Recreational shooting and other stuff
I recently got my hands on the Bear Creek Arsenal Bufferless AR9, and it’s been loads of fun at the range. This AR9 drops the traditional buffer tube, making it super compact and easy to handle—perfect if you want a 9mm pistol-style build that’s lightweight and maneuverable. Whether you’re into home defense, range days, or … Read more
While stubby, suppressor-ready Ruger Mark IV barrels have been popular lately, I went the opposite route with the 10″ stainless steel match barrel from Volquartsen. This 10″ long by 1″ diameter barrel is built on a genuine Ruger OEM receiver. It’s a beast of a barrel, but also a unique and gratifying shooting experience. … Read more
The BoreBuddy CZ 457 barrel is the latest addition to their highly-regarded Apogee line. Available in 22LR as well as 17HM2, this barrel fits both CZ 455 and 457 models. Options for the .22LR version include 1:12 or 1:16 twist rates, while the HM2 is only available with a 1:9 twist. All three are 16.1″ … Read more
If you want a tactical lever action, Midwest Industries is here to help. Marlin showed that we’re ready for a tactical lever action with the introduction of the Dark Series. Well, except for the price. I went shopping around and found a Marlin Dark Series for $1,599.99, which isn’t exactly pocket change. That price gets … Read more
As I was searching for a pistol case, I found the perfect solution in the NANUK-R 909. It’s sized just right for a pistol with or without an optic, and it also fits some accessories. What really sold me, though, was NANUK’s use of post-consumer recycled resin for their NANUK-R cases. It’s got all the features … Read more
I’ve recently added the Otis Ripcord and their Universal Pistol cleaning kit to my range bag. I’m the guy who lets all his friends (and strangers) at the range try out his firearms. I’ve almost always got something new and different, and everyone wants to give it a go. The result is high round counts, … Read more