's trigger pull is too heavy for my 2 year old nephew to actually fire. With a little bit of his uncle's help he did manage to get one shot to stick to the TV, so it wasn't a total loss.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Gun Safety
The Brady Campaign will be glad to know the Nerf Maverick's trigger pull is too heavy for my 2 year old nephew to actually fire. With a little bit of his uncle's help he did manage to get one shot to stick to the TV, so it wasn't a total loss.
's trigger pull is too heavy for my 2 year old nephew to actually fire. With a little bit of his uncle's help he did manage to get one shot to stick to the TV, so it wasn't a total loss.
Nice Pair
Although I do intend on picking up a GSG-1911 in the near future... but for now the P22 makes a decent match for the M&P15-22.
Huh... that was fast...
The one downside of having an M&P15-22 and a decent amount of mags is that a 333 round box of Winchester .22lr disappears awful fast. I don't think I was at the range more than 45 minutes before my box was empty.
But, weapons qual coming up for Uncle Sam, so we'll turn around and do it all over again at the next chance. And again... and again...
But, weapons qual coming up for Uncle Sam, so we'll turn around and do it all over again at the next chance. And again... and again...
Super-light SAW
Kit-up has three new posts talking about a new concept SAW style weapon that fires a telescopic lightweight 5.56 round (essentially a polymer case with the propellant surrounding the projectile.) Removing the brass from the equation creates a pretty decent reduction in the overall weight of the ammo.
They're also talking about a traditional carbine setup using the system (possibly a modified M4.) The shape and size of the round allow it to use a 40 round straight magazine (not curved like the standard AR/M16 mag) that is not much bigger than the current M16 mag. The operating system also lets them squeeze a few more inches of barrel into the same overall length package, which is never a bad thing.
From what I understand, the tech has been around since the '70s, but it sounds like the Army is hoping to actually start seriously looking into it, with field tests slatted for next summer.
They're also talking about a traditional carbine setup using the system (possibly a modified M4.) The shape and size of the round allow it to use a 40 round straight magazine (not curved like the standard AR/M16 mag) that is not much bigger than the current M16 mag. The operating system also lets them squeeze a few more inches of barrel into the same overall length package, which is never a bad thing.
From what I understand, the tech has been around since the '70s, but it sounds like the Army is hoping to actually start seriously looking into it, with field tests slatted for next summer.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
For the Realz?
Again, the SCAR program is apparently cancelled. How long till FN tries to deny it again?
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Mossberg 930
So with the bolt handle now installed, I think I've got the gun to a good place. Not much else I can think of that would easily improve it, maybe ghost rings down the road, but it's still pretty quick shooting as is.
I started off with a barely used standard Mossberg 930 with the factory 24" ported barrel. I stuck with that barrel since I plan to use it more for competition than home defense or anything. The porting helps keep it under control, and the ability to use choke tubes is a good idea to me. The factory barrel also came with a red fiber-optic bead.
The 24" barrel also let me tuck a beastly +5 mag extension from Nordic Components. The factory tube holds 4, and you can float a round on the lifter, bringing the total full up load to 11 rounds, counting one in the chamber. Added the tube clamp from them as well to keep everything together and keep the tube straight.
Also the charging handle from them, which I just blogged about.
I also slipped a GG&G Remington 870 sling plate under the extension and added a Gear Sector GS 2P sling and fixed stock adapter, since no long gun should be without a sling (and tan is the new black.)
I also picked up ported Modified and Light Mod choke tubes, since the gun only came with two XXFull turkey chokes, which you absolutely do not want to run slugs through that.
It's a fast shooting and pretty decently handling gun, and the recoil is really not bad at all, between all the porting and the gas system, it feels less than a 20 gauge pump in my opinion.
And most importantly, it just looks cool.
I started off with a barely used standard Mossberg 930 with the factory 24" ported barrel. I stuck with that barrel since I plan to use it more for competition than home defense or anything. The porting helps keep it under control, and the ability to use choke tubes is a good idea to me. The factory barrel also came with a red fiber-optic bead.
The 24" barrel also let me tuck a beastly +5 mag extension from Nordic Components. The factory tube holds 4, and you can float a round on the lifter, bringing the total full up load to 11 rounds, counting one in the chamber. Added the tube clamp from them as well to keep everything together and keep the tube straight.
Also the charging handle from them, which I just blogged about.
I also slipped a GG&G Remington 870 sling plate under the extension and added a Gear Sector GS 2P sling and fixed stock adapter, since no long gun should be without a sling (and tan is the new black.)
I also picked up ported Modified and Light Mod choke tubes, since the gun only came with two XXFull turkey chokes, which you absolutely do not want to run slugs through that.
It's a fast shooting and pretty decently handling gun, and the recoil is really not bad at all, between all the porting and the gas system, it feels less than a 20 gauge pump in my opinion.
And most importantly, it just looks cool.
Another Nordic Components Shotty Goody
Not too long after I picked up the Mossberg 930, I added a +5 extension from Nordic Components, followed not to far by a barrel/mag clamp from them as well. I blogged a little about the extension before.
Today their new over-sized charging handle showed up. One of the problems with the 930 series, including the tacti-cool SPX version, is that the OEM charging handle is small and kinda pointy. This can be a bit of a problem for tactical and competition shooters, since it's pretty easy to miss the handle when clearing a malfunction. Due to early QC issues with Mossberg, the 930 series is still playing catch-up with the after-market community. There have been a couple other handles offered, but they've been pretty hard to come by. Thankfully NC has gotten tooled up to produce one.
Today their new over-sized charging handle showed up. One of the problems with the 930 series, including the tacti-cool SPX version, is that the OEM charging handle is small and kinda pointy. This can be a bit of a problem for tactical and competition shooters, since it's pretty easy to miss the handle when clearing a malfunction. Due to early QC issues with Mossberg, the 930 series is still playing catch-up with the after-market community. There have been a couple other handles offered, but they've been pretty hard to come by. Thankfully NC has gotten tooled up to produce one.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
AR Lowers and Legalness
So the big laugh going around yesterday was a picture, via ARFCOM, from a dealer down in Texas with posted notice that stripped lowers are NOT to be sold for building rifles. This of course got more than a couple people poking fun at the incorrectness of the notice.
Well apparently the shop's owner spoke up, and says the ATF said so. Er, at least an ATF agent told somebody who worked there you can't. In my experience, ATF agents have an uncanny ability to make up things on the spot, and quote "legalities" they really don't know anything about. Last time I checked, if you buy a stripped AR lower receiver, you still have to fill out all the paperwork and get a background check just like you're buying a whole new rifle. In fact, last time I picked one up, they had to ask if I intended to build a pistol, because if I did I would have to deal with the state required waiting period. Not to mention the lower receiver is the firearm according to the ATF, so I don't think it would really be possibly to actually use it to replace the lower on an existing AR.
Well apparently the shop's owner spoke up, and says the ATF said so. Er, at least an ATF agent told somebody who worked there you can't. In my experience, ATF agents have an uncanny ability to make up things on the spot, and quote "legalities" they really don't know anything about. Last time I checked, if you buy a stripped AR lower receiver, you still have to fill out all the paperwork and get a background check just like you're buying a whole new rifle. In fact, last time I picked one up, they had to ask if I intended to build a pistol, because if I did I would have to deal with the state required waiting period. Not to mention the lower receiver is the firearm according to the ATF, so I don't think it would really be possibly to actually use it to replace the lower on an existing AR.
Slow day...
Whole lot of not much going on today, work, work, and whatnot. I did however pick up a JoeMo XL today from my usual caffeine pushers, along with a bag of coffee's bastard limey cousin (loose tea) to play around with the included tea basket. Of course I immediately slapped some BCM stickers on it. It's pretty sweet.
Also ordered a Nordic Comp Speed Bolt Operating Handle for the 930 (we'll just call it my birthday present to me.) Forgot they were in Minnesota, so UPS says it'll be here tomorrow. Depending on how early, I may just duck over to the range since I have the next couple days off.
Also ordered a Nordic Comp Speed Bolt Operating Handle for the 930 (we'll just call it my birthday present to me.) Forgot they were in Minnesota, so UPS says it'll be here tomorrow. Depending on how early, I may just duck over to the range since I have the next couple days off.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Birthday Range Trip
Went to the range for some zen shooting before work. The above pic is a five shot group at 25 yards with the Anshutz. I guess my breathing was a little wiggy, but it wasn't too bad.
All in all, a decent way to start off my 27th year upon this rock.
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
Guess it was cold...
Saw this at work. Guess somebody thought the tree was cold and gave it a sweater.
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
Inception
Pretty decent, despite my irrational dislike of Leonardo DeCaprio (you know that one guy that everybody likes, and for some reason that makes you hate him more? For no reason? You're not even sure why you don't like him to start with for His Noodly sake! That's kinda how I feel.) The concept is pretty cool, and gives you plenty of leeway to suspend that pesky disbelief.
The thing that surprised the crap out of me was the amount of gun porn. Sig Commandos, SCARs, Berettas, H&Ks, Glocks... I know I'm missing a bunch, but I lost track. I don't think I ever saw any in a single preview, but wow there's some great gunfights in that one!
The thing that surprised the crap out of me was the amount of gun porn. Sig Commandos, SCARs, Berettas, H&Ks, Glocks... I know I'm missing a bunch, but I lost track. I don't think I ever saw any in a single preview, but wow there's some great gunfights in that one!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Phone wallpaper
The camera has a "whiteboard" effect that I think makes for cool gun pictures. That's my current wallpaper on it.
Expendables
I'm fully intent on seeing this, preferably on the largest screen reasonably possible (hint Roger's Cinema,) but if for some reason you're still on the fence, Caleb posted a trailer that should solidly decide for you.
Sniper on the Eastern Front
I just finished reading Sniper on the Eastern Front
, and I do have to say it's pretty good. The book is a retelling of Sepp Allerberger's time on the Eastern Front, and his progression from a green machine gunner to one of the best snipers in the German Army, and the inevitable retreat and end of the war.
The author didn't like how the publisher translated it into first person for the English edition, but I feel it helped the reader connect more with Sepp, something that could be a bit challenging when reading about WWII Germans. It's worth a read if you get the chance.
, and I do have to say it's pretty good. The book is a retelling of Sepp Allerberger's time on the Eastern Front, and his progression from a green machine gunner to one of the best snipers in the German Army, and the inevitable retreat and end of the war.The author didn't like how the publisher translated it into first person for the English edition, but I feel it helped the reader connect more with Sepp, something that could be a bit challenging when reading about WWII Germans. It's worth a read if you get the chance.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Absolute Coolness
Exoskeleton for troops getting closer by the day.
Of course I can help but wonder how long before we can throw some heavy armor and big guns on there... but that's just the Space Marine/Starship Troopers fan in me. On a serious note, this is one of the most useful things I've seen in development for us grunts.
Of course I can help but wonder how long before we can throw some heavy armor and big guns on there... but that's just the Space Marine/Starship Troopers fan in me. On a serious note, this is one of the most useful things I've seen in development for us grunts.
More Sig 226 & 229 E2
I keep seeing search engine hits for these, so I thought I'd mention the online American Handgunner for Sep/Oct has an article on them. I have to admit, they look kind of goofy now that I see them at some less than flattering angles.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Battle Comp 1.0 Review - part II
(First bit here, with a video)
Second trip, if anything it felt even better. Warmed up with the .22s, and having an extra set of hands there to take pictures is always nice. Dumped a mag worth of controlled pairs downrange as fast as I could with Dan snapping away, and very little pause between pairs. Recoil was pretty much straight back and the muzzle was easy to control.
Here's the money shot, first case hanging out in the air, second just coming out of the ejection port:
Second trip, if anything it felt even better. Warmed up with the .22s, and having an extra set of hands there to take pictures is always nice. Dumped a mag worth of controlled pairs downrange as fast as I could with Dan snapping away, and very little pause between pairs. Recoil was pretty much straight back and the muzzle was easy to control.
Here's the money shot, first case hanging out in the air, second just coming out of the ejection port:
M&P15-22 Pics
Hit up the range before the eventual thunderstorm and ensuing flash-flood and tornado warnings, got a handful of pictures.
Here's Dan and his M&P15-22. He needs some rail covers something bad.
I picked up a Primary Arms micro red dot a while back, and the dot was quite dim. I contacted Primary Arms and they swapped it out for a new one for me and it's much better. Just need to break down and pick up an MBUS rear at least.
It's a good set-up with the front sight on for simulating what the Army issues these days (at least my unit, that is an M4 with an Aimpoint Comp2 or Comp4.) Still prefer the Eotech though personally.
Here's Dan and his M&P15-22. He needs some rail covers something bad.
I picked up a Primary Arms micro red dot a while back, and the dot was quite dim. I contacted Primary Arms and they swapped it out for a new one for me and it's much better. Just need to break down and pick up an MBUS rear at least.
It's a good set-up with the front sight on for simulating what the Army issues these days (at least my unit, that is an M4 with an Aimpoint Comp2 or Comp4.) Still prefer the Eotech though personally.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Fighting a wasp...
...in the cockpit of a kayak is less than fun. But it does get the blood pumping.
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Top Shot 4
So I had a similar experience to Uncle, except I was avoiding the usual places, and go figure, History Channel has "Caleb's Last Shot" as one of the first videos on the freakin' site. Thanks...
Doesn't help that the blanketyblank thing won't go five minutes without freezing and starting over from the beginning... doubled with the heavy amount of drama in the episode, it's just frustrating as all get out. It seems as if the level of drama in each episode has increased exponentially. It's starting to feel less and less about shooting. I will say though, that if the producers' plan was to make me dislike Adam, mission accomplished. Of course it's pretty similar to what's-his-name and Kelly a few weeks back. Eitherway, I don't know how much more of the series I'm actually going to watch.
Doesn't help that the blanketyblank thing won't go five minutes without freezing and starting over from the beginning... doubled with the heavy amount of drama in the episode, it's just frustrating as all get out. It seems as if the level of drama in each episode has increased exponentially. It's starting to feel less and less about shooting. I will say though, that if the producers' plan was to make me dislike Adam, mission accomplished. Of course it's pretty similar to what's-his-name and Kelly a few weeks back. Eitherway, I don't know how much more of the series I'm actually going to watch.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Working Tonight
So I'll be missing the new episode of Top Shot. It's a shame, I hear Caleb busts out the drama big time this week. Guess I'll catch it when it's up online.
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New phone...
Finally broke down and got a "smart phone," and supposedly this Droid app let's me blog from it. So this is kind of a test.
On another note, any droid apps I should have being a gun/coffee blogger?
(bonus pretty sunset to see how good the camera is on this thing... at least how good it is through a bug splattered windshield)
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Kids Say the Darnedest Things
So I ducked into Best Buy to get a car charger for my new phone after closing formation, and as I'm checking out, in full ACUs, I mention how the little pen thingy on the card reader hates me. He says something about thinking the computers they have are older than him (and really, they may be...) and says "maybe the government should do something about it." I'ma go ahead and assume that the majority of the readers around here will know the tone used for that statement.
Sigh...
Sigh...
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