Archive for July, 2009
Primers Still Tough To Come By
Posted by: | CommentsSinclair International, a Brownells company, posted on Twitter that they received a shipment of Remington small rifle primers, and asked everyone to limit orders to 5000. In less than 28 minutes, they were completely sold out.
I’m getting tired of the shortages…
Addax Tactical Gas Piston AR-15 Upper
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Addax Tactical AR-15 gas piston uppers.
There has been much talk about improving the AR-15/M-16 with a gas piston system rather than the direct gas impingement system in use since the 60’s. Companies like the Ruger have attempted to capitalize on this trend by producing gas piston rifles such as the SR556. If you already own an AR or two, you can retrofit your gun with a piston system, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars.
Addax Tactical makes a gas piston upper for the AR-platform called the ATAC-GPU or Advanced Tactical AR Carbine Gas Piston Upper. Addax Tactical states the ATAC-GPU “utilizes a specially designed, self regulating, long stroke piston system for enhanced dwell time and lower recoil.” Read More→
DeWalt 3D LED Flashlight Review
Posted by: | CommentsThe DeWalt 3D flashlight is the largest flashlight in DeWalt’s recently introduced line-up of LED lights. The DeWalt line of LED flashlights are heavy duty aluminum torches designed for outdoor, construction, and industrial use.
I found this flashlight is rugged, inexpensive, and bright, and that works as advertised. While I have no doubt it makes an excellent construction light, I found it did very well in a law enforcement and home defense capacity.
The DeWalt 3D is bright. Using common D-cell batteries, the DeWalt flashlight throws a bright 131 lumens. And since D-cell batteries are both inexpensive and available at virtually any store, you should alway be able to keep this light running without hurting the wallet. Also, D-cell batteries are normally stored by people for emergency preparedness situations, so it may share a common power source with other items such as radios in your preparedness gear. Read More→
On Quality Holsters and Guns
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These Kramer IWB holsters have an excellent reputation for quaility, comfort, and security.
One of the Internet arguments that never seems to die is whether you should carry a pistol with a cartridge in the chamber. The argument against carrying with “one in the pipe” is based on the idea that it is unsafe to do so. People are concerned about “accidental” discharges while it is carried, or if the pistol is dropped.
I’ll be completely up front and tell you that with a quality firearm, quality holster and competent owner, the handgun should be carried with a cartridge in the chamber if you are carrying for self defense. In most instances, a self-defense situation involving the use of deadly force develops far to quickly for you to draw your weapon and then work the slide before being able to employ the handgun.
But is it safe to carry a cartridge in the chamber? Read More→
Wilson Combat Quad Rail for the AR-15
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The Wilson Combat Quad Rail for the AR-15:
Unlike most rail systems on the market today that focus strictly on hanging the most gadgets from your rifle, the new Wilson Combat Quad Rail was designed for serious shooters by serious shooters. Read More→
Winchester Ammunition Launches Two 22LR Loads
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Winchester Ammunition recently expanded its rimfire ammunition line for hunters and shooters by launching two new .22 Long Rifle (LR) loads; the new Hyper Speed HP™ .22 LR and the 555 round .22 LR bulk pack.
The new Winchester Hyper Speed HP™ .22 LR features a 40-grain, plated hollow point bullet, with a muzzle velocity of 1,435 feet per second (fps). This load provides plenty of punch for improved penetration on small game and pests. This round is also designed to provide consistent hunting accuracy and small game stopping power. Read More→
New Wilson Combat Accu-Tac AR-15 Flash Hider
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The new Wilson Combat Accu-Tac AR-15 flash hider announcement:
Our Accu-Tac AR flash hider sports a three-pronged external profile and our exclusive external accurizing flutes that improve muzzle harmonics over other blast dispersing brakes. These extensively tested features effectively dissipate flash and minimize muzzle signature but unlike many competitive AR muzzle devices, the Accu-Tac has no negative impact on accuracy.
Made from hardened 4140 steel, the Accu-Tac fits standard, GI-threaded AR barrels.
MSRP is $49.95.
