TandemKross Cornerstone Safety

TandemKross Cornerstone Safety Thumb Ledge on the S&W Performance Center SW22 Victory

Installation of the TandemKross Cornerstone safety is the second installment of my SW22 Victory Upgrades. In this series, I’m applying more upgrades to my Performance Center SW22 Victory pistol. In part 1, I went over the specs, and my plans for this pistol. It received a TandemKross halo Charging Ring, and their hiveBrid grips. And … Read more

Volquartsen VF-6 Lightweight 22 Charger Barrel

Crazy Ivan carbon fiber stock/brace tube with Tailhook Mod 1 brace on a 22 Charger

Volquartsen’s VF-6 Lightweight 22 Charger Barrel is great foundation for a no-holds-barred Charger build. With as many chassis companies as there are out there right now, the 22 Charger has become a must-have for many enthusiasts. And when suppressed, rimfire is probably the most fun round of all. It’s also the least expensive ammo these … Read more

Boyds At-One Gunstock for the Remington 870

Boyds At-One Gunstock for the Remington 870

Installing a Boyds At-One Gunstock for the Remington 870 may be the most polarizing upgrade I have done in a while. Some friends saw it as awesome, others just shook their head. This particular shotgun doesn’t fit into the tactical, sporting, or hunting category very neatly. It’s got a 20″ barrel thread for chokes, and … Read more

One from the safe: Henry Classic Lever Action .22 Magnum

My Henry Classic Lever Action .22 Magnum, sporting a rifle butt stock cover with integrated sling from RLO Custom Leather

This Henry Classic Lever Action .22 Magnum was my first lever action, and the third article in this series. I had originally bought a different brand of  .22 WMR handgun and matching carbine, but the quality and performance disappointed me. Which is why I sold them both, but kept the ammo. And we all know … Read more

MAX-9 from Ruger, a Great EDC Option

Ruger's 9mm 12+1 MAX-9

In the crowded EDC market, the new Ruger MAX-9 manages to stand out. It does so by ticking the boxes that new and seasoned shooters look for. That includes up to 12+1 of 9mm, and a tritium/fiber optic front sight in an optics-ready package. There’s more to it, which I’ll cover below, but it’s competitively … Read more

Project Victory: SW22 Victory Upgrades Part 1

TandemKross halo Charging RIng installed on my S&W Performance Center SW22 Victory

Project Victory, a series on SW22 Victory Upgrades, started simply enough. After shooting a friend’s S&W Performance Center SW22 Victory Target Model 6″ Carbon Fiber Target Barrel, I was left with two thoughts. One, the name is way too long, but they do make it clear that this is a target pistol. And two, I … Read more