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  • M16 or M4

    09/23/2020 7:34:55 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 22 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 9/23/20 | N Perna
    Which Duty AR is King? – Nick Perna, a former soldier and currently a cop, weighs in on whether the M16A2 or M4 is a better overall weapon system. Age equals experience. One of the few perks of getting old is that you get exposed to more things throughout the course of your life. This includes weapon systems. I’ve been making a living with a firearm since the late 1980s. In jobs ranging from the military, bounty hunting and law enforcement, I've carried a wide variety of handguns, long guns, crew-served weapons and other things that go "Bang!" I've personally...
  • Make an AR-15 Lower from Beer Cans

    09/15/2020 8:02:59 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 32 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 9/15/20 | J Langenegger
    Extreme Recycling - Want a new AR lower, but can't afford it? No problem. Just collect soda cans and make one. Everybody loves getting new guns. Unfortunately for some of us, they are just aren't in the budget. If you don't have the cash for a new AR, you can always just start collecting soda cans. No, you don't sell the cans; you melt them down and make your own AR. Meet Jared of Gun Craft 101, this is how he likes to recycle his aluminum. Jared starts out with a bunch of aluminum cans, melts them into ingots, then...
  • Guns of our Fathers: Passing down the .22LR "Pea Shooter"

    03/10/2020 7:02:00 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 39 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 3/10/20 | M Burchett
    Ever since I was a little boy, I can remember spending many days with my grandpa. His name was Ray. It was actually Walter Ray, but he simply went by Ray. I would spend summers with him at the beach fishing, digging clams and an occasional trip shooting. I can still remember the smell of his den. It always had the aroma of Hoppe’s #9, the gun-cleaning solvent. He had a desk set up to reload, and his rifles were stacked in a gun cabinet. It was in this room I learned many things. I learned to assemble cartridges, how...
  • Does the Barrel Twist Rate really affect accuracy?

    02/24/2020 6:58:58 AM PST · by w1n1 · 14 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 2/24/20 | C Cocole
    This is for the average gun enthusiasts and newbies that enjoy shooting and want a little more understanding of how a barrel twist rate can affect accuracy. So does barrel twist rate affect accuracy on an AR15? The short technical answer is that barrel twist starts the bullet spinning at a given rate to stabilize the bullet. The rate has to be constant for the utmost accuracy. On the opposite end of the spectrum – Decreasing the twist rate will almost certainly result in a dramatic decrease in accuracy. Another factor is can the wrong weight of the bullet for...
  • Ruger 9mm Compact Pistol

    02/21/2020 5:39:08 AM PST · by w1n1 · 34 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 2/21/20 | B Fitzpatrick
    In just over 60 years, Ruger guns have earned a spot near the top of all American gun manufacturers. In firearms manufacturing terms that's a meteoric rise, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing. The American Compact enters the most competitive arena in gundom, and is the most recent combatant in the fierce battle for carry-gun supremacy. And while Glock may have brought life to the polymer frame/striker-fire gun category, they are hardly the only game in town anymore. Virtually every major handgun manufacturer has some sort of gun that fits this mold, and more are coming. For the past...
  • Askari AR Pistol for and by those at the Tip of the Spear

    02/20/2020 5:08:16 AM PST · by w1n1 · 15 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 2/20/20 | P Pawela
    Benghazi hero Dave 'Boon' Benton unveils his 'Askari' at the Orlando International SWAT Round-Up - Benton is a unique man, a quiet man, very much a philosopher of life. He is a family man, a lover of his country and God. A man who will fight to the death if need be, but trust me, it would be no easy task to kill him, as it has been tried many times before. On weapons, tactics, combatives and overall survival skills, there are very few people I listen to more closely than Boon. TOGETHER with Alex Ferrer, the CEO and owner...
  • M1 Carbine Pistol - The Advisor

    02/11/2020 7:20:17 AM PST · by w1n1 · 23 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 2/11/20 | C Cocole
    This Advisor from Inland Manufacturing is modeled after the M1 carbines used during the Vietnam war for clearing the matrix of tunnels and engaging in extreme close quarters. The "Advisor," Inland’s M1 pistol, features many of the same characteristics of their original carbines and is modeled after the modified M1 carbines that were a popular conversion made by US Military advisors during the Vietnam Era. These "Military Advisors" found that the compact and reliable M1 carbine could be made even more suitable for their specific missions by cutting the barrels down to pistol lengths and using either a cut down...
  • Gunslinging Lawmen of the 20th Century – that you never Heard of

    02/06/2020 7:35:06 AM PST · by w1n1 · 10 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 2/6/2020 | P Britchard
    First thought that comes to mind is Wyatt Earp. We’re talking lawmen from the mid 1930’s to later in the 20th century. You’ll see a common core that they all share in their survival stories – that is to be very decisive and not hesitate when it was time to pull the trigger. Maybe, this was a function of the eras during which some of these officers worked, partly the assignments they had, and partly it was just that their own natures made them particularly proactive. What stands out is that these lawmen did not use the conventional best practice...
  • Mosin-Nagant Rifle - Economically, Low Cost Long Range Rifle

    02/05/2020 8:26:41 AM PST · by w1n1 · 85 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 2/5/20 | C Cocole
    Anyone that is into long range shooting should have heard of the Mosin-Nagant rifle. The M91/30 Mosin-Nagant with 7N1 ammo is a formidable long range rifle system. Don’t judge the cover by the looks. This rifle played a major role in history for the Russians and other countries. Not surprisingly, this weapon system was also modified for sniping during the past wars. Youtuber TibosaurusRex demonstrates just how effective this unmodified military rifle can be in experienced shooter. This rifle is in 100% original military configuration and had NOT been equipped with any optical sights, yet it slams steel at 944...
  • Tokarev SVT-40

    02/04/2020 8:12:33 AM PST · by w1n1 · 17 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 2/4/20 | C Cocole
    Initially losing to Simonov’s AVS36, Tokarev's design was later retried and adopted as the SVT 38, later becoming the SVT 40 after the Finnish Winter War debacle that the Soviet Union found itself in, just prior to the Second World War. The SVT-40 saw widespread service during and after World War II. The initial reaction of the troops to this rifle was negative. Among the issues were that the rifle was too long and cumbersome, difficult to maintain, and the magazine had a tendency to fall out. In service, SVTs frequently suffered from vertical shot dispersion. The army reported that...
  • French Guycot 1878 40-Shot Pistol

    10/03/2019 5:49:24 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 17 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 10/3/2019 | C Cocole
    Going back to 1850-1880, chain guns was a rare thing in firearm technology. When you think about high capacity, the Guycot chain pistol was the first and ahead of its time. The Guycot chain pistol was the development of two Frenchmen, Henri Guenot and Paulin Gay in 1879. It is chambered for a unique 6.5mm caseless rocket ball type cartridge in which the base of the projectile is hollowed out and contains the propellant powder and a primer. Upon firing, the entirely of the projectile exits, leaving nothing to be extracted or ejected from the chamber. So yes, this means...
  • Springfield Armory Hellcat Gun Review

    10/01/2019 4:48:02 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 14 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 10/1/2019 | C Cocole
    Most CCW full size 9mm pistols carries 15 + 1 in the pipe, which has become the norm. Springfield Armory has come out with the Hellcat pistol. This pistol is considered to be the smallest compact with the highest capacity ever. With 11+1 in the chamber, this CCW pistol is not just a rinky dink pocket gun. Hellcat also comes in 13+1 extended magazine as well. Hellcat Sights Another thing that you’ll see on this piece of micro-compact 9mm, is that the slide is cut for 2 micro red-dot. The 4 MOA Red dot aligsn with the iron sights. The...
  • Anyone for Wilson AR9 Pistol?

    09/18/2019 5:27:13 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 39 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 9/18/2019 | D Justin
    Pistol caliber carbines have become extremely popular for the last few years with the plinkers and prepper crowd. During the ammo shortage, the prolific Wilson Combat company produced their 9mm rifle the AR9. This was supposed to let people enjoy shooting one caliber in a carbine or pistol. At first glimpse the Wilson AR9 has the similar appearance of an AR-15, so obviously an AR clone. It’s a quality-built 9mm AR with a quality AR price of $2,095. The idea is nice utilizing one caliber across platforms. Unfortunately, that price is what's killing it in the eyes of many buyers....
  • Armed and Aging

    06/21/2019 5:39:21 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 20 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 6/21/2019 | J Wilson
    Some of us grew up in the era of cinematic cowboys and were toting that BB gun before the first whisker sprouted on the chin. Years goes by your guns become .22 to hunt and plink then up the notch to shotguns and carrying multiple pistols. Defending ourselves can be tough as we age. Having an equalizer is a good solution in case of an attack. Unfortunately, with age physical problems may come up but this can be overcome. Here are some ideas to help older gunslinger deal with their issues. Use Powerful Handguns – that you can shoot quickly...
  • Best Scopes for AR-15 under $100

    06/18/2019 5:26:05 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 16 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 6/18/2019 | J Kelly
    If you're tight on budget but still want to get a scope for under $100. The good news is that there are plenty of great options available for under $100. For under $100 is it worth looking for one? Its a good thing that the overall quality of the lens and magnification factors is about the same as those for higher end scopes. Usually higher-end scopes come with extra features, settings and customization options to justify their higher cost point. A lower end rifle scope quality of the lens and magnification factors will likely be about the same as the...
  • .22 Caliber Revolvers for Plinking and other things..

    06/17/2019 5:35:35 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 34 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 6/17/2019 | K Ishi
    Shooting at a bunch of cans or melons with a .22 pistol to pass the time has always been a favorite past time next to having BBQ in the backyard. With the huge availability and at low cost, having fun on the cheap is nice. There is a a practical side to the .22 handguns. The .22 caliber can be used to help teach new shooters the fundamentals of shooting. The caliber is easy to manage – with the minimal recoil and muzzle rise. The intermediate shooter can take this to another level of tactical shooting. For newbies the .22...
  • The 6.5 Creedmoor vs Remington 7mm-08

    06/12/2019 5:07:34 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 24 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 6/12/2019 | D Marchink
    The 6.5 Creedmoor is recognized in the precision long range shooting arena as one of the most accurate and powerful cartridge, which is also used in hunting. With the power to throw a powerful punch, the Hornady round could easily catch an average whitetail by the use of a relative case. Regardless, a lot of people still choose to go with 7mm-08 Remington while deer hunting as its salient feature is an excellent balance with propellant charge, bullet, and precision. 7mm-08 Remington vs. 6.5 Creedmoor, which of these rounds would be able to give you more value when you are...
  • Best 22 Rifle for Plinking and Hunting

    06/10/2019 5:04:00 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 63 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 6/10/2019 | J Ellis
    Debates have come across stating that the .22 rifle is not a serious caliber for those into guns. The .22 caliber doesn’t have the knock down power to take down a medium size game or let alone stop an attacker inside your home. From a survivalist needs, the .22 caliber is one of the many invaluable source to have when feeding yourself and family. For small game like rabbits and squirrels, the .22 caliber is perfect. Using a larger caliber is just a poor choice of tools for this task. The availability and pricing for the .22 caliber is on...
  • U.S. Army gets new Submachine Gun - APC9K

    06/07/2019 5:06:11 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 100 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 6/7/2019 | S Coffman
    Submachine guns such as the M3 grease gun and the Thompson served our military troops well in World War II and Korea. Fast forward M4 carbines have been the main service weapons. Recently, the U.S. Army have decided to contract the Swiss defense contractor (Brugger and Thomet) $2.5 million dollars for the new APC9K submachine gun. There are 350 guns in the books as purchased with options to another thousand. The U.S. Army have been looking for something to replace the Heckler & Koch 9mm MP5. Decisions was based on arming certain personnel that would needed something more small and...
  • .50-110 Smokeless Powder Lever Action Rifle

    06/05/2019 5:14:46 AM PDT · by w1n1 · 24 replies
    Am Shooting Journal ^ | 6/5/2019 | T Vickman
    Are you into old buffalo cartridge and want to make it better? Do this, load it up with smokeless powder in a lever action rifle. You will surely have some fire power with a .50-110 caliber rifle. Which means lots of fun shooting and yes you can take down some game as well. We can't say this enough, loading this cartridge with smokeless powder makes this lever action rifle a hard hitter that can punch holes in steel and obliterate other targets. The 450 grain .50-110 caliber can create more energy than the 458 Winchester Magnum. This cartridge is good...