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I was excited to see the Remington R51 at SHOT, but then I saw it, and was no longer excited. Two reasons why. 1. Remington didn't bring any to Media Day (which, considering that they've had them at media events before, means only one thing: that the current iteration of pistols aren't reliable enough) 2. It's bigger than you've been led to believe. I made these comments on the blog's Facebook page, and shared a photo of the R51 next to a 1911. People told me I was wrong, and… Read More

This article combines the three previous parts (flash, sound, recoil) into one link. One of the most popular accessories for today's AR15 owner is a muzzle device. Want less muzzle flash? There's a device for that. Want less recoil? There's a device for that, too. Want less muzzle flash AND less recoil? Some devices even claim to perform multiple functions. I have been closely studying how various muzzle devices perform for years, and this summer, with the assistance of Advanced Armament Company, B.E. Meyers, and Silencerco, was able to test… Read More

Late last year I published parts one and two of a muzzle device comparison; the third part was essentially complete at that time, but I decided to hold off on publishing it until I could verify some of my data. Using high speed video (courtesy of SilencerCo) and multiple accelerometers, I will be able to show visually as well as mathematically how effective each device in the test is at recoil reduction. During a four month period, over 1500 rounds were fired to verify g-force data from the accelerometers. The… Read More

Two reasons why: 1. They pay some link exchange site to spam my comments section with crap like this: 2. They steal my photos and use them without attribution: I have recommended their holsters in the past: I will do so no longer and will actively help quality manufacturers compete with DeSantis whenever possible. Were it not for the concealed carry boom in recent years, scumbags like DeSantis would have gone out of business long ago.

Dear above-mentioned people, A good compromise, in my mind, involves neither party getting exactly what they want, but settling for something that both can be somewhat satisfied with. There are few examples of true compromise in politics; most often, it seems that final legislation leaves both parties with very little to be happy with and very little resembling their original goals. When lip service is paid to compromise and a party with a small advantage in political power attempts to ram through a bad piece of legislation, effective organization on… Read More

The last article published on this blog was composed while I rode in the back of a Bolt Bus from New York City to DC. Since then I've been traveling pretty much nonstop, but managed to write a few articles for other sites. For your enjoyment, here they are: The Firearm Blog: SPOT Global Phone Review Arms Collective: How Betty Got In My Pants Arms Collective: Is Your Rifle Zeroed? Arms Collective: Let's Not Be Pedantic About Firearms Technology And before anyone asks, yes, the third part of the muzzle… Read More

When people thank me for my military service, I am put in an awkward and uncomfortable position which I do not like at all. Through conversations with other veterans, I have found that almost all of them dislike being thanked for their service as well. I know that most people mean well, and think that they are lifting our spirits by thanking us for our service. I know that previous generations of veterans did not receive warm welcomes when they returned home. I don't wish to sound ungrateful. I would… Read More

What is contained in this article is entirely anecdotal and I have no substantive proof of anything written here. I am not a conspiracy theorist, I am a realist. I have unintentionally collected this information over the last six or seven years. To me, it adds up to the ATF creating a database of who is buying what firearm. - In 2007, I had a chat with a very nice elderly couple, owners of a small gun store. They told me that during an ATF audit, the agents had scanned… Read More

Following up on the gargantuan first post of this comparison is a relatively short yet no less important portion. Especially to civilian shooters, the sound and blast of a muzzle device can be a huge turnoff. Yeah, that new brake keeps the muzzle on target, but if the noise rattles your friends every time you shoot the rifle, and other shooters on the firing line give you dirty looks and move away? Chagrin might give you second thoughts about your purchase. For this portion of the test, 2209 Impulse Precision… Read More

Note: While I work to verify my recoil data, I have decided to release the first part of this comparison, which covers muzzle flash. One of the most popular accessories for today's AR15 owner is a muzzle device. Want less muzzle flash? There's a device for that. Want less recoil? There's a device for that, too. Want less muzzle flash AND less recoil? Some devices even claim to perform multiple functions. I have been closely studying how various muzzle devices perform for years, and this summer, with the assistance of… Read More