Firearm failures are rare and almost always due to an error unrelated to the firearm. In those rare events, a catastrophic failure is a powerful reminder of why safety matters every single time we step to the firing line. Recently, a friend of mine experienced a catastrophic revolver failure while shooting factory ammunition. Thankfully, no…
I was honored to be included when my friend Eric of Meprolight called and said, “Let’s take the .223 Carbine class at Gunsite.” I immediately accepted. I have been to Gunsite a number of times, and it is a pilgrimage any serious gun owner should take at least once. For such a class, I settled…
Mec-Gar steel Glock magazine review With all the Glock perfection being thrown around, there sure are a lot of aftermarket parts out for Glock, not made of plastic. It would be hard to argue that the lifeblood of a pistol is the magazine and while plastic magazines are fine I reckon I would see a…
B&T Print XH Hybrid review. It was just before SHOT show that these two silencers arrived for review the full-size and subcompact Print HX Hybrid models for 5.56×45. These cans were designed to withstand the high pressure of the 5.56×45 cartridge and incorporate the B&T RBS (reduced backpressure system). The reason the reduced back pressure…
If you have been wondering what Remington Firearms has been up to…..here you go. If Dad had given him the money would things have been different? Remington Firearms folklore says that in about 1816 Eliphalet Remington II asked his father for the money to buy his first firearm. Dad reportedly refused and young Eliphalet,…
The number one topic in every class and event is sighting-in and determining the “best” method for your AR-15. At Trace Armory Group, I’ve developed a proven sight-in process that I use with all students. This article will explain why I recommend my approach and provide insights to help you develop a process that works…
So, how hard does the slide hit the frame? It seems to the one of the big concerns. Let’s do a little math. Assuming a 230 grain bullet at 830 fps…GI Hardball spec…we’ll calculate the slide’s speed and kinetic energy. Weights were taken on a postal scale using a 1919 production Colt GI pistol. Due…
In this video, my friend Quam shares his opinion on the Sig P320 uncommanded discharge and a possible reason. I have not had any troubles with the Sig P320 reviewed here. I have no opinion on this subject, but I was asked to do this video and thought it irresponsible of me not to share…
www.gunsandcornbread.com If you are a gun guy (or girl) I bet you love picking up an old shotgun. There is something about a stately old shotgun that lures us in and tempts us to pick it up, shoulder it and dream of where it’s been. Worn bluing and scarred walnut gives a hint of the…
Chad and I were fortunate enough to be able to tour the Ruger/Marlin plant in Mayodan NC. I decided the tour would be best showcased via video so please take a look and let me know what you think. A huge thank you to Ruger and Marlin for allowing us to tour the plant…
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