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TandemKross is having a Memorial Day weekend sale (10% off everything!), and I’m presenting my updated Ruger Mark IV Lite on the TandemKross Kraken lower. These two bits of information are mostly unrelated. Except for the fact that this pistol wouldn’t be possible without TandemKross. So I’ll lay out the specs, in case anyone is … Read more
Not long ago, a friend asked why I didn’t have a KelTec CP33. Being a fan of rimfire pistols, it was a valid question. So I got one. And then I reached out to TandemKross to help me make it better. Because having 33 rounds on tap is nice, and absolutely dominating our friendly dueling … Read more
Last month, I shared my “Mild Makeover” for the Browning Buck Mark. The plan was to add a few items that improve 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 to have … 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 rimfire trifecta. The model I got is the Camper Stainless URX. Like most Buck Mark pistols, it comes with Browning’s … 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