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Firearms, rimfire, optics, shooting accessories, and upgrade guides based on hands-on range use, testing, and practical experience.
About a year ago, I had this idea for a project using the Crazy Ivan Original Chassis. Since this chassis is compatible with AR-style handguards, I wanted to do a short-barrel 22 Charger suppressor host. The plan was a super compact Charger with a folding brace, and little to no extra length when suppressed. This … Read more
The Boyds SS Evolution is the perfect stock upgrade (down to the name) for my wife’s rifle. This is a 10/22-pattern rifle I built for her at the end of 2019. Since then, it’s seen a few changes. While it started out with a scope and bipod, the bipod is gone, and it’s got a … Read more
I used the Athlon Argos BTR Gen2 6-24×50 APLR2 FFP IR MOA on my Ruger Precision Rimfire for an extended period. This review covers its glass, tracking, zero stop, reticle, and long-term durability. Athlon now lists this exact model as discontinued, although new old stock may still be available from some retailers. At the time … Read more
The TandemKross Spitfire barrel for Smith and Wesson’s SW22 Victory was officially announced earlier this month. Since I was already pretty deep into customizing my SW22 Victory, they offered to provide one for review just ahead of the release. After being sworn to secrecy, they shipped it, arriving the day before its actual release. That’s … Read more
I’ve been using a We The People Holsters 2nd Amendment Tribute holster for my S&W Shield 9mm the past few weeks. The Shield itself has been my faithful companion for several years now. It’s got the size, capacity, and accuracy I require to feel confident in it as an EDC. Truth is, I’d gotten a … Read more