AR-15 rifles are not created equally. There are degrees of differences among the various AR-platform rifles from near-indecipherable nuances to impossible-to-miss distinctions; some variations are only Cerakote-deep while others become blatantly obvious when you squeeze the trigger. The firearms market is utterly inundated by black rifles meaning smart manufacturers find a way to stand out. … Read more
Ultradyne USA, the guys who made what are possibly the best iron sights on the market, also build what are arguably the best muzzle devices. The combination makes sense, as it allows them to play to their strengths by selling compensator-sight combos. The APOLLO MAX Muzzle Brake (below) is notable: After rigorously testing the brake with a load cell … Read more
The Seattle Times blatantly lied in a recent editorial in support of Initiative 1639, the hodgepodge of unconstitutional gun control measures that Washington Staters will find on their November ballot thanks to the state’s supreme court: “The NRA has invested at least $150,000 to fight this initiative [1639], which the organization says will just make … Read more
“A study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that semi-automatic assault rifles were used in only about 25 percent of such U.S. incidents from 2000 to 2017. The rest of the time, firearms including handguns, rifles and shotguns were the weapon of choice. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines an … Read more
My state of birth is Washington State. I was fortunate to grow up in a state with stunning mountains, plentiful pine trees, and more sunshine than one might expect. When I started shooting and hunting I discovered something else: Washington State had darn good laws relating to gun rights and awesome hunting opportunities. Fast forward … Read more
Just a heads up, Acme Machine is having a Father’s Day sale on their AR build kits. Available kits include 5.56 NATO and .224 Valkyrie options including most of the components you need for a build with the exception of the lower. For example, the Aero BA .224 Valkyrie PRS Complete Rifle Build Kit includes … Read more
For most of its history, Smith & Wesson had been known for producing high quality revolvers. When the polymer pistol craze began, S&W jumped on the bandwagon as well and, while they still make a wide variety of revolvers, are mostly known for their pistols and AR-15 rifles – at least to the younger generation … Read more
FN’s upping the features on their well-respected DMR and Tactical Carbine ARs. Here’s their press release: FN’s SERIES OF MODERN SPORTING RIFLES RE-ENGINEERED FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE (McLean, Va. – Dec. 05, 2016) FN America, LLC announces the release of the next evolution of modern sporting rifles bearing the FN 15™ name and featuring the newly-designed FN … Read more
President Clinton enacted the Federal Assault Weapons Ban (AWB) in 1994. [For an overview of the AWB concept click here.] Since its expiration, the Democratic Party has been hell bent on reenacting and strengthening an “assault weapons” ban. While that may have been a winning argument back in the early 1990’s, a new poll by Gallup shows that support for outlawing … Read more
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