Saturday, December 29, 2012
Raven Concealment quick ship additions
Raven Concealment announced that following are now added to quick ship options.
Glock 20/21/21sf with Surefire X300
Glock 20/21/21sf with Streamlight TLR-1
S&W M&P 45 Full Size
S&W M&P 45 Midsize/Compact (4" barrel)
From: Raven Concealment
Ayoob: Why we need "high capacity"
Mas Ayoob wrote this article that shows why there is need for 'high capacity' magazines.
Part 1
From: Mas Ayoob on Guns
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Feinstein's dream
Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-CA) has her proposal on her website
Bans the sale, transfer, importation, or manufacturing of:
--120 specifically-named firearms
--Certain other semiautomatic rifles, handguns, shotguns that can accept a detachable magazine and have one military characteristic
--Semiautomatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds
Strengthens the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban and various state bans by:
--Moving from a 2-characteristic test to a 1-characteristic test
--Eliminating the easy-to-remove bayonet mounts and flash suppressors from the characteristics test
--Banning firearms with “thumbhole stocks” and “bullet buttons” to address attempts to “work around” prior bans
--Bans large-capacity ammunition feeding devices capable of accepting more than 10 rounds.
Protects legitimate hunters and the rights of existing gun owners by:
--Grandfathering weapons legally possessed on the date of enactment
--Exempting over 900 specifically-named weapons used for hunting or sporting purposes and
--Exempting antique, manually-operated, and permanently disabled weapons
Requires that grandfathered weapons be registered under the National Firearms Act, to include:
--Background check of owner and any transferee;
--Type and serial number of the firearm;
--Positive identification, including photograph and fingerprint;
--Certification from local law enforcement of identity and that possession would not violate State or local law; and
--Dedicated funding for ATF to implement registration
It's a combination of CA-like law(list of all names) and making all semi-auto rifles registered as NFA item. Seems like these are two things that will not work, as discussed in my earlier post.
Bans the sale, transfer, importation, or manufacturing of:
--120 specifically-named firearms
--Certain other semiautomatic rifles, handguns, shotguns that can accept a detachable magazine and have one military characteristic
--Semiautomatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds
Strengthens the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban and various state bans by:
--Moving from a 2-characteristic test to a 1-characteristic test
--Eliminating the easy-to-remove bayonet mounts and flash suppressors from the characteristics test
--Banning firearms with “thumbhole stocks” and “bullet buttons” to address attempts to “work around” prior bans
--Bans large-capacity ammunition feeding devices capable of accepting more than 10 rounds.
Protects legitimate hunters and the rights of existing gun owners by:
--Grandfathering weapons legally possessed on the date of enactment
--Exempting over 900 specifically-named weapons used for hunting or sporting purposes and
--Exempting antique, manually-operated, and permanently disabled weapons
Requires that grandfathered weapons be registered under the National Firearms Act, to include:
--Background check of owner and any transferee;
--Type and serial number of the firearm;
--Positive identification, including photograph and fingerprint;
--Certification from local law enforcement of identity and that possession would not violate State or local law; and
--Dedicated funding for ATF to implement registration
It's a combination of CA-like law(list of all names) and making all semi-auto rifles registered as NFA item. Seems like these are two things that will not work, as discussed in my earlier post.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
IDPA Order of engagement
Powerfactor show covers IDPA's order of engagement issue including tactical sequence and tactical priority.
From: Power Factor Show
Sunday, December 23, 2012
GNB: What could happen
After the senseless murder in Newtown, CT, there has been calls for another Assault Weapon Ban. Opponents of the Second amendment believe banning all semi-auto rifles would somehow prevent similar tragedies. Such argument falls flat when you look at FBI data(link)
Out of instruments used, rifles are accounted for 3% of the murder, half of hands, fists, and etc. Even if we (mistakenly) assume that all of unknown types are rifles, it is 16% at the most. This runs contrary to what AWB supporters are arguing about. Banning semi-auto rifles is not going to accomplish what they claim to do.
However, such reasoning is not really going to work. There are quite a few times when politics and logic don't go hand-in-hand. That has driven sales of AR rifles and other 'evil looking' semi-auto rifles to an unprecedented level.
So what could happen from this point on?
Dealing with AR issues
Frank Moody explains why MEAL(Magazine, Extraction, Ammunition, and Lubrication) should be correctly applied to ensure your carbine runs efficiently.
From: Modern Service Weapons
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Panteao working on Operation Irene DVD
Panteao Production will release Operation Irene(Black Hawk Down) DVD. 'The Battle of the Black Sea' DVD has interviews with Paul Howe
Price: $29.99 (Blu-ray/DVD combo)
From: Soldier Systems
Magnum Research re-introduces 10" .50AE Desert Eagle
Magnum research is bringing back 10" .50AE Desert Eagle. It will have fixed combat-style sights. The barrel will also be offered in a .44 Magnum caliber.
Price will be $1683(.50AE), $1650(.44Mag)
From: Ammoland
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Battle Mug (P) edition
Original Battle Mug was made with aluminum, and now polymer version is available. Polymer version will have carrying handle integrated to it as well as Picatinny rails
Price: $45
From: Soldier Systems
Thoughts on press check
Tim Lau has an excellent article about this practice. He argues why it is needed and presents case against relying on 'knowing your weapon status'.
From: Modern Service Weapons
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
GNB: So how much did you train this year?
The year is coming to an end and along with festivities the inevitable question is asked - What did you buy?
One of things I notice is that we focus on tangible objects more than having experiences. It is a lot easier to see an object, but what good is the object if you don't have an experience to go with it?
There are plenty of people who buy guns. Gun sales has been steadily increasing for last several years, and there are more people who head out to the range to fire the new purchase.
But I still haven't seen the question of 'How much did you train?' asked often.
G&A: Taurus 247 review
Guns & Ammo reviewed Taurus 247
http://www.gunsandammo.com/reviews/taurus-247-g2-review/
From: Guns & Ammo
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Inforce lights for handguns
Inforce has rotating photos of their upcoming handgun light. It is going to debut at the SHOT show
Friday, December 14, 2012
Vickers Cobra Slings
Vickers Cobra Slings are specialized variant of the Vickers Combat Application Sling. It has Autialpin buckle for a quick-release option.
It comes in Black, Camo Green, Coyote Brown, UCP, MultiCam, Foliage Green and A-TACS AU.
Non-padded: $106.95
Padded: $115.45
From: Soldier Systems
M&P Shield review
Tim from Gun Nuts Media wrote his review of M&P Shield. He gave good marks for the gun(like many others who reviewed the pistol).
From: Gun Nuts Media
Springfield XD-s from engineering perspective
American Rifleman has Springfield XD-s review written mostly from engineering perspective. It offers some interesting insight in to the design of the pistol.
From: American Rifleman
Safariland IDPA deal
When you join or renew your membership in December of January, you get 50% off from Holsters.com purchase. It works to the maximum purchase of $1,000
From: Downrange TV
JEREMY SCOTT x LINDA FARROW Sunglasses
Here's an interesting design for sunglasses.
It's 380 Euro including tax.
From: The Truth About Guns
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Magpul XTM Handstop Kits and XTM Enhanced Rail Panels
Magpul announced that XTM Handstop Kits and XTM Enhanced Rail Panels are now shipping to dealers. Black will be the first to be available, and stealth gray and pink will follow
XTM Hand Stop Kit
XTM Enhanced Rail Panels
Price: $7.95
From: Magpul
Elzetta ZRX Tactical Flashlight Mount
This mount is made with Mil-Spec Type3 hard anodized aluminum and is for lights with 1 inch body.
Price:$35
From: Elzetta
Blade-Tech's competition belt
Working with Rescomp, Blade-Tech came out with Competition Speed Belt. It uses velcro attachment system.
Price: $59.99
Action Target Giveaway
Action Target is going to giveaway AR500 PT Dueling Tree ($399 value), an AR550 PT Hostage ($280 value), or an Evil Roy Practice Target with an AR550 12" round target head ($135 value)
You have to go to their Facebook page. The giveaway ends on 12/31, 2pm CST
From: Action Target
Remington UMC .38 SPL packaging mix warning
Remington wants to warn customers to watch out for lot number P24UA18R. The lot may contain .357 magnum rounds instead of .38 spl which would be dangerous.
From: Remington
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
2012 IDPA Nationals by Panteao
Tactical-Life has 10 minute video of 2012 IDPA Nationals by Panteao. There are plenty of videos from that match, but this one also has the new generation of shooters taking on the game.
From: Tactical Life
A quick history of flashlights
Cheaper Than Dirt blog has a post that goes over history of flashlights and some tips for choosing one.
From: Cheapr Than Dirt
Bob Munden passes away
Bob Munden brought us wonderful demonstrations of quick shooting which will be missed
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
BCM The Jack Carbine
BCM worked with Travis Haley to bring The Jack carbine. You can read a review about it here on Gear Scout.
It is equipped with BCM Gunfighter compensator, SOPMOD Bravo, Geissele Super Modular Rail, ALG Defense combat trigger, Thorntail offset, ad custom Grey Cerakote. Here is the full spec
Price: $2145
From: Haley Strategic
It is equipped with BCM Gunfighter compensator, SOPMOD Bravo, Geissele Super Modular Rail, ALG Defense combat trigger, Thorntail offset, ad custom Grey Cerakote. Here is the full spec
Price: $2145
From: Haley Strategic
Sunday, December 9, 2012
GNB: Magazine malfunctions
You get to see quite a few things when you are in a training class often enough. Firearms malfunctioning is one of them, but you can also witness magazines malfunctioning.
Here is a SIG P226 magazine that fell to the ground. As you can see, the first round nose dived in to the magazine. This is not an isolated incident. In some extreme cases, the first round will actually turn around and bullet will end up facing back of the magazine. This happens since the magazine spring does not hold up the remaining ammunitions, and compress when hitting the ground, making enough gap for the top ammunition to tumble.
Another problem witnessed is follower not pushing up the ammunition. Inside the M&P magazine, there are two ammunitions that refused to go up. This is something I have not heard happening but here it is.
Both incidents are not frequent occurences, but it does happen from time to time. This is something that is not going to happen on a square range where dropping a magazine doesn't happen that often.
It doesn't take away from the fact that both SIG P226 and S&W M&P are overall great guns. There are no guns that are reliable 100% of times. It seems like the best preparation is to expect such malfunctions to occur and be ready to deal with it.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Noveske's 3 Gun Hero now available
Noveske Shooting Teams 3 Gun Hero is now available on Noveske.com. It coers various topics such as transitions, movement and gears.
Price: $34.95
From: Noveske
APEX M&P and Glock armorer's block
Apex Tactical is to release armorer's block for S&W M&P and Glock. It is 7" long x 4" wide x 1.5" thick.
This will be available on 12/13/2012
Price: $29.95
What's your shooter face?
Take a look and then scroll down for description!
http://www.juliegolob.com/infographic-whats-your-shooter-face
From: Julie Golob
Friday, December 7, 2012
Geissele Automatics Super Modular Rail review
Shooting Illustrated has a review of Geissele's Super Modular Rail. The models reviewed were MKI and MKII.
Price: $345 - $370(MKI), $295(MLII)
From: Shooting Illustrated
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Magpul Pink MOE now shipping
Magpul is now shipping out Pink MOE carbine stock, grip, handguard. It is a limited release.
They are also planning for Pink XTM Enhanced rail panels and Handstop Kits
From: Magpul
Detailed Ideas for kydex holsters
Balloon Goes Up has an interesting article that points out some detail changes kydex holsters makers should take a look at. These changes are small, but seems like a worthwhile effor for those who want extra comfort.
From: Balloon Goes Up
What pro shooters use
jasonk from Snipershide.com compiled list of equipment pro shooters use for long range shooting.
From: Snipers hide
AR: Preparing for home defense tips
American Rifleman has an article that give defensive tips that do not involve a gun, but a prudent planning. Not everything has to be gun related and utilizing non-firearm related planning should be looked at.
From: American Rifleman
Steel target fragmentation experiment
lovemywoods from INGunOwners.com posted his experiment of splash pattern after bullet hits a steel target. It is a bit long, but you an scroll down to end of his post for conclusions.
From: INGunOwners.com
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Hickok45 reviews UTS-15 Shotgun
UTS-15 is an interesting design that is made of polymer. It has AR style safety and allows shooter to switch between magazines for total of 15 rounds
From: Hickock45 Youtube
IO Cover now part of TangoDown
According to Soldier Systems, IO Cover will now be a part of Tango Down company. It was a Kickstarter project for Aimpoint T-1 and hopefully this will allow more to be made.
From: Soldier Systems
Sunday, December 2, 2012
John Holschen on movement
John Holschen of InSights Training talks about movement
From: Guns and Tactics Mag
UZI Pro photo
maleante from AR15.com posted this photo of UZI Pro. It now sports rail system on top and bottom as well as cocking handle on the side.
From: AR15.com
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Chiappa Triple Threat shotgun
Chiappa Firearms uploaded sneak peak of Triple Threat 3 barrel shotgun.
From: Chiappa Firearms
Team S&W sled race
Julie Golob, Jerry Miculek, and Doug Koenig in sled race
Who would have thought Doug Koenig screams like a girl? (Just kidding!)
From: Julie Golob