Category: General Opinion

Several months back I wrote an article about shotgun ammunition, and just realized that I had forgotten to link to it. Here it is. It was intended to give people who don't have a huge firearm knowledge base an understanding of the topic, but several people who have been shooters for a while told me that they still learned a few things.

...and the Smith & Wesson Governor isn't much better. But I strongly dislike the Taurus Judge. Here's why. It is, relative to other firearms of its size, inaccurate with big, useful bullets. To be sure, it is most accurate with .410 slugs and .45 Colt bullets, and may even provide "acceptable" accuracy - but other handguns that weigh less and are smaller will be more accurate, and easier to be accurate with, than the Judge in any of its variations. If one primarily wants to shoot big bullets, there are… Read More

Below are a number of things that I think should exist, but do not, or not in acceptable quantities. A Browning 1911-22 in a cartridge suitable for self-defense purposes. A single stack Glock in 9mm with frame and slide length and height approximately the size of a Glock 19. Larger would be cool too. A Smith & Wesson M&P would also be acceptable, if the trigger stopped being so incredibly, painfully horrible. Spike's Tactical hard chrome M16 bolt carrier groups. They exist, but are discontinued. A single cell Elzetta ZFL-M60… Read More

I should mention that I do not use Purolator filters...but I found this quite clever.

As a pilot and fan of DeHavilland aircraft, as well as private industry, this story makes me feel warm inside. As an outside observer and non-fan of the United States Air Force and its institutional insecurity, it angers me; at least, the background does. Basically, the Army and Air Force were going to buy a bunch of C-27Js, twin engine turboprop transport aircraft that can go places and do things that C-130s can't, albeit with a smaller payload. Still, something that was very interesting to the Army and Special Operations… Read More

Earlier this week, I wrote an article about what constitutes a firearm review. It was interpreted correctly by most, but seems to have been taken the wrong way by some. I want to clarify a few things so that I am not seen as any more evil than I deserve to be - which, actually, is quite a lot. I thought the first line was fairly clear - I am getting really tired of searching for a quality firearm review to link to, only to come across regurgitated manufacturer specifications… Read More

I am getting really tired of searching for a quality firearm review to link to, only to come across regurgitated manufacturer specifications and photos under the title "Review." Maybe you're incapable of doing a quality review, maybe you're lazy, maybe you actually think that you can review something from a single manufacturer photo. If you're the type of blogger that chooses what you think is SEO over quality content, you're already behind the curve. You may rank well now, but SEs have you figured out. Your days are numbered. Quality… Read More

High speed video of an AK-47 in 7.62x39 being fired, including a video of it without the top cover.

Full article about the EOD Kit on GearScout... There are few MOSs (military occupational specialties) I hold in higher regard than EOD (explosive ordnance disposal). Along with route clearance teams, I have a very special place in my heart for EOD teams of all services. They’re constantly exposed to the very worst the enemy has to offer, and they do their jobs specifically to keep other troops alive and unharmed.

In this video, I describe how taking video of yourself shooting can be helpful to technique, and basic factors that relate to camera specifications.