Recreational shooting and other stuff
Today, TandemKross released their Kraken aluminum lower for Ruger Mark IV 22/45 pistols. This is actually one of their biggest innovations, in my opinion. It’s also one of the most exciting new releases for Ruger Mark IV 22/45 owners. For anyone wanting to build a custom Mark IV pistol from scratch, there was no option … Read more
Ten years ago, I bought my first Boyds Gunstock, for a Savage bolt action. It’s great to see that they’re still going strong, and just celebrated 40 years in business: MITCHELL, S.D. – Started in 1981 as a one-man operation, Boyds Gunstocks has grown into the largest aftermarket gunstock manufacturer in the world, employing over … Read more
Since I have the Ruger Security 9 for a long term review, I figured a few improvements were in order. First up is the +2 magazine extension from Galloway Precision. This is an affordable ($14) and easy to install (ten minutes) upgrade that increases the capacity from 15+1 to 17+1. Note that it’s only for … Read more
The second article in this series sees me getting in the “wayback machine”. Ten years ago, my wife’s brother and I bought matching bolt action Savage MK II FV-SR .22 rimfire rifles. They even have consecutive serial numbers. But his is factory stock, save for an inexpensive scope. Mine’s had a few modifications since I … Read more
I figured it would be interesting to document my first suppressor purchase. Although the process seems daunting, it’s not. And while at least one company has a kiosk to simplify things, I chose the old-fashioned way. Although not entirely by choice. My suppressor was ordered direct from the manufacturer, and shipped to my local store, … Read more
When I first saw the Tack Driver X Bag from Caldwell, I knew I was going to have to try it out. As a long-time user of their gear, I’ve always been happy with Caldwell’s support products. This 8x8x8 bean bag-style rest is designed for competition use, hunting, or casual fun. While it looks very … Read more