Recreational shooting and other stuff
If you like happy endings, this Ultimate Trigger Kit story is for you. It all started out last year, when I was scraping together parts for a few projects. I reached out to friends, looking for a spare 10/22 trigger group. One of them provided the saddest trigger group I had ever seen. Sure, he … Read more
Reviewing the Ruger American Competition has been high on my list for a while. After trying out the MAX-9, and Security 9, it was time for a full-size 9mm pistol review. Where EDC pistols may have to compromise size, weight, and capacity, a “competition” firearm generally has no such restrictions. And that’s what lead me … Read more
Boyds Pro Varmint stock ended up being the perfect choice when setting up my scoped Ruger 10/22 Takedown. This rifle has an Adaptive Tactical Tac Hammer .920″ barrel with the cantilever scope mount. It’s not exactly a lightweight, but is a favorite when I take friends shooting. Given that I already had a very light … Read more
In my not-too-humble opinion, the Kraken lower from TandemKross* is one of the best things to happen to the Ruger Mark IV 22/45. It’s a completely redesigned, stripped aluminum lower, ready to take OEM or aftermarket parts. Obviously, the idea behind it is to assemble it using really great aftermarket parts. There was just one … Read more
When it comes to optic mounts, Outer Impact has you covered. Although they make several products, including sights, it’s their M.R.A. (Modular Red Dot Adapter) that I was most interested in. I recently purchased a Vortex Razor, and realized the included mount on a factory rail was just way too high for pistol use. So … Read more
When I first saw the Midwest Industries Side Folding Fixed Extruded Stock, I immediately thought of my Ruger PC Carbine. This new steel and aluminum side folding stock combines classic design with modern construction. That makes it right at home on the AR and AK formats, but also rifles from HK, Steyr, Sig, and more. … Read more