Practically all shooters have experienced blowback. Not the type where something you did or didn’t do caused things to go sideways and have unintended consequences. No, I’m talking about the blowback operating system in rifle or pistol. Roller-delayed (left) and direct blowback (right) systems can both cycle a semi-automatic firearm, but the mechanics behind each are surprisingly distinct. You’ve fired ...
In this Viridian RFX11 review, author Dan Abraham evaluates the usefulness of a green dot optic on a handgun. Green dots may be more visible in bright light than red dots. But, does that actually play out on the range? The RFX11 was provided to the author by the company for the purposes of this article. I have an intense ...
A 53-year-old naturalized citizen from Senegal killed two people and wounded 14 others at an Austin bar early Sunday while wearing a “Property of Allah” hoodie. The FBI is investigating a potential terrorism nexus, as the attack occurred just one day after a U.S.-Israeli military operation killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. AUSTIN, TX — The vibrant nightlife of ...
If you have not heard of Smith Enterprise, Inc., it is one of the most respected names in the M14/M1A world. In addition to providing civilian customers with a wide range of popular products for the platform, the company has also played an important role in both developing and providing weapon systems for use by our troops. The “Crazy Horse” ...
