Firearm information for the enthusiast
September 19, 2022 – Last night I was sitting in Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q in Round Rock, sharing brisket, ribs and sausage with family. Two sons and two grandchildren present, a visit and conversation that are unfortunately all too rare. I envy these younger generations. Lots of enthusiasm for challenges. […]
The Smith & Wesson Model 350 is an X frame based, double action, hunting revolver. Chambered for the rebated rim, straight wall 350 Legend cartridge, the combination is optimal for small through medium size game… deer, out to 250 yards. The 350 Legend cartridge also has specificity of purpose in […]
I don’t really take vacations. Of course some might say my life is one big vacation. In any event, my granddaughter in Texas is getting her driver’s license and she needed a car. I had a 2018 Ford Escape, parked in the garage with only 12,000 miles on it that […]
August 29, 2022 – The Ruger LC Carbine is a very lightweight and very compact semi automatic firearm, chambered for the popular FN 5.7x28mm cartridge. A companion firearm to the company’s 5″ barrel Ruger 57 pistol, the LC Carbine’s 16.25″ barrel offers significantly enhanced ballistic performance, a longer sight radius […]
By the time this article is posted, I will be on a road trip from Maine to Texas to visit family. It has been an eventful year, both personal and at Real Guns, and the hope is that seeing something other than home and work will restore life’s equilibrium. Articles […]
I’m usually not overly enthused with AR 15 type rifles for hunting. While there are exceptions, most are overweight, under powered and uncomfortable to carry. The Ruger AR 556 MPR in 350 Legend is one of those exceptions and much the antithesis of the general AR population’s short comings. Ruger […]
The new site is up and I actually like it. Simple, mostly white space, it provides a nice wall to hang pictures of firearms on without distractions. I am really procrastinating with producing videos. I am just not an on air personality. I’m awkward in front of a crowd… that’s […]
August 7, 2022 – The latest shop project, a ramp in need of repair; seventeen years of bearing heavy snow weight, heavy traffic, porcupine gnawing and, finally, dry rot. It took a day and a couple of hours to strip it and pull nails. Work on the ramp, change out […]
07/31/2022 – I am going through a lethargic state. I find that old people… that would be me, rekindle their teen years in some respects. We stay up late, then we are sluggish getting up in the morning and nothing on a list of chores that matter is appealing enough […]
I was attempting to decide if I was going to replace a muffler on the thrasher Ford Escape, or get back to my tree line thinning. Noting the temperature was 87°, I checked the weather forecast and found temperatures were going to hit 93° with humidity just short of rain. […]