Ruger's LCP II 380 Auto
The more I poked at and shot the LCP II, the more I realized how little it has in common with the original LCP and how many refinements the little pistol has received both inside and out. As an example, the LCP II is a true single action autoloader; no […] [Read More]
Ruger's Nifty Mark IV 22 LR Pistol
If there was a Ruger philosophy represented by the launch of the new Ruger Mark IV Target pistol, it would have to be “Keep improving and listen to customers”. While the Mark IV bears many outward similarities to the highly successful Mark III series, the Mark IV’s refined design brings […] [Read More]
Ruger's American Rimfire
As I’ve grown older, I notice there are more bitter, sweet moments in life. Most recently, it was the last pork butt of the season to pass through the smoker. The plan was to put the butt in the smoker at 6 AM. Unfortunately, caught up in morning distractions, I […] [Read More]
Ruger's 44 Magnum Carbine
Ruger 44 Magnum Carbine Manufacturer Ruger Point of Origin Southport, CT Action Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston Caliber 44 Remington Magnum Magazine Capacity 4 Barrel / Contour *18.25″ Twist Rate 1:38″ 12R Barreled Action Carbon Steel Metal Finish Blued Scope Mount D&T Trigger Two Stage Trigger Pull 5 Lbs 9 […] [Read More]
Ruger's American Pistol 9mm Goes Compact
My wife and I keep talking about retirement… You know, not working seven days a week and pursuing some leisure time activities. Maybe get a small boat so we can lake fish every now and then… maybe work on a little hotrod we can drive on the weekends or even […] [Read More]
357 SIG
Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may […] [Read More]
Remington Model 700 CDL Classic Deluxe Part II
It’s very difficult to write about some rifle and cartridge combinations. There are those that take a few days to figure out – the circumstances for their use and who the manufacturer had in mind when they committed to production. Other times, answers to those questions are obvious. Then there […] [Read More]
Remington Model 700 CDL Classic Deluxe Part I
Model 700 CDL Classic Deluxe Manufacturer Remington Model 27011 Type Bolt Action Caliber 270 Winchester Mag Capacity 4 Barrel Length 24″ Rifling 1:10″ 6 Groove RH Weight 7 lbs 8 oz. Overall Length 44 1/2“ Stock Walnut, Synthetic Tip/Cap Hardware Alloy Steel Length of Pull 13.7″ Drop at comb 1.12″ […] [Read More]
Repairing Memories
My wife and I have always been firearm enthusiasts, even as kids. Subsequently, we wanted to pass that interest and understanding of firearms to our children and we are both glad we did. They usually took turns shooting one of the family guns, but about the time our eldest turned […] [Read More]
Lyman's Rotating Gun Vise
If there is one thing I’ve grown wary of, it’s four foot products that arrive in a one foot box. Why? Because it means the item purchased for enjoyment or entertainment or to ease a sense of being a beast of burden is going to require work… time… effort. Three […] [Read More]