AR Rehabilitation Part 2
The premise of the AR Rehabilitation project is that we have a test mule AR that has fallen into a state of disrepair and terminal homeliness and it has been buried under some of the most useless accessories available. It is the equivalent of a 1950’s lead sled; nosed and […] [Read More]
Browning's Buck Mark Target Rifle
Introduced in 2001, it is highly doubtful that firearm enthusiasts are unaware of the rifle version of Browning’s Buck Mark. However, I was working my way through rimfire rifles, 22 Long Rifle type, in search of one that would offer exceptional performance and reliability and the Buck mark rifle came […] [Read More]
Browning's Buck Mark Lite Gray URX 5 1/2
The Browning Buck Mark was introduced in 1985 as a replacement for the Browning Challenger product line. Unlike the Browning Challenger that began as Belgium manufacture than moved to Morgan, Utah in 1976, the Buck Mark has always been an American made product. Spec box narration… Browning Buck Mark URX […] [Read More]
Remington's R51 9mm +P Part 3
When it comes to firearm assessment, the main ingredient should be reality, even if it is found sandwiched between product reviewers with bad intentions and manufacturers’ hyperbole. It is just getting more difficult to identify reality, as expressions of opinion and/or promotion are often mistaken for truth, insight and competency. […] [Read More]
S&W Model 629 Competitor
I’ve been having some words with my fitness gizmo. What I categorize as exercise, it defines and logs as naps and lunch. What I call long strides of enthusiastic walking, it categorizes as fifteen minutes of… ambling back and forth to the shop. So today, I left it on my […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700 SPS Tactical 300 Blackout
I am hiding from my wife. I was supposed to shock chlorinate the well this weekend with the hope of getting our drinking water to taste and smell more like chateau lafitte and less like chateau lafeet. It’s not that I am lazy, its just that over the past forty […] [Read More]
Smith & Wesson's SW1911TA E Series
When it comes to 1911 type pistols, it sometimes takes an effort to discern their differences. Price tags, brand and shooting precision can contribute to assessment, but there are plenty of expensive but mediocre firearms, no brand always gets it right all of the time and precision is good only […] [Read More]
Ruger's Model 77 Hawkeye in 204 Ruger Part II
The process of writing Part I reinforced my view of the Model 77 Hawkeye and corrected a good number of misperceptions I had in regard to the 204 Ruger. I suppose I should have known better, even based on previous 17 and 22 caliber experience. So a high power varmint […] [Read More]
Ruger's SP101 327 Federal Magnum Part II
It’s hard to write about firearms. I’m thinking, “If I can get the right blend of Bob Dylan and Waylon Jennings, a little “When I Paint My Masterpiece” meets “Armed And Dangerous”, the words will read as intended. Unfortunately, the words often come out sounding more like Yosemite Sam. […] [Read More]
Ruger's American Rifle 450 Bushmaster Part 1
Ruger introduced the Ranch version of its American Rifle in September of 2014. The Ranch gave Ruger customers a truncated American Rifle that weighs only 5.9 lbs., has an overall length of just 36″ and was initially chambered for the moderate 5.56 NATO/223 Remington and 300 Blackout cartridges. Now a […] [Read More]