Recreational shooting and other stuff
TandemKross recently released their “Eagle Eye” Fiber Optic Sight Set for the popular Taurus TX22. This little rimfire has been showing up at a lot of ranges. Thanks to a low price (usually well under $300), and some great features, it’s easy to see why. Built on a polymer frame with an aluminum slide, it’s … Read more
Popularity and controversy frequently go hand in hand. Ruger’s popular 10/22 Takedown is no exception. As a stock rifle with iron sights, it’s a top seller, and hard to find right now. Few people are debating the utility of a handy rimfire that can fit in a backpack. The point of contention is the optics … Read more
TandemKross Ruger PC Charger upgrades really do make good guns great. From the factory, there’s a balance between making each part to the ideal spec, and making the firearm affordable. Which is why the aftermarket for firearms is so big. Brand new firearms often come with parts that are just “good enough”. They do the … Read more
As I dig through my parts bin, I realize that not every project I build has to be kept long term. It’s been fun to throw parts together, just to create something different. The goal isn’t for me to add another rifle to my collection. Rather, it’s to show those interested in the Ruger 10/22 … Read more
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that throughout the year, I go through a lot of ammo. During the warmer months, between testing and shooting with friends, it’s easy to burn through 1,000 rounds or more on a weekend. When bulk .22LR was under 5 cents per round, that was hardly an expense worth worrying … Read more
My S&W Model 617 (AKA Smith & Wesson Model 617, or S&W 617) is one of the best parts of growing up. That’s because I’m now able to afford things that were out of reach when I was younger. At 21, I owned a single inexpensive stainless revolver. I’m a few years older now, and … Read more