Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Adding the Tempest Grips and Magwell to my custom Ruger Mark IV 22/45 made a big difference in ergonomics and performance. And that’s a bold statement for a pistol that has very few Ruger parts left. The entire lower is pretty much all TandemKross. From the Kraken (now Cthulu) lower full of TandemKross parts, to … Read more
OPMOD, or Optics Planet Modifications, are “Unique items that combine unbelievable value with products specially modified to meet the needs of our customers.” Now, I’m as skeptical as the next guy when it comes to bargains. And I have to watch my budget too. But the OPMOD line does have some good deals. More importantly, … Read more
Today’s enthusiasts are pretty spoiled when it comes to optics. The Blackhound Genesis 6-24×50 FFP MOA scope is a perfect example of this. It combines quality glass with great features at a price that’s affordable even for someone just getting into the sport on a budget. Taking that a step further, Blackhound includes rings, levels, … Read more
I really like innovation, and the Viridian PINCH Adjustable 35 Degree Offset Mount certainly delivers on that front. As the name implies, it’s an offset mount, the type usually seen on AR-pattern rifles. With it, Viridian diverged from common designs in multiple ways. First, it’s at 35 degrees, rather than the usual 45. Next, it’s … Read more
Desert Eagle. Please don’t call it the “Deagle”. It is perhaps the world’s most famous meme gun. Seen more often in movies and video games than actual shooting ranges. Both revered and vilified, it’s at once fascinating and amusing. Regardless of how you feel about it though, you can’t begrudge it a sight upgrade. And … Read more
Happy October 22nd, or 10/22, which is the official holiday for Ruger 10/22 fans. This year, I’m doing things a bit differently, and sharing ten of my favorite 10/22 articles from the past. They cover complete rifles, individual accessories, and some helpful articles full of upgrades. In no particular order. The goal is to offer … Read more