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 (2)

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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