In the beginning, collapsible AR-15 carbine stocks were essentially nothing more than basic-shaped pieces of plastic or aluminum that covered a carbine’s receiver extension and provided the shooter with an angled surface to place their shoulder. As duty-oriented long guns started evolving from fixed-stock, M16-style rifles toward carbines with collapsible stocks, so did the design of those stocks. Now, AR-15 ...
Long-range precision shouldn’t be complicated to discuss, yet it often comes down to the individual experience of a student or instructor. Numerous noteworthy developments, such as weather meters, have improved the science of placing rounds on target at a more precise distance. Yet, relatively few instructors can provide a holistic approach to the complex problem of long-range marksmanship. Travis McCamish ...
Falco Holsters is introducing a new collection of leather gun belts that combine good looks with features designed for everyday carry. “Falco Holsters is known for blending old-world craftsmanship with innovative new features,” said Martin Lukacko, marketing manager at Falco Holsters. “With our new leather gun belt collection, we’re bringing that same spirit to one of the most essential elements ...
For a low-Power, variable optic (LPVO), field-of-view (FOV) is more than just a specification, it’s the difference between spotting a target in time or missing it entirely. This is why the new Thrive HD 1-8×24 from ZeroTech USA is designed with one of the widest FOVs in its class. Imagine tracking a fast-moving target through dense brush or scanning open ...
Meprolight is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. The company’s first designs for defensive shooting and precision marksmanship included innovations in tritium and fiber-optics, which quickly gained favor among enthusiasts and professionals alike. Today the firm has expanded its line to include high-performance red-dot sights and variable optics that are trusted by military, law enforcement and civilian shooters around the ...
Everyone knows that the quality of shotgun triggers is typically inferior to that of rifles. My personal data gleaned from years of trigger-pull-weight testing indicates that modern rifles average roughly 5 pounds of pull weight while shotguns average 6.5, though that 6.5 pounds often feels much heavier than it actually is due to the amount of creep found within. Long, ...
