A Production Ruger Made Marlin Model 1895 SBL

03/06/22 – After sixteen years of writing about Ruger, within a broader mix of manufacturers, I apparently fell from grace and was shut out of the Marlin introduction. So I sat and watched them feed “Better Guns & Groceries”, “Hank the Dancing Cop’s YouTube Channel”, etc. T&E firearms and information, […] [Read More]

Smith & Wesson's M&P Shield EZ 30 Super Carry

03/17/2022   S&W M&PĀ® Shield EZ SKU # 13458 Manufacturer Smith and Wesson Point of Origin Springfield, MA Type SA Internal Hammer Caliber 30 Super Carry Magazine Capacity 10 Barrel 3.675″ Stainless Rifling 1:10″ 5 RH Overall Length ā€ 6.8 Overall Height ā€ 5.2 Frame Width ā€ 1.06 Weight Oz […] [Read More]

GP And His Little Brother SP

02/05/2022 – Why persist in carrying a revolver when there are so many auto loaders to choose from? Because, as a general rule, revolvers can be more powerful, are easier to shoot accurately and, with the right holster, are as easy to conceal. Those important factors in self defense. Self […] [Read More]

454 Casull

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,Ā  pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may […] [Read More]

222 Remington

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,Ā  pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may... […] [Read More]

Zastava's ZPAPM70 AK Derivative Part II

02/04/2022 – My intention was to disassemble the ZPAPM70, displaying my mechanical prowess and illustrating my path to a simplified methodology. Unfortunately, the process is easy and I wanted to spend range time getting familiar with the rifle’s personality. Air brakes and slanting compensators… The difference between a muzzle brake […] [Read More]

Zastava's ZPAPM70 AK Derivative Part I

01/18/2022 -The plan is to write this in two to three parts. There is too much for me to learn and cover in one single pass. I hope you’ll bear with me. It appears that many firearm manufacturers are substituting changes in rifle stocks, the pattern of camo and/or the […] [Read More]

Smith & Wesson's New CSX

01/09/2022 – The Smith & Wesson CSX is a solid, single action, hammer fired, aluminum frame pistol. Smith & Wesson’s restraint in product design and configuration is to be applauded. Restraint that places features and performance essential for defense with this type of firearm, while omitting the superfluous. That’s correct; […] [Read More]

Ruger's Wrangler Birdseye

12/26/2021 – A very thoughtful friend of ours gave my wife and I a Roomba for Christmas. We all know that vacuuming sucks so I appreciated the help. I named the Roomba Dudley, in the spirit of a 18th century British servant. After a few days, my wife changed its […] [Read More]

44 Magnum Carbine Handloads

Christmas Eve, 2021 – Hope to finish writing this evening and to get some sleep before Christmas Day. Christmas, for us, is an observation of the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ and an opportunity to be thankful for all we have received. I hate to arrive late to […] [Read More]