My Very Red TandemKross Kraken Ruger Mark IV Lite

Ruger Mark IV Lite with TandemKross Kraken lower and just about every accessory available

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

KelTec CP33 gets the “Everything Kit” from TandemKross

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

TandemKross Ultimate Trigger Kit for the 10/22 Rescues Old Trigger Housing

TandemKross Ultimate Trigger Kit for the 10/22 tucked inside an old aluminum housing

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

Project Victory: Upgrading the SW22 from Smith and Wesson, Part 4

Continuing my Performance Center SW22 Victory project, we’re going to take a look at magazine upgrades. In part 2, I replaced the safety after ranting about how terrible it was. That required a partial disassembly, and lots of important bits and pieces being taken out and reinstalled correctly. It certainly wasn’t for everyone. On the … Read more

Project Victory: Upgrading the SW22 from Smith and Wesson, Part 1

TandemKross halo Charging RIng installed on my S&W Performance Center SW22 Victory

After shooting a friend’s S&W Performance Center SW22 Victory Target Model 6″ Carbon Fiber Target Barrel, I was left with two thoughts. One, the name is way too long, but they do make it clear that this is a target pistol. And two, I needed one. Smith and Wesson has taken the standard SW22 and … Read more