Recreational shooting and other stuff
Last month, I shared my “Mild Makeover” for the Browning Buck Mark. The plan was to add a few items that improve reliability and usability, nothing more. This pistol wasn’t purchased with the intention of going all out, so I avoided that temptation. Well, for about four months anyway. I was perfectly content to have … Read more
The only upgrade I’ve found necessary for my Ruger American Competition is a new set of sights from XS Sights. While I do like fiber optics on my rimfires, I wanted night sights on this 9mm pistol. XS Sights was able to supply me with their DXT Big Dot Night Sights. These popular sights are … Read more
Late last year, I picked up my first Browning Buck Mark. Since I already had a few Ruger Mark IV pistols, and a S&W SW22 Victory, it seemed like it was time to complete the rimfire trifecta. The model I got is the Camper Stainless URX. Like most Buck Mark pistols, it comes with Browning’s … Read more
A recent upgrade to one of my Ruger Mark IV pistols was the Lobos Industries Low Profile Red Dot Mount. Ditching the Picatinny rail for a lower mount brings the dot height closer to the bore axis. That’s an immediate bonus. And while other companies offer mounts with multiple sets of holes for different optics, … Read more
Midwest Industries offers an excellent 4.875″ M-LOK Handguard upgrade for the Ruger PC Charger. This is one of my favorite firearms, for several reasons. While it’s considered a pistol, it bridges the gap between a handgun and carbine. Sized like a submachine gun, but in semi-auto configuration only, it’s a fun range toy or very … Read more