The idea of carrying more than 30 rounds in an AR-15 isn’t anything new. Several companies have tried to engineer a variety of solutions that provide additional capacity to support AR-15 pattern firearms. The demand for these types of solutions certainly exists out there. For example, besides the previous few
One of my favorite black powder pistols is extraordinarily difficult to shoot. In fact, it is often difficult to hit anything with it at any great distance at all. It is cumbersome, clunky, and unwieldy, and it is the oddest-looking contraption a person will ever lay eyes on. That’s because
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
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 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
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
