Recreational shooting and other stuff
Out of the box, the SW22 Victory is a pretty sweet pistol. The addition of Volquartsen’s I-Fluted stainless steel match barrel and their laminated grips turn it into a fantastic shooter. This is my second SW22 Victory, and my goal was something not just accurate, but flashy and fun. A polished stainless barrel handles the … Read more
Not long ago, a friend asked why I didn’t have a KelTec CP33. Being a fan of rimfire pistols, it was a valid question. So I got one. And then I reached out to TandemKross to help me make it better. Because having 33 rounds on tap is nice, and absolutely dominating our friendly dueling … Read more
Last month. I shared my “Mild Makeover” for the Browning Buck Mark. The plan was to add a few items that improve on its reliability and usability, nothing more. This pistol wasn’t purchased with the intention of going all out, so I avoided that temptation. Well, for about four months anyway. I was perfectly content … Read more
The only upgrade I’ve found necessary for my Ruger American Competition is a new set of sights from XS Sights. While I do like fiber optics on my rimfires, I wanted night sights on this 9mm pistol. XS Sights was able to supply me with their DXT Big Dot Night Sights. These popular sights are … Read more
Late last year, I picked up my first Browning Buck Mark. Since I already had a few Ruger Mark IV pistols, and a S&W SW22 Victory, it seemed like it was time to complete the trifecta. The model I got is the Camper Stainless URX. This model comes with their usual alloy receiver, and an … Read more
A recent upgrade to one of my Ruger Mark IV pistols was the Lobos Industries Low Profile Red Dot Mount. Ditching the Picatinny rail for a lower mount brings the dot height closer to the bore axis. That’s an immediate bonus. And while other companies offer mounts with multiple sets of holes for different optics, … Read more