rule. Certain guns, I just want for no other reason than to have. This list includes the KRISS Super V, a 50BMG upper for my AR, and a Wildey in .475 Wildey...

posted @ 5/11/2010 9:02:59 AM | Feedback (1)

Press release from Crimson Trace

As reported widely on FOX NEWS, MSNBC, Washington Post and other media outlets, Governor Rick Perry of Texas utilized a Ruger LCP with the Crimson Trace Laserguard to dispatch a Coyote that was threatening him and his dog while jogging outside of Austin recently. He told AP reporters after the incident that it only took one shot from his Ruger .380 handgun equipped with the Crimson Trace Laserguard to take down the menacing coyote. Perry said the laser helped make a quick, clean kill. “It...

posted @ 4/30/2010 9:44:45 AM | Feedback (5)

Get a grip

A MagPul Angled Forward Grip (AFG), that is. I went ahead and picked one up this weekend as the rails are pretty rough on the hands and I have a dislike of vertical grips. Figured for $35 you can't really go wrong. Interestingly, they had a rifle at the store that had one installed on it and my first impression was that I wasn't going to like it. You can see a ridge in the first two pictures midway down that is there for your fingers. I didn't like where it was because it ended up...

posted @ 4/12/2010 8:42:24 AM | Feedback (14)

See that guy over there?

No. No you do not. And why do you not see that man over there? Because he's wearing a Ghillie Suit. Got an email last night from a gentleman who runs the Ghillie Suit Source and, being that I'm more than happy to help spread the word for small companies who sell products I can approve of, I figured I'd give them a link. FTC Disclaimer: The Ghillie Suit Source has provided no product in exchange for this link. Because Ghillie Suits can be considered 'pants' and we can't have that around here.

posted @ 3/4/2010 9:40:33 AM | Feedback (10)

Doing the right thing

Reading about that horrible accident with a 50 BMG upper, I was reminded that Zel Custom Manufacturing recently had to recall some of the 50 BMG uppers they make. I emailed Michael Brendzel about them because I was curious to know more about the issue they were having. Michael was kind enough to respond We discovered that ours, too, could bind when (1) the bolt handle is threaded longer than nominal, (2) the bolt is narrower than nominal and (3) the operator overtightens the bolt handle...

posted @ 2/11/2010 8:16:36 PM | Feedback (0)

One can only imagine the costs

Todd Jarrett to leave Para USA and make his own line of 1911s.

posted @ 1/21/2010 9:14:26 AM | Feedback (1)

No SHOT show coverage? I thought this was a gun blog

Yeah, plenty of others are covering it just fine. And I can't afford anything anyway, so sour grapes and all that.

posted @ 1/20/2010 9:23:47 AM | Feedback (0)

An affordable 50?

Michael Brendzel of Zel Customs (makers of the Tactilite uppers for your AR) asks Tactilite - The Affordable Fifty I wrote earlier that my goal for 2010 is to mainstream the .50 BMG. I've gotten a few questions about that and a few folks got defensive, so I thought I'd clarify. I think most people would agree that most shooters view the .50 BMG as an exotic caliber. For many of those people, it's something that they would like to try. Maybe even own. But the...

posted @ 1/4/2010 9:35:56 PM | Feedback (11)

There can only be one

So, I've already complained about last year's dearth of firearms purchases. This upcoming year doesn't look to be any more promising. One of my biggest issues is that technically speaking, I've got all my 'needs' covered. Shotguns, Evil Black Rifles, .22s for training, CCW pieces, revolvers, competition rigs, etc. I don't need anything. So, considering that I might only get one chance at purchasing a firearm this year, what should it be? Here are some things to consider. First and foremost, I...

posted @ 12/29/2009 3:06:57 PM | Feedback (24)

2x the fun. 2x the PSH

US Citizen is looking at a Dual Ma Duce. I couldn't afford to feed that thing for 10 seconds.

posted @ 12/15/2009 8:32:15 AM | Feedback (2)

Acquisition assisting gear

JayG takes his newly acquired lightsabers lasers out for a spin and has an astute observation One thing that jumped out at me as I was shooting with the laser sights was that it wasn't a panacea for shooting issues. I had expected to sight the laser in on the X-ring, then be able to chew out the X with boring precision. It doesn't work that way at all - things like smooth trigger control, sight picture, etc. are still important and can still wreak havoc with your shooting even with a laser...

posted @ 12/9/2009 8:17:16 AM | Feedback (6)

Magpul's AFG – Something I wouldn't mind testing out

The Firearm Blog has a post up regarding Magpul's new Angled Forward Grip. This is something that looks very interesting to me as I've never liked vertical grips on any rifle, especially an AR pattern. If you look at the picture of me from Blackwater using the Para USA TTR, you'll notice I completely forgo the front grip and grab pretty much in the same manner (however I had to grab much closer than I prefer mostly because the forward grip was in my way). Definitely something I'd like...

posted @ 12/2/2009 9:37:54 AM | Feedback (8)

A pallet full of AWESOME

Tactilite has shipped their first pallet of 50BMG upper conversions Last week, we shipped our first pallette of Tactilite T-1 .50 BMG conversion kits. First, big thanks to the customers that have patiently allowed us to slip on our delivery dates. Most were amazingly gracious and told me to go ahead and let this important order go through ahead of them. Oh, the amount of compensation one could do with several of those… Update – Had to modify the image because of...

posted @ 11/30/2009 1:07:52 PM | Feedback (1)

It's rare, practically useless, and costs $75 each time you pull the trigger

But dang it if I don't lust after an MBA Gyrojet. $2,550.00 for a gun I'd never fire is pricey. Wonder if they'd take a kidney in trade.

posted @ 11/15/2009 10:06:52 PM | Feedback (8)

Green with envy

When I was at Blackwater, I spoke with Patrick from Crimson Trace regarding green lasers. He mentioned the drawbacks of them (basically you have to filter the laser, making it somewhat wasteful on energy) as well as the plusses (visibility being one of them) and said they were working on some stuff at the time. Looks like that time has come. Awesome! Unfortunately, my evil plans to procure a KRISS turned into kitchen cabinets and granite countertops, so I won't be able to pick up a Crimson...

posted @ 11/3/2009 7:20:10 PM | Feedback (2)

Completely, utterly, and miserably jealous

Mad Duck got the Para TTR. My thoughts on the weapon can be found here. Had I the money, I'd pick one up. I don't, so I'll live vicariously through the Duck.

posted @ 10/22/2009 9:15:03 AM | Feedback (2)

Vicious Circle apparel

Yes, you can have it in Black on White or White on Black Either way, it's probably racist.

posted @ 10/13/2009 11:14:46 AM | Feedback (1)

Shhhhhhh

{whisper}You can win a free Suppressor from Gemtech if you're a Facebook user. Plus, as a Facebook member, you get access to my amazing high school mullet!{/whisper}

posted @ 10/6/2009 12:48:33 PM | Feedback (2)

Why? Because they could

95 caliber rifle. This is the beast it shoots - the .950 JDJ The .950 JDJ has become something of an internet legend, and is frequently cited as an example of a "ridiculously large" cartridge, thanks to its overwhelming ballistic figures. The cartridge drives its aforementioned 3,600 gr (230 g) bullet at approximately 2,200 ft/s (670 m/s). This yields a muzzle energy of 38,685 ft·lbf (52,450 J). Even the recoil junkie in me cringes at the thought of lighting one of...

posted @ 9/30/2009 8:31:27 PM | Feedback (26)

No, seriously. Get off my lawn

A 20mm bullpup. Sure, I could just shoot you twice with the 10mm, but that takes extra effort.

posted @ 9/18/2009 9:24:48 AM | Feedback (7)

Industry links

In the blogroll, I've added a new category of industry links. These are companies that manufacture firearms and firearm related gear. These are businesses that I have dealt with, manufacturers of products that I have used, or companies I generally think make decent products. Links to these companies are not paid links nor do they confer any sort of endorsement. I know there are weasels out there who think I'm some sort of paid shill, but the link section is simply for those companies I wish to...

posted @ 9/12/2009 4:59:30 PM | Feedback (1)

Other stuff I cannot obtain

The Micro Tavor. Looks a bit funky, but it does appear to get the job done.

posted @ 8/31/2009 9:00:56 AM | Feedback (3)

The ammo fairy is alive

Went to Dick's this weekend to sign the youngest up for soccer. While I was there, I went by the ammo counter. Outside of the one caliber I needed (.380 Auto), the shelves were packed. This is good. The prices had gone up, which isn't as good, but that is to be expected. They didn't have any large boxes of .22 that I like (Remington Golden Bullets work the best in my .22), but they had them in other brands, so that's at least good. Dick's has decent prices on #7½ shells too if you buy them...

posted @ 8/31/2009 8:33:22 AM | Feedback (0)

Something better for sporting clays

So… anyone have any thoughts on Stoeger? I was looking at their Condor Competition Over Under for sporting clays. $600 isn't ridiculous, especially considering the costs of many other shotguns, but I know nothing of Stoeger. If I were to get an O/U, I'm not looking at getting the top of the line model. My main concern is utility. I want to pull the trigger, have it go boom, pull the trigger again, and have another boom. Anyone have any experience with Stoeger or other suggestions?

posted @ 8/15/2009 9:49:49 AM | Feedback (14)

Now chambered in even more AWESOME

Recently I've blogged about Tactilite and their 50BMG upper for the AR. Well, they've gone and made an upper in .416 Barrett (the only known caliber capable of making Chuck Norris flinch) ODESSA, FL (August 9, 2009) – Due on the success of the Tacilite .50 BMG, Zel Custom Manufacturing has released,today, a new line of Tactilite that convert a standard AR-15 into a .416 Barrett bolt-action rifle. The Tactilite, a complete upper assembly that allows a user to quickly convert an AR-15...

posted @ 8/10/2009 8:34:56 AM | Feedback (4)

Special deal from Anvil Arms

AA15 Lower Receiver (Stripped) $100.00. Buy 5 or more for $85 each Anvil is who engraved my AR. I wish I had known about them before I purchased my lower, I'd have saved quite a bit of money.

posted @ 8/5/2009 9:28:04 AM | Feedback (1)

Smooth operator

So, in my fantasy world where I actually have some cash to spend on toys, I've been thinking about what I would get if I had a few grand sitting around and could purchase a nice, new gun. Sure, I'd love a BMG and some year I think I might do it, however I'm still locked into the more practical mindset – I want something I can shoot the heck out of and would have a good use for. I don't hunt, although I'd really like to, so a nice hunting rifle would do nothing but collect dust. So, I've...

posted @ 7/24/2009 8:20:06 AM | Feedback (14)

Where do they get those wonderful toys

The Chain SAW It was designed to have the ergonomics of a chain saw, and the firepower of a SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon). It’s based on the idea that heads up displays no longer require a gun to be held up to the face for aiming. Theoretically, this type of grip could be applied to many different weapons in the future. Somewhere, Josh Sugarmann just took a harder look at his nightstand.

posted @ 7/15/2009 10:15:18 AM | Feedback (6)

Because everyone needs a .50BMG

Got an email yesterday from the makers of a nifty little AR-15 accessory. It's the Tactilite, a .50 BMG conversion for the AR-15 rifle (www.tactilite.com). It's a single-shot, bolt-action .50 BMG upper that fits right on top of the standard AR lower. Helooooooooo sexy! Let's look at some of the awesome features of this thing of beauty It's a 50 BMG. I could stop here, but it keeps getting more awesome It fits right on your existing upper From the email I received, their midrange...

posted @ 7/10/2009 8:10:34 AM | Feedback (11)

Gun stuff I need

Figured I'd put my shopping list online so I can remember it easier. Hoppe's #9. Brake cleaner 10mm bore brushes .45 caliber bore brushes. cleaning patches that actually fit. I'm getting tired of trimming down what I have to fit the .22 brass catcher for the AR 6.8SPC brass Fresh batteries for the Crimson Trace grips on the Para. some sort of brushes that help get in all the nooks and crannies. The Mark III 22/45 is as bitch to clean. a better range bag. Actually,...

posted @ 7/6/2009 12:28:42 PM | Feedback (19)

Bill Quick has a VERY important question

M1 - Garand or carbine? You go help, now. Me? I'd take the Garand first, then when the wife was finished with the divorce papers, the carbine.

posted @ 6/30/2009 11:06:27 AM | Feedback (2)

It's just common sense

Nobody needs a fully automatic, Gatling potato gun

posted @ 6/26/2009 5:14:50 PM | Feedback (4)

Waaaaaaant

Cameron's house, from Ferris Bueller's Day Off is for sale. Being that my two cats are named Bueller and Sloane, it's pretty much inevitable that I purchase it. Anyone have $2,300,000 they can spare? Hat Tip Traction Control, who probably could buy it.

posted @ 5/27/2009 7:10:19 AM | Feedback (10)

I refuse to link to this contest

Because I don't want to lessen my chances of winning. Wait… Damn…

posted @ 5/22/2009 9:39:41 AM | Feedback (2)

Time to clean the blogroll

It's a rare thing, but every here and there a blogger I generally respect goes and does something that pisses me off so bad that I take the drastic measure of cutting them off my RSS feed and delinking them on the blogroll. Countertop has just crossed that line Stupid lucky bastard…

posted @ 5/18/2009 8:26:36 AM | Feedback (0)

I'll take the Para TTR instead

Ruger's new product? A gas piston AR. A little underwhelmed, especially given we saw the bolt a few days ago and it was clear it wasn't a DI system. Look for the recall in 3…2…1… Maybe it's decent, I don't know. All I do know is that after firing the Para TTR, I wanted it with a passion. If I'm going to spend 2k on an AR, it would be that. But let's hope Ruger does well in this regard. It's a saturated field, to be sure.

posted @ 5/15/2009 1:25:06 PM | Feedback (5)

Crimson Trace – 100% Awesome

The Big Brown Truck Of Happiness showed up today with a package from Crimson Trace. Inside the packing peanuts and receipt was, lo and behold, a laser sight for my Kel-Tec P3AT. Inside was everything I needed to help bad guys make informed decisions. Batteries, swabs, Allen wrenches, and of course the laser unit itself. The laser clips onto the forward portion of the trigger guard in two halves. Here you can see the innards of the light amplification through stimulated emissions of...

posted @ 5/14/2009 5:58:24 PM | Feedback (4)

Waaaaaaant baaaaaaaad

I could shoot in my backyard with this thing.

posted @ 4/21/2009 8:23:34 AM | Feedback (0)

This should be fun

Caleb has to pick a new side arm and asks for your opinion as to what he should get. No H&K… That should piss off the fanboys.

posted @ 4/10/2009 10:49:06 AM | Feedback (1)

Can't help but want

I'm not a tacticool kind of guy. I've always put function well over form in practically everything I've owned, from cars to guns. I don't care about pretty shotguns, I want one that works. I don't need 65 attachments hanging off my AR-15 because it's what all the cool kids are doing, I just want to be able to place shots on target (a laser? That's acceptable). However, there are times when my sense of "If it doesn't have a use, I don't need it" can be overridden. The KRISS Super V...

posted @ 3/20/2009 9:20:54 AM | Feedback (5)

Guaranteed to induce PSH

Creedmoor National Match Air Rifle *Built around an Anschutz 8001 Junior barreled action; a company known throughout the world for its accuracy. *Perfectly replicates the length of pull; sight radius; height of rear sight from the comb of the stock; the distance from the butt stock to the rear sight; distance from the butt stock to the front sling swivel; magazine dimensions (Delrin); and the height of the front sight. *An actual AR15 rear sight - 1/4 min elevation and windage....

posted @ 3/14/2009 4:29:29 PM | Feedback (0)

Ok, I admit it. I kind of think this is cool

Bullet shaped ice cubes The tray is even shaped like an AK magazine!

posted @ 10/7/2008 3:02:57 PM | Feedback (9)

Conversations with Crimson Trace

I was talking to Patrick Harlan over at Crimson Trace due to a comment left here the other day from Homer And, Robb, thanks for you and the other bloggers at Summer Camp. After reading all your reports I bought a couple Crimson Trace grips, one for my 1911 and one for my student CZ75. It's taking some time to learn, but with the laser as a learning tool I'm teaching myself to get the muzzle on target right out of the holster. Now I need to get one for the USP in the shoulder rig. While I'm...

posted @ 10/4/2008 6:58:56 PM | Feedback (5)

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