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5 Best Scout Rifles To Seriously Consider For Survival
Overall Pick: Steyr Scout Rifle Classic Style: Ruger Gunsite Scout Most Adjustable: Savage Scout Rifle Budget Choice: Mossberg MVP Scout Semi-Auto Option: Springfield M1A Scout Squad The concept of the scout rifle was developed by recognized gun expert, the late Lt. Col Jeff Cooper. The rifle needed to be accurate with iron sights to 500 yards and powerful enough to take down large game animals for hunting or self-defense.
21 Important Questions & Answers About the AK-47
The AK-47 may have a reputation for being a simply built and easy-to-use firearm, but for those who are not intimately familiar with them, they can be the source of a lot of confusion, which leads to a lot of questions. What’s an AKM? Are AK parts interchangeable?
M1 Garand: America’s Original Battle Rifle
Built like a Sherman tank, accurate to 1,000 yards and available on the surplus market, the battle-worn M1 Garand still soldiers on. The M1 Garand was the first semi-auto rifle issued to American military personnel. The rifle is a long-stroke gas-piston-operated firearm, similar to the AK-47. The M1 Garand's operating handle doubles as a forward assist. The M1 is top-loaded, fed with an eight-round clip of .30-06 Sprg. ammunition. Its magazine can be topped off; however, this is not recommended.
5 key differences between Delta Force and SEAL Team 6 - We Are The Mighty
Articles Mike Dowling Posted On May 11, 2020 05:41:37 SEAL Team 6, officially known as United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), and Delta Force, officially known as 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), are the most highly trained elite forces in the U.S. military.
AR-15: The Ultimate Survival Gun?
Power, speed, accuracy, capacity, ease of use, versatility and reliability all go into making an ideal survival gun, and the AR-15 has these assets in spades.
Ammo Storage and Malfunctions: Yes, They Can Be Related
Modern ammunition is made with sealants to protect against the elements, but nothing lasts forever. If ammunition is properly stored, it will remain effective for decades, but if it isn’t stored properly, its lifespan can be reduced. All ammunition should be stored in a cool, dry place away from moisture and humidity. Ammunition you carry on a daily basis is subject to being knocked about, exposed to dust, debris, lint and sweat as well as temperature changes, etc.
Ammo Storage And Malfunctions: Yes, They Can Be Related
By Jorge Amselle, Gun Digest Proper ammo storage can keep your defensive ammo effective for decades. Find out how to store and maintain your ammo to avoid malfunctions and deterioration. Modern ammunition is made with sealants to protect against the elements, but nothing lasts forever. If ammunition is properly stored, it will remain effective for decades, but if it isn’t stored properly, its lifespan can be reduced.
Modern Survival Guns: Walther Colt M4 OPS .22 Via @dailycaller
By Jorge Amselle, Gun Digest The Walther Colt M4 OPS .22 LR is a dedicated survival gun chambered in the ubiquitous rimfire cartridge. Its function and accuracy excel over ordinary .22 conversion kits. Made by Walther, this Colt-licensed .22 is remarkably well built. A dedicated .22 AR-style rifle has advantages over a .22 conversion kit. The Walther Colt M4 OPS exudes detail and authenticity, making it a dandy trainer. The rifle sports a match-grade barrel and exhibited excellent accuracy.
How To: Concealed Carry In Your Car
Can I carry my gun while traveling in my car? In many cases yes, but there are certain considerations to concealed carry in your car. Can you carry a gun in your car? Before you concealed carry in your car, know state and local gun laws. With more room in a vehicle, carrying a secured rifle or shotgun is an option. The console and glove box are two options for a handgun, but there are others. If you carry a gun in your car, check it regularly.
Remington Debuts the Model 870 Tac-14: No Tax Stamp Required
Heads up, Model 870 fans; Remington is introducing a brand new, non-NFA 14-inch barrel version of that shotgun you know and love. Big Green is calling this one the Model 870 Tac-14. Boasting a Shockwave Raptor pistol grip, a Magpul MLOK fore-end and a 14-inch cylinder bore barrel with a bead sight, the Remington Model 870 Tac-14 also features a receiver milled from solid steel, a black oxide finish and an overall length of 26.2 inches.
Gun Test: Beretta 1301 Tactical Shotgun And Federal Flitecontrol Buckshot Via @dailycaller
5567358By Jorge Amselle The Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun is the softest shooting shotgun of its type I have ever used. I spent spent a few days with Beretta shooting it and other guns and it is reliable. I also made it extra tactical with a stock and shell holder from Mesa Tactical and a magazine extender from Nordic Components. Testing with the Federal Flitecontrol 9 pellet 00 Buckshot showed very tights patterns for home defense. Click here to subscribe to Jorge’s YouTube channel. WATCH: VIDEO
13 Must-Have Accessories to Push Your AK's Performance
ALG Defense AK Trigger: AK triggers are straightforward, single-stage designs. A poor AK trigger can have “slap,” where the trigger bounces forward suddenly after firing because of the hammer’s interaction with the disconnector. This slap does not affect the rifle, but it can be uncomfortable for your trigger finger. ALG Defense already makes some great accessories for ARs and AKs, and now it offers a custom single-stage trigger for the AK.
12 Rails and Mounts for Installing Optics & Accessories on Your AK
Arsenal PR-01/PR-03 Handguards: Arsenal Inc. in Las Vegas produces top-quality PR-01 and PR-03 quad-rail handguards for AKs and Krinks, respectively. These units, made to tight specifications from aluminum and stainless steel, maintain the rifle’s ability to store a cleaning rod, fit both stamped and milled receivers, keep debris out of the receiver with sealing caps, and have marked rails so you can easily return optics and accessories to their original positions if they’re removed.
11 Magazines and Drums to Keep Your AK Well Fed
AIM Surplus AK-47 KCI Drum Magazine: AIM Surplus offers a wide variety of new and surplus AK magazines and accessories. It is always best to order quickly when this company lists new items; they go fast, but you can also set up email alerts. High-volume shooters will be especially interested in the KCI AK-47 Drum Magazine, which combines a steel body with a removable clear polymer rear plate to help you keep track of the round count.
12 AK Optics and Sights to Get You on Target Quickly
Aimpoint Magnifiers: Aimpoint’s new 3X-C is an affordable 3X magnifier for the commercial market while the 3XMag-1 and 6XMag-1 models are updated versions for military and law enforcement needs that offer 3X and 6X magnification, respectively. All three magnifiers are designed to work in line with most electronic reflex sights and have adjustable diopters.
Elite Patriot: The All-American P-51 Carbon from Patriot Weaponry
If you have been shopping for an AR-15, the task should have gotten a little easier. A year ago, you might’ve sucked it up and learned to appreciate whatever you could get, but now is the time to relax and consider your next firearms purchase wisely. You might be a competitor hot and heavy into 3-Gun matches, or you may be seriously concerned about home defense. You may want to do a little mid-range varmint hunting or even prepare to join the next generation of Minute Men.
Windham Warriors: 5 Tank-Tough Windham Weaponry ARs for Any Task
I have had the opportunity to test several rifles from Windham Weaponry, and they have all performed in an exemplary fashion in terms of reliability and accuracy. Sure, anyone can build an AR, but not everyone can consistently build them right, something Windham Weaponry has definitively achieved.
HK VP9 Tactical: The Volkspistole Goes Threaded
Firearms made with threaded barrels are becoming much more prevalent than a few years ago, when threaded barrels were strictly aftermarket options. Though sound suppressors are still not mainstream accessories, every major handgun maker is now offering at least one suppressor-ready pistol for the first time ever, though Glocks are distributor exclusives and not catalogued items.
Gun Test: Krebs Custom KV-13 AK-47 Via @dailycaller
Marc Krebs from Krebs Custom in Wauconda, IL, is arguably the best custom AK manufacturer around. It seems he’s always experimenting, looking for ways to improve the AK platform. He even manufactures several aftermarket improvements as well as working on customers’ rifles. And makes his own complete rifles, usually from Russian Saiga receivers. His latest, the KV-13, really exemplifies what he has achieved.
Firearms D.I.Y.: Building Your Own Custom AK Via @dailycaller
The fact is that the design of the AK, based as it was on the utilitarian needs of a ruthlessly efficient Soviet empire, is a little lacking in the area of consumer-friendly features and ergonomics. Fortunately, we live in a wonderfully chaotic free market and, combined with good old Yankee ingenuity, there are a growing number of aftermarket accessories that can turn the stock AK into a much more tactical weapon with improved functionality.
Summertime Concealed Carry
In the 1988 film “Biloxi Blues,” a young World War II Army recruit played by Matthew Broderick is going through summertime training in Mississippi. Being from New York City, he is amazed by the temperature. “Man it's hot. It's like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn't take this kind of hot.” Of course Tarzan deals with the heat by wearing a loincloth, which would likely make any sort of concealed carry problematic. The fact remains that when the mercury rises, sane people adapt their clothing choices.
Gun Owners, Hillary Will Soon Say "If You Like Your Guns You Can Keep Your Guns"
This is a long way off from when John F. Kennedy was proudly an NRA member, who was ironically killed with a rifle bought from an ad in NRA’s official journal (at least if you believe the government version). It is also a long way off from many NRA supported and endorsed Democrats in the House and Senate including Max Baucus, Montana, Heidi Heitkamp, North Dakota, Joe Donnelly, Indiana, Joe Manchin, West Virginia, and even Harry Reid, Nevada.
Gun Test: IWI’s Compact Uzi Pro Pistol
It was 1985 when Chuck Norris, fresh from rescuing American POWs still held by the Viet Cong, returned to America only to have Florida invaded by terrorists in the middle of his much-needed vacation. I may be getting news reports mixed up with the film Invasion USA, but in either case the solution was two full-auto, 9mm Micro Uzis in a custom-made DeSantis shoulder harness. That was my first introduction to this miniscule Uzi, and I had to have one, or two, just in case.
Panteao: Concealed Carry Tips from Matt Jacques & Massad Ayoob
Those of us who take concealed carry seriously, along with the responsibility that comes with it, also commit ourselves to receiving proper training and practicing as much as we can. Of course, that is not to say that training should be mandatory in order to exercise a basic right, but it is a really good idea. Unfortunately, we all have jobs, families, bills, etc., that can make getting quality training a challenge.
Gun Test: Magnum Research Baby Desert Eagle III
The new Baby Desert Eagle pistol from Magnum Research does not actually share a lineage with the famed original Desert Eagle, although the former is made in Israel like the latter was for a time. The name is actually meant to capitalize on the notoriety of Magnum Research’s large Desert Eagle powerhouse while representing a more human-sized offering from the company.
Remington RM380 Review
Remington is not just the oldest gun maker in America, it also produces more rifles and shotguns than anyone else. While it is true that Remington has not traditionally focused on handguns, it did produce one of the most popular revolvers of the Civil War, the New Model Army, as well as a pocket pistol in the years between World War I and World War II, the Model 51.
SR45: Ruger's Tough-As-Nails .45 ACP Pistol
The never-ending debate between aficionados of one handgun caliber over the other has been known to get personal, but in practical applications, such as in law enforcement, terminal ballistic performance is far being from the only issue. Police agencies must select a pistol/caliber combination that delivers what they need on every level and for every officer.
A Modest Proposal: Obama’s Problem With You
Editor’s Note: A satirical look at what President Obama really thinks about guns. “You folks don’t need me to tell you that we have a problem with guns in this country. And by that I mean not just too many guns but too many people with guns and especially the wrong people with guns. Now, my administration has tried everything we can think of to address this epidemic and get guns out of the hands of Americans.
Gun Review: GlockStore's Glock 19 GSPC Stealth Melt
The GlockStore provides a Lenny Magill-designed custom package for concealed carry called the Stealth Melt. In many ways, this Glock 19 is the opposite of its larger Glock 34 cousin but with no fewer custom features, just more subdued. RELATED STORY: Glock’s New MVPs: G17 Gen4 & G19 Gen4 MOS The slide features low-profile Trijicon night sights, serrations at the front and rear, skeletonizing with a slim cut above the barrel and channels on both sides of the slide.
An Internet Gun Ban: Killing The First And Second Amendments
President Obama recently announced several Executive Actions on gun control. These were relatively minor steps (there is only so much a president can do on his own) but every single one was a poke in the eye to gun owners.
DIY Tips: Building Your Own Airgun Range
Have you seen the price of ammunition lately? While it’s available, it certainly isn’t getting any cheaper. If you are serious about your handgun training, you also need to add the cost of gas and range fees to the equation, not to mention the time it takes to get to the range. Fortunately, there is a form of cheap and easy practice you can do at home, and I’m not talking about dry firing.
Gun Review: Magnum Research’s Baby Desert Eagle III Pistols
Just the name of Desert Eagle immediately brings up images of one of the most famous movie guns in recent history.Any time a director needed to make a big impression it was with one of these huge, gas-operated, rotating-bolt pistols that handle everything from the .357 Magnum to .50 AE cartridges. While the Baby Desert Eagle is an altogether different animal, it too seeks to make a big impression with shooters, albeit in a much smaller package.
5 Competition-Ready, Extreme Race Guns From EAA
The Witness Limited Custom Xtreme sports a fiber-optic front sight, an extended mag well and an ambidextrous thumb safety. Tanfoglio’s Witness Gold Custom Xtreme sports every option an Open Division competitor could want, including a C-More sight. EAA Witness Stock II Xtreme EAA Witness Stock III Xtreme From Production to Open, there is a Witness Xtreme race gun built specifically for winning in every division of competition.
Cecil The Lion And Ethical Hunting
What is ethical hunting? What is the difference between shooting a lion and shooting a deer? For that matter what is poaching? Unless you are blessed enough to live under a rock and not have to deal with the constant barrage of social and other media you have likely heard of the famous and beloved pet African lion named Cecil. He was so famous that no one had ever heard of him until an American trophy hunter killed him. Commence the rending of clothes….now.
Gun Review: CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 9mm Pistol
Anyone who lives in a dry, desert-like environment has at one time or another seen a scorpion. These small, multi-legged, venomous creatures can deliver a heck of a sting. As such, it seems difficult to come up with a better name for a submachine gun than that, which is exactly what CZ has done. The CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Pistol is merely the civilian-legal version of this weapon available to American shooters.
First Look: CZ-USA’s 9mm Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Pistol [VIDEO]
The CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Pistol is the civilian-legal version of the Scorpion EVO 3 submachine gun upon which it is based. Made by Česká Zbrojovka (better known as simply CZ) in the Czech Republic, this is a very innovative and feature-laden semi-automatic, 9mm, blowback-operated handgun. The Scorpion EVO 3 features a receiver and trigger group assembly made from a tough polymer as well as a threaded, 7.75-inch, cold-hammer-forged barrel with a removable flash suppressor.
5 North American Arms Mini Revolver & Pocket Pistol Options
Among the earliest pocket pistols were revolvers, and many of these early revolvers were rimfires. Small, short-barreled revolvers are still popular for personal protection and concealed carry, but if you want something that is truly small and concealable, check out the North American Arms mini revolver options. But NAA certainly doesn’t limit itself to innovative mini revolvers. The company also produces some extremely compact and distinct semi-automatic pocket pistols.
3 Undercover Berettas: Pico, Nano and PX4 Storm
Beretta has been in the business of satisfying the demands of military and civilian firearms customers for almost 500 years. That is a long time for a family-owned business, or any other business for that matter. Firearms design has certainly changed over the years, and Beretta has not only kept up but also been a leader in innovation. It was hardly a surprise when Beretta won what may be considered the most coveted handgun purchasing contract in the world.
Kimber's 5 Compact Defenders For CCW Defense
Kimber has displayed amazing versatility in the 1911 market, introducing a plethora of models to suit all tastes. In addition, each and every Kimber pistol displays a high degree of individual attention, resulting in outstanding reliability and accuracy. This is especially the case when it comes to the company’s subcompact and pocket pistols.
Gun Test of the Windham Weaponry HBC 5.56mm Carbine
In many parts of the world, it is not unusual to see military units patrolling tourist areas and government buildings armed with their standard-issue battle rifles. Likewise, specialized police units armed with rifles or submachine guns are common sights at airports and other facilities overseas. These are standard security and visibility operations that, to some American civilians, might seem disconcerting when seen for the first time.
Sneak Peek: Testing the Ruger LCR 9mm at the Range
The Ruger LCR, or Lightweight Compact Revolver, is now available in 9mm. This polymer-frame revolver, the first of its kind, brings the benefits of significantly reduced weight and a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel in addition to being impervious to corrosion and moisture. It should be noted that only the lower part of the frame containing the grip, hammer and triggerguard is polymer.
Best New Tactical Pistols For Fall 2014
It goes without saying that the AR-15 and its many variants have taken the American shooting world by storm. These rifles are so popular, in fact, that many companies have begun to offer “stock-less” versions that can be considered pistols—offering much more capacity and power than a typical handgun. But the tactical handgun market doesn’t stop there. Read on to learn more about some of the market’s newest tactical pistols, from megapistols to 1911s and everything in between.
Troy Sporting Rifle Now Available in .308 Win/7.62mm NATO
The Troy Sporting Rifle is now available in .308 Winchester/7.62mm NATO and features a pump-action operating system, making the AR-style rifle complaint in any state, no matter how restrictive. The new rifle maintains the look and feel of a true AR, and the rifle can also use most standard accessories and .308 AR magazines.
Best New Tactical Rifles & Carbines For Fall 2014
While the AR-15 and its variants have been around for decades, it has been quietly enhanced and improved over time. Dozens of manufacturers have come forward to offer their own upgrades, fine-tuning the platform over time. This year is no different, and we’ve gathered some of the best new ARs — as well as a few battle classics like the Inland M1 Carbine — being introduced this fall.
Bravo MID-16 MOD 3 5.56mm
Bravo MID-16 MOD 3 5.56mm incorporates a mid-length gas system for greater reliability on today’s hunting and battlefields! Many fans of the AR are already familiar with Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM) for its top-of-the-line AR parts and accessories, and they include among their customers U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) as well as every branch of the U.S. military and federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Border Patrol.
Ruger Pocket Duo
Ruger not only makes some of the most popular subcompact and pocket pistols on the market today, the LCP and LC9, but the company has also been at the forefront of building partnerships with laser manufacturers to offer completely integrated units to its customers. Most recently, Ruger has extended these offerings to include an extremely powerful and super-compact tactical green laser and tactical light from Viridian, the Reactor R5 green laser and the Reactor Tactical Light.
Russian Arms Factory Izhmash
For more than 200 years, Russian arms factory Izhmash has served as the nation’s arsenal, manufacturing everything from muskets to rifles, anti-tank weapons, machine guns, pistols and revolvers. Izhmash has been and continues to be one of Russia’s largest arms-makers and its history is a storied one. Through Napoleon Izhmash was founded by Alexander I of Russia, who ruled from 1801 to 1825, one of the most chaotic periods in European history.
RAINIER ARMS URBAN CARBINE 5.56
With the AR rifle’s seemingly unstoppable popularity, entrance of new manufacturers into the market is to be expected. I witnessed this phenomenon once before, in the months leading up to the 1994 federal assault-weapon ban. Then, a plethora of new manufacturers rushed to produce as many pre-ban rifles as possible before the legislated deadline. Sadly, in this rush, quality often took a back seat.
Agency Spotlight - Chesterfield County S.W.A.T.
Chesterfield County, Virginia, is a bucolic suburban community that includes commercial and rural areas. It is also located just south of and adjacent to the state capital of Richmond, and Interstate 95 runs right through the county as well, meaning a certain amount of spillover does occur, which helps keep the county’s 22 SWAT members busy.
Remington R1 Enhanced .45 ACP
Remington has been in the gunmaking business for a long time—almost 200 years, in fact. It is the oldest firearms manufacturer in the U.S., and in all that time it has earned a reputation among American shooters for remarkable quality and reliability and grown to be the largest domestic manufacturer of rifles and shotguns (not to mention a major ammunition producer as well).
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