When it comes to working on firearms, especially optics and precision assemblies, torque isn’t just a suggestion—it’s everything. Anyone who’s sheared a mounting screw or fought through a wandering zero because of over- or under-tightened fasteners knows exactly how critical hitting torque spec can be. And for years, getting that
When we think of the guns of the Old West, we tend to picture the big-bore revolvers like the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army, Smith & Wesson’s top-break sixguns, and perhaps the Remington Model 1875. Nevertheless, citizens packed a myriad of small, concealable, single- and multiple-shot derringers and revolvers
SIG Sauer is known for many things. One of the most innovative arenas has been suppressors. Every SIG can that has come through my range has performed well. SIG’s deep connection with the military has proven to be a great relationship for the civilian market. Many of the products they
When I started my law enforcement career in 1978, we carried revolvers, 12 rounds of spare ammunition and a nightstick–more politely called a baton. We had no Tasers, pepper spray or patrol rifles. Instead, we had trusty Remington 870s we looked to any time we needed a little more. While
Do you want to master your AR-15 and improve your marksmanship skills and tactics? Urban Rifle Level 1 is Thunder Ranch’s foundation for defensive carbine and AR pistol training. Clint Smith has been teaching this course as far back as 1983. Most importantly, Urban Rifle’s lessons and principles haven’t changed
One of my favorite Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) games is the Wild Bunch match. Introduced a number of years ago by the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS), the match is based on the 1969 Western epic “The Wild Bunch,” directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring William Holden, Robert Ryan, Ernest
The SIG MCX-SPEAR LT 5.56 IR 16″ rifle represents the pinnacle of modern firearm engineering, blending advanced technology with modular versatility. Designed for both civilian shooters and tactical professionals, this rifle stands out. Based on the rifle chosen in the military NGSW program, the SIG MCX-SPEAR LT 5.56 IR is
In the gun world, and the world in general, everyone knows the AK-47. It is one of the most recognizable guns on Earth. A gun that sometimes gets lumped in with the 47 is the AKM. The AKM (Avtomát Kaláshnikova Modernizírovanny -Kalashnikov’s Automatic Rifle Modernised) is a 7.62x39mm automatic rifle that was
We are all in search of the perfect light. One that is bright, lightweight, easy to use and portable. The challenge we face many times is using that light when we need both hands. The company that has created a solution is Nightstick. Their newest light is the USB-4510M MOLLE
