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

SB22 Fixed Kit for the Ruger 22 Charger and 10/22

SB Tactical's SB22 Fixed Kit for the Ruger 22 Charger and 10/22 installed on my 22 Charger

When I first saw the SB22 Fixed Kit from SB Tactical, there was no question that I’d need to get one. I’ve had a completely stock 22 Charger since last October. This barreled action drops right into this lightweight polymer chassis perfectly. The rear Picatinny rail makes the SB22 Fixed Kit chassis ideal for a … Read more