Recreational shooting and other stuff
Brian 
A while back, I did a Charger project in a Midwest Industries chassis. It wasn’t quite AR-themed, but had a bit of that vibe, given the handguard, grip, and mostly blacked-out components. The barrel was a KIDD 10″ steel .920 model, that I had originally planned for a different project. Because the intention was to … Read more
Ruger’s PC Carbine has been very popular, so they followed it up with a PC Charger. Is it better than the original? That’s a matter of personal preference. But it certainly seems to be more sought-after. And for good reason. It’s chambered in 9mm, has the option to use Ruger Security 9 or Glock magazines, … Read more
Last month, I upgraded my PC Carbine with the Upriser chassis from TandemKross. I also received their “Internal combo”, along with a few other parts, which I installed at the same time. Now that I’ve had sufficient trigger time, I can report back on the those upgrades too. The parts in question are listed below, … Read more
Ruger’s Precision Rimfire rifle sits in a nice spot in their product line. With the success of the Ruger Precision centerfire rifles, they realized the value of a rimfire version, which makes a great trainer for the centerfire rifles. It’s also for anyone who wants to get trigger time without spending a fortune. Although rimfire … Read more
Building a custom Ruger 10/22 has never been easier (or more fun). Now, Deadshot Arms lets you take it another step further. They offer match grade bolts, with all the usual touches, plus either KG Gun Kote, or a Cerakote finish. This is both a functional and cosmetic upgrade. So not only does your 10/22 … Read more
For quite some time now, I have followed HomeGunsmithUnger on Instagram. It’s run by Sebastian Unger, of Austria. He’s a firearms enthusiast who took the unusual step of creating his own 10/22-compatible receiver from scratch. At home, in his spare time, on an old mill. His “OpenTop” receiver is designed with a forward rail, and … Read more