Category: Firearms

Regular readers/viewers of this blog will not be surprised by the information contained herein. I produced this primarily for the Youtube audience. It's a basic summary of why I believe the AR-15 to be an incredibly reliable weapon, with a few tips on how to avoid problems - but those tips apply to all self-loading weapons.

As yet another major firearm manufacturer announces a "groundbreaking, game-changing" product that is anything but, I have to ask - when will we see something that's truly innovative? Every new firearm that's been announced for the last few years - heck, probably more - has been presented to the consumer as if it is nothing short of revolutionary - in fact, that word is often used to describe the new product of the month. Almost invariably, though, this "revolutionary" firearm is simply an amalgamation of previous designs packaged in a… Read More

A short video suggesting a few primary considerations for those looking to buy an AR-15. It also offers general tips about configurations, brands, and whether to build or buy.

I would like to thank Max Slowik at Guns.com, ElPresidio on Reddit, S474N on MujGlock.com, and anyone else who linked to my blog on this topic. It is much appreciated. I would also like to thank whoever posted my G19 Gen 3 vs G19 Gen 4 comparison video at GlockTalk last year (sincerely)...and the "senior members" of the forum who said the problems were my fault...and the moderators of the forum who never approved my registration there as VuurwapenBlog. It's probably better that I gloat from afar.

It seems that what has been known to the world for a year or more is now being acknowledged by Glock...sort of. Thanks to Angelo, the best 2111 in the USMC, for the heads up. Dear GLOCK Armorer: On September 6, 2011, GLOCK Inc. will begin voluntarily exchanging the recoil spring assembly (RSA) on its new Gen4 pistols shipped since 2009 GLOCK’s product development team has modified various elements of the RSA to ensure each pistol’s performance meets the company’s demanding standards. With several variations of the RSA in the… Read More

This video shows two separate high speed clips of two different shooters firing the same ammunition from the same AK-47-type rifle. It is first presented at 1000 frames per second, then slowed down at 1/2 and finally 1/4 speed.

In this video, I make the case that you shouldn't buy every firearm you possibly can.

A photograph and a phrase will do nicely. Aim small, miss small.

A short video, about a short handgun! In this case, the .38 DAO S&W J Frames such as the M&P 342, 442, and 642.

Just in case anyone wants some new desktop wallpaper, here are some great high-res shots of Swiss Arms rifles, courtesy of Swiss Arms. If you can't see the images, try clicking on the linked text. SAN 511, .50 BMG precision rifle A slightly different SAN 511. Perhaps this is the "entry carbine" SAN 511? I am joking, of course... For more technical data about the 511, check out the Guns, Holsters, and Gear posts by Richard. 751 SAPR Long Barrel. 751 SAPR Short Barrel. I would like to see this… Read More