Editor’s Note: In this article, Michael Mills reviews the Tyrant CNC trigger for the Springfield Echelon pistol. The part requires a reasonable degree of proficiency in working with firearms to install. If you want to try out this accessory for your pistol and are unsure of your personal skill level regarding installing a part such as this, please utilize the services ...
In the late 1930s, the Soviet Red Army began to consider a replacement for the PM M1910 water-cooled machine gun that was based on the Maxim design. As it happened, the Kremlin put great faith in a medium machine gun designed by Vasily Degtyaryov — who had designed the DP-27 light machine gun. Shown here is an SGM machine gun ...
While shooting on a flat range can be beneficial, it is also almost always static. On the other hand, a real-world defensive usage of a firearm for self-defense most likely will not be. You may find yourself shooting from a stationary position most of the time when you are training, but would your shooting performance suffer while moving? Learning how ...
Over the years, I’ve acquired quite a few 1911s, many of them Springfields, and seen a lot more in my shooting classes. They seem to run like the proverbial Singer sewing machine. Let me tell you about one specimen of one of the company’s older 1911 pistols that has been with me for a decade and a half now. Frankly, ...
When I need to see that elk or deer more closely, I reach for my Vortex binoculars. Why? Because I’ve come to trust the brand over the years for its superb optics and performance — and the fact their customer service is outstanding. The Vortex Defender-ST mounted on the Springfield Armory 1911 Operator AOS — a self-defense-ready combination. So, when ...
[In this article, the author discusses homemade firearms. Known also by their media name of “ghost guns,” homemade firearms are nothing new. Nevertheless, they have become a political football in recent years. The author’s views are his own and do not constitute legal advice. Always check your local laws.] I’m more than a little sick of hearing the term “ghost ...
A Laveen homeowner defended their family by opening fire on armed intruders during an early morning home invasion, injuring one suspect and causing the others to flee. Authorities continue to investigate the incident. LAVEEN, AZ (1-minute read) — An early Monday morning home invasion in a Laveen neighborhood escalated into a dramatic scene as a homeowner took decisive action to ...
We take a quick look at the new Christensen Arms Evoke series of sub-MOA, sub-$1,000 bolt-action rifles. There was a time when you had to pay an arm and a leg if you wanted a sub-MOA rifle, and while they’re still not exactly cheap, the prices of extremely accurate guns have been steadily dropping in recent years. For proof, look ...
The first-made New Ithaca Double 10-gauge shotgun, owned by both Elmer Keith and Col. Charles Askins. We take a closer look at 10-gauge, from its history to its usefulness to what its future holds. I remember a pal of mine who had a 10-gauge H&R single-shot shotgun. It weighed less than 10 pounds and had a 36-inch barrel and a ...