The Sinistral Rifleman has a great history of the CavArms polymer AR-15 lower receiver. I have one, and I like it. It’s low weight, sturdy, and it’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it so far. Go read the whole thing. … Continue reading
I am, by and large, not a big fan of tweaking my movement on a practical shooting stage in order to shave seconds off my time and score. I shoot these sports to help deal with the “Oh $#!%” moment … Continue reading
3 Gun over at PRGC with Mz. VRWC and Cowboy Blob. Which means, of course, that I’ve got this playing on the soundtrack of my mind right now, like I do the night before EVERY match. Google+ … Continue reading
Or, 1000 words on why shooting practical pistol competitions may NOT get you killed in the real world. I don’t want to know what it’s like to lay down cover fire or call in an airstrike; that’s the military’s job, … Continue reading
So the time has come for me to look at getting a new car. As I occasionally have to carry my sons around and my wife has an SUV, I’m thinking a small hot hatchback or coupe, because I’ve already … Continue reading
As I mentioned yesterday, the CowTown Range is now open for business on west side of town. As I live out in the East Valley, it’s a bit of a drive for me, but it has 7 (count ‘em) seven … Continue reading
Or, how to use an Evil Black Rifle for something other than evil. The Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association’s AR101 was, well, the basics of operating and shooting an AR-15. If you already own one, chances are you already … Continue reading
This thread over at Gun Nuts got me a-thinkin’ and ties in with what I saying and about being an equipment junkie. “Don’t sell your Colt, because tomorrow morning all those guys with crappy rifles will wake up with crappy … Continue reading
Ah, the blessings of liberty: Training on the AR-15 at the Cowtown Range for $5, ammo included. Join us for basic AR15 training at this great location. Every shooter will have a personal coach! All rifles, ammo, eyes and ears, … Continue reading
Although I’m not going to the Superstition 3 Gun Match this month (sob!), time and fortune are allowing me to a Combat Focus Carbine class from Phoenix Firearms Training on March 24. I din’t serve in the military and I’ve … Continue reading
Due to work constraints, I will be unable to shoot and/or RO the Superstition Mountain Mystery Three Gun this year. Crap. Good for my ammo supply, bad for my carbine/shotgun skills. Google+ … Continue reading
Ever have one of those moments where you’re all set to mock somebody’s idea into the ground, only to realize they have a point? That was me on Friday. I started reading this article on “Gear For The Bump In … Continue reading