Volquartsen Magazine Follower Button Upgrade

Magazine follower buttons installed - (L) Factory Ruger magazine button (R) Volquartsen

Volquartsen’s Magazine Follower Buttons for Ruger pistols are one of my favorite upgrades. They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can make a noticeable difference in reliability. It’s nice to know that performance upgrades for your Ruger Mark series pistols don’t have to be expensive. My 10-pack of them was a little over $20, and I … Read more

Ultimate Cliploader for Ruger Mark Magazines

Ultimate Cliploader - ten magazines loaded in two minutes.

If you have a Ruger Mark pistol*, and shoot it often, you need the Ultimate Cliploader. Normally, when I see “Ultimate” in a product name, I roll my eyes. But in this case, it’s a very accurate description. Because you can load your magazines in just seconds, with no wear and tear on your thumb. … Read more

TandemKross mods for the Ruger MK IV 22/45

TandemKross modified Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite

If you want to customize your Ruger MK pistol, TandemKross should be your go-to. They have just about anything you could want to make it more reliable and/or accurate. Whether you are a plinker or competitor, they’ll help you make your good gun great. Which is why I’ve been so excited to be a part … Read more

Project 10/22: TANDEMKROSS upgrades

"Ultimate" Trigger Kit for RugerĀ® 10/22 from TANDEMKROSS

At the start of this project, I had mentioned that I would be upgrading some internal components. For convenience and reliability, I like to replace the bolt release, extractor, and bolt buffer. These are the three items I suggest replacing on every 10/22. But I got to chatting with my contact at TANDEMKROSS, and they … Read more

DaVinci Footwear men’s Mohawk review

DaVinci Mohawk in natural black

Quite possibly one of the best ways to invest in your personal health is with DaVinci Footwear. Bold statement? Yes, it is. But in the 12 years that I have been running this site, I have learned a lot about footwear. And besides quality socks, there is no better gear than a really good pair … Read more