Friday, August 31, 2012
Labor day deals
Labor day deals are showing up.
Brownells is giving free shipping on domestic orders of $150 or more. Promo code is DSW
Tactical Distributors have 20% off sale with free overnight shipping on orders of $150 or more. Promo code is LABORDAY20
Net Tac is giving some discount on Vickers Combat Application sling. PRomo code is LABORDAY2012
Panteao Productions is giving 25% off promotion on DVDs and subscriptions. Promo code is LABOR25
Palmetto State Armory is also having sale one a lot of things including AR uppers, ammos, accessories, and guns.
Comp-Tac has 15% off on any online order. Promo code is LD-0912
Ar15.com store has 10% on all items non digital. Promo code is LABOR10
Steve Lee goes on hunting with S&W 460
Steve Lee became famous for his song 'I like guns' and now he goes on wild boar hunting with a S&W 460.
AR: Firearm Museums
American Rifleman posted list of firearm museums. One place that is not on the list, but is worth visiting is Winchester Mystery Hose.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
CCW Breakaways pants
Shooting Illustrated has an article on CCW Breakaway pants. These are specially designed pants that allows easy carry of firearms in pants without need for a pocket holster. They come in khakis, cargos, jeans and shorts.
Prices range from $69.99 - 89.99
http://www.ccwbreakaways.com/
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Paralympics 2012
Paralympics 2012 started on 8/29 and shooting events will start on 8/30
Eric Hollen(pistol) and Josh Olsen(rifle) will be there as the first-ever Paralympic team.
You can read more here
Shelley Rae's Gun 101 ep. 1
Shelley Rae made a video about The four safety rules. The video is intended to help new shooters learn about shooting sport.
Student of the Gun ep.6
Student of the gun gives us a look at the new Blackhawk holsters and factory. It also has video of Todd Jarrett teaching on the range.
From: Student of the Gun
From: Student of the Gun
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The Noveske Shooting Team 3 Gun Hero trailer
The Noveske Shooting Team is releasing 3 Gun Hero DVD. It will cover techniques, stage breakdown, gear, and other tips and tricks.
Hi-Point challenge
There has been plenty of firearm tests, but not many were willing to test a commonly looked down pistol, Hi-Point.In fact I've seen about 2 or 3 other tests. Now, Tim from Gun Nuts Media decided to test one himself.
So far, out of 150 rounds it shot, it had 2 failures to go in to battery.
From: Gun Nuts Media
NRA Ultimate Gun Guide app for iPad
NRA released its Ultimate Gun Guide app for iPad. It has database on 600 guns and will have more in the future. iPhone version will be available soon, too.
Price: $2.99
2013 MultiGun Nationals date announced
USPSA announced that 2013 MultiGun Nationals will be held at the Desert Sportsmen Range in Las Vegas from 4/25 to 4/28
From: USPSA Nationals
Monday, August 27, 2012
Remington R1 Enhanced Threaded Barrel
Remington added more to their R1 1911 line up.
R1 Enhanced Threaded Barrel has a taller two-dot sight system, a match grade stainless steel threaded barrel, black anodized aluminum match grade trigger, and custom enhanced checkered grips.
It will come with two 8-round magazine and thread protector
Price(MSRP): $1040
Supercavitating Underwater Bullets
PNW Arms uploaded video of their Supercavitating Underwater Bullet. It is supposed to go through a steel plate even after the bullet goes through 13 jugs. Not the most scientific test, but it is interesting.
From: PNW Arms
From: PNW Arms
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Beta C-mag fail
Beta C-mag looks cool, but it has one problem - reliability. shakeyshooter uploaded his test of Beta c-mag.
You can check it out at 2:18 and 5:20
PNW Arms Cold Tracer video
PNW Arms uploaded video of their Cold Tracer at 100 yards using an MP5. It will be available in Fall.
From: PNW Arms
From: PNW Arms
Friday, August 24, 2012
Bayonet article
Gun Digest has a simple article that covers usage and different models of bayonets for GI use.
From: Gun Digest
Building Assault: when hammer fails
Supposedly these are Lithuanian military filming their CQB practice. Not sure if this was legitimate or purposely done for humor, but it is hilarious.
Blackhawk Holster sneak peek
Shooting Wire has a nice sneak peak of a holster Blackhawk is going to introduce early next year. EPOCH will work for either Surefire X200 or X300, Streamlight TLR1 or TLR2
From: Shooting Wire
Thursday, August 23, 2012
NSSF: Shooting positions in the field
NSSF uploaded a video on various shooting positions applicable in the field.
From: NSSF
Viking Chronicles ep. 2
Kyle Lamb uploaded his second Viking Chronicles video with Non-Typical Outfitters. However it is a bit short and I find it a little bit lacking in substance.
From: Kyle Lamb
From: Kyle Lamb
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
G&A: Heizer DoubleTap review
Guns & Ammo reviewed Heizer Double Tap. It is a gun for close distance and seems to perform just as expected.
From: Guns & Ammo
Ken Hackathorn in SOTG ep. 5
Student of the Gun has some video from Ken Hackathorn pistol/carbine class from Texas. It starts at 08:28
A look at 1911 sights
Gun Digest has an article on differnt 1911 sights. It covers things to look for in a 1911 sight, and compares several different types of sights.
From: Gun Digest
Pendleton Safes free shipping promo
Pendleton Safes is offering free shipping on all orders shipped to the lower 48 United States from now until 10/15/2012. You can order by calling (770)466-6181 or email info@pendletonsafes.com.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Panteao's Gunsmithing the 1911
Panteao production's new title is about 1911 gunsmithing. Paul Liebenberg worked with Pachmayr Gun Works and later opened Pistol Dynamics in Florida. Topics on DVD include barrel and barrel bushing fitting, installing safeties, triggers, extractors and more.
Price: $49.99(members $39.99)
From: Panteao productions
2012 New England Regional IDPA Championship
johniac7078 uploaded videos from 2012 New England Regional IDPA Championship. There are 12 stages and interesting stage designs can be seen. Uploader had a very hard time due to hand injury.
Language warning at 6:16, 9:38, 10:29, 12:39, 14:00, 14:16
You can find photos from the match on IDPA's Facebook
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3
More women gun owners
CBS reports that there has been increase in number of female gun owners. According to the Gallup pole it was 13% in 2005, and it is now 23%.
From: CBS New York
From: CBS New York
Monday, August 20, 2012
Glock Maritime Spring Cup
TWANGnBANG posted a video about Glock Maritime Spring cup. This cup allows the Glock pistol to be shot underwater.
USPSA to create dedicated revolver nationals
Caleb of Gunnutsmedia says that USPSA will add a dedicated revolver national to the Single Stack Nationals on May 11, 2013.
He also has a review of 4Wheelguns.Com IDPA Speedloader holder
From: Gun Nuts Media
M&P SIRT training pistol
According to the Gunmart blog, Next LEvel Training is coming out with M&P style SIRT Training pistol
From: Gunmart blog
Sunday, August 19, 2012
GNB: Zombie Attack!!
In recent years, zombie mania has swept both the mainstream and the firearm industry. Just this SHOT Show there were plenty of zombie-themed firearms, accessories, and targets. So it is natural that it crept into training curriculum.
One of the classes I recently watched was Zombie Attack!! class from Firearms Training Associates(FTA).
There has been plenty of zombie-themed competitions(Outbreak Omega being one) and I am sure there are classes that already have zombie-themes integrated in to them. But some of them seem to be nothing more than having zombie targets in place of regular targets. Standing at a line and shooting zombie targets is fine, but if one can add more to the training it will be even more interesting.
Photo courtesy of Ted Tae
Saturday, August 18, 2012
The Viking Chronicles: Wyoming bear hunt
Kyle Lamb's first episode of The Viking Chronicles is here. He went to Wyoming to hunt bears with his AR.(.308)
Blade-Tech Caracal holsters
Blade-Tech now has holsters for Caracal F versions. It comes in Level 1, 2, and 3 holsters as well as souble and single magazine pouches.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Safariland Competition Wheelchair Mount
Safariland now has Wheelchair Mount for holsters. Clamp system can be used for both vertical and horizontal armrest or frame. It fits .75" to 1.25" frame tubes. It is designed to work with 5198 for production class guns and 014 holsters for open or limited division.
Price:
5198 Version: $200
014 Version: $175
Mag pouched: $225
CTC Laserguard for M&P Shield
Crimsons Trace announced that Laserguard for M&P Shield in both 9mm and .40S&W is available. (LG-489)
Price(MSRP): $219
Buffer Technologies Glock Magwell for Gen4
Buffer Technologies developed Glock Magwell for Gen4. Gen4 model works for 17, 34, 22, 35, 31, and 37
Price: $29.95
Changing Rem 700 bolt knob
Shooting Illustrated has an article on how to change bolt knob on Remington 700. It requires a bit of machine work, just in case someone was expecting an easy installation.
From: Shooting Illustrated
Budget revolvers
Cheaper than dirt has a post about choosing a budget revolver for first timers. Most recommendations are for target shooting, not for immediate dual purpose for home defense.
http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=25065
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Article on The Bourne Legacy takedown rifle
The taledown rifle used in The Bourne Legacy is made by Nemesis Arms and is called Vanquish. Former San Bernardino Sheriff County deputy Ives built designed the gun.
It comes in .300 WSM, .338 Federal, .308 Win, .360 Rem, 6.5 Creedmore and .243 Win.
Price(MSRP): $4450
From: Guns & Ammo
Fun IDPA stage
Here's a fun IDPA stage that should be a good practice for dealing with multiple zombies.
From: IDPA blog
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Ken Hackathorn on State of the industry
The Tactical Wire posted their interview with the legendary firearms instructor Ken Hackathorn. Many things were discussed with excellent insight.
From: The Tactical Wire
3-Gun Nation on NBC Sports
The new season of 3-Gun Nation is on Wednesdays at 1pm EST and Sundays 7:30AM EST
AR Optics on a budget
Shooting Illustrated has an article on budget variable power AR optics. Three scopes it looks at are,
Firefield 1-6X24mm 1st Focal Plane Illuminated Riflescope
Weaver Kaspa 1.5-6X32mm
Leatherwood 1-4X24mm CMR Tactical
These are scopes, not RDS(red dot sights). RDS is what we usually think about when it comes to AR sighting system, but there are good scopes that can be used too.
From: Shooting Illustrated
Basic reloading pointers
Cheaper Than Dirt has a simple pointers for those who are starting to reload.
http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=24498
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
More Surefire Fury available
Surefire's 500 Lumen light Fury is now available in Tactical, Defender, and P2ZX CombatLight models.
Tactical model has a simple momentary-on push tail cap switch like a classic Surefire light. MSRP is $155
Defender has strike bezel, and has two stage push button. press for momentary-on and push further for constant on mode. MSRP is $165
P2ZX CombatLight model has rubber grip ring and has classic momentary-on switch like Tactical model. MSRP $175
From: Surefire
Cost of self-defense
MyNorthwest.com has an article of a man who defended his life in self-defense, but at a tremendous financial cost. It costed $250,000 even though it was ruled a self-defense.
Monday, August 13, 2012
DRD Paratus
DRD Tactical made this breakdown rifle for Clandestine Break-Down Rifle request listed on an open announcement by Joint & Special Operations Program. It is chambered in .308 with a 16 inch or 12 inch barrel.
It can be assembled in less than a minute, and can be stored in a small case. Magpul provides P-mags(20 rounds), stock, grips, and MBUS
Price(MSRP): $5615
You can read a review from Shooting Wire
http://www.shootingwire.com/features/226328
Comments from M4carbine.net
http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=110718
Zeiss 2012 Field Days optics promotion
Zeiss is offering $500 rebate on the 65mm and 85mm VICTORY DiaScopes.Buyers will also receive a free, portable carbon fiber tripod.
Also, there is a $100 rebate on Conquest 8x42 or 10 X 42mm HD Premium Binoculars.
Promotion runs from 8/1 to 12/31. Purchases must be made from a Zeiss Authorized Dealer in US, and rebate must be postmarked within 30 days of purchase. Payment will be a prepaid American Express card.
You can find more info at http://www.zeiss.com/sports
From: Shooting Wire
Sunday, August 12, 2012
STG 44 found in Syria
Syrians found 5,000 STG-44s. No word on their fate, but I doubt it will be sold to collectors. Not sure if they found ammunitions to go with it too.
From: Armory blog
Friday, August 10, 2012
The evolution of marksmanship
Gun Digest posted an article about evolution of marksmanship. It's a fun read on how standards of accuracy changed over time.
Crimson Trace for Beretta Nano
Crimson Trace will have LG-483 Laserguard for Beretta Nano in Sept. 15th. Price(MSRP) will be $219
http://www.crimsontrace.com/products/manufacturer/beretta-pistols/01-3700
Leupold rebate for BX-2 Cascades and BX-3 Mojave binocs
Leupold is offering $30 rebate on BX-2, $50 rebate on BX-3 when you buy before 10/15. REbate form can be found at http://rewards.leupold.com
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Frank Proctor's Way of the gun class video
SupersetCA uploaded video of Frank Proctor's Way of the Gun class.
CTC LG-469 for XDs is in works
Crimson Trace mentioned on their Facebook that they are working on releasing LG-469 Laserguard for Springfield XD(s) in November.
From: Crimsons Trace
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Panteao to release Sonny Puzikas's AK video
Panteao production is about to release AK instruction video with Sonny Puzikas.
Pre-order of thie DVD will be $49.99(member price $39.99).
SureFire 2211 Tactical WristLight vid
SureFire introduced WristLight at 2012 SHOT show and they just posted a video that shows off the product.
Wisconsin State IDPA Championship vid
mikewillshoot uploaded his video from Wisconsin State IDPA Championship 2012.
If you don't like Nickelback, you've been warned.
If you don't like Nickelback, you've been warned.
Draw cord adjuster accident
A lot of jackets have draw cord adjuster at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, which happens to be the area where we carry our guns. So it was a matter of time before an accidental discharge was caused by the adjuster getting stuck in the holster or trigger guard.
Here is one with graphic photo of wound from Gun Digest
Please be careful when you wear clothings with these adjusters. No need to holster fast since no shooting is won by fast holstering. Some people get rid of the adjuster, some people use duct tape over it.
Firearms misconceptions
Cheaper Than Dirt blog has some firearms mosconceptions that just refuses to die. They involve ballistics, aiming.
http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=24333
Monday, August 6, 2012
GNB: NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
National Rifle Association is renown for providing the basic pistol safety classes that lays a solid foundation, but there is more that NRA offers. The next level is Personal Protection Inside the Home which touches on skills one would need to effectively protect themselves in their home. The step above is the Personal Protection Outside the Home(PPOTH) which touches on subject of CCW(Carrying Concealed Weapon).
OpSpec Training SIG armorer DVD
OpSpec Training released their SIG armorer DVD. It is made by the renown gunsmith, Bruce Gray.
Price: $39.95 + $7 shipping
Mayflower Tactical Baby Carrier cancelled
Due to US regulations regarding children products and chances of frivolous lawsuits, Mayflower decided not to make Tactical Baby Carriers anymore.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Jamie Gray wins 50-meter three position
Jamie Lynn Gray won gold in the women's 50-meter rifle three-position. She also set record for best score in qualifying.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Friday, August 3, 2012
Steyr Arms AUG A3 to be released late August
Steyr Arms announced that AUG A3 will be available at the end of August. It will have European style cold hammer-forged barrel.
Overall length is 28.15 inches with the 16 inch barrel attached. It will come with 25-position Picatinny rail.
The rifle will come with 1 polymer magazine.
Price(MSRP): $2099
From: Outdoor hub
CTC Midnight 3-Gun video
Guns & Ammo has another video from Crimson Trace Midnight 3-gun invitational
Roger's Custom kydex holster review
Romeo Tango Bravo.net reviewed Roger's custom kydex holster appendix carry Version 5. Version 5 is a bit smaller than Version 4. The reviewer has one made for his S&W Model 13.
http://www.romeotangobravo.net/2012/07/rogers-custom-kydex-holsters-appendix.html
Barnes rebate
Barnes is offering rebates upto $20 for eligiable VOR-TX Ammunition(except VOR-TX Safari). Offer is up to $5 per box or $20 on select VOR-TX products. Offer is good until Dec. 31, 2012
Rebate form:
http://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012_Barnes_VOR-TX-Ammo_RebateForm_final.pdf
Details:
http://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012_Barnes_VOR-TX-Ammo_RebateEasel_final.pdf
Eligibility check list:
http://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rebate_eligable_product_skus.pdf
Grandma stops robbers
The store owner fired two rounds from back of the store when robbery went down. None of robbers were hit.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Comp-Tac announces The International
Comp-Tac's The International is an OWB holster that combines a Belt Holster, Paddle Holster, Belt Drop/Offset Holster, and Paddle Drop/Offset Holster all in one.
The holster is available for CZ 75B, Glocks, Smith & Wesson M&P, and Springfield XD(m) series.
Price(MSRP): $69
From: Comp-Tac
What your AR says about you
Guns & Ammo posted this humorous look into what shooter's AR tells us about the shooter.
From: Guns & Ammo
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Blue Force Gear RED Swivel
Blue Force Gear came up with the Rapid Emergency Detachment swivel. In emergency, you can pull the emergency release and it will come out.
Price: $35
From: Soldier Systems
Gaston Glock shoots paparazzi
Gaston Glock, the inventor of Glock pistol, is in hot waters for holding and pulling the trigger of a realistic replica water gun.
From: Austrian Times
Turnbull TAR-10 308
Turnbull Manfufacturing announced TAR-10 308 rifle. It shoots .308 Win in the AR platform. It comes with a 10 round and a 4 round detachable magazine. It fancies proprietary finish as well as American walnut forend, pistol grip
Price(MSRP): $4,995