Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Anyone into handguns has probably noticed that Canik had attracted quite the following lately. And this was for their newer pistols, not just the CZ clones. So when a deal presented itself, I picked up a shiny new 9mm Canik TP9SFx. I can’t even justify this one to myself, but the price was just too … 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
If you’re any sort of firearms enthusiast, you’re probably aware by now that Henry Repeating Arms is celebrating their 25th anniversary this month. There should be countless magazine articles, website articles, and videos about this. With one click, or a turn of the page, you can learn about how the company was started by Louis … Read more