Recreational shooting and other stuff
Ruger’s PC Carbine has been very popular, so they followed it up with a PC Charger. Is it better than the original? That’s a matter of personal preference. But it certainly seems to be more sought-after. And for good reason. It’s chambered in 9mm, has the option to use Ruger Security 9 or Glock magazines, … Read more
Building a custom Ruger 10/22 has never been easier (or more fun). Now, Deadshot Arms lets you take it another step further. They offer match grade bolts, with all the usual touches, plus either KG Gun Kote, or a Cerakote finish. This is both a functional and cosmetic upgrade. So not only does your 10/22 … Read more
For quite some time now, I have followed HomeGunsmithUnger on Instagram. It’s run by Sebastian Unger, of Austria. He’s a firearms enthusiast who took the unusual step of creating his own 10/22-compatible receiver from scratch. At home, in his spare time, on an old mill. His “OpenTop” receiver is designed with a forward rail, and … Read more
When it comes to precision centerfire rifles, Bergara needs no introduction. But rimfire enthusiasts may not recognize the name, or the Bergara BXR. Introduced last year, the BXR is a .22 caliber semi-auto rifle, based on the familiar 10/22 platform. So it’s an entirely new rifle, with a feel that should be immediately familiar. And … Read more
If your Ruger Mark pistol is picky about ammo, you can tune it with this Recoil Rod and Spring Kit from Volquartsen. My three Mark IV pistols were pretty reliable, until I attached a suppressor. Lower velocity ammo generally equals lower power. And I started to experience some cycling issues. Luckily, I had already purchased … Read more
This year alone, I have replaced at least a half dozen triggers. Each time, the manufacturer claimed a lighter pull, along with other improvements. It’s not that I don’t trust them, but it just makes sense to have on hand a way of testing the trigger pull. Fortunately, the good folks at Wheeler sent their … Read more