SCAR 16S Performance Review

My SCAR 16s review so far has focused on a broad overview of the weapon. Part two will feature how the SCAR 16s handles, shoots, and feels. The intention of my SCAR 16S review is to give shooters on the fence an accurate explanation of the way the weapon functions and handles. I’m trying to avoid […]

The Long Range Shooting Handbook: A Beginner’s Guide to Precision Rifle Shooting

I’ve shot a lot of rounds in my life.  I was a pretty heavy volume shooter in my teens, chewing through case after case of .223, 7.63×39 and 12ga as well as various handgun calibers.  After I joined the military my volume went up drastically easily pushing tens of thousands of rounds downrange annually.  I was well […]

Cruxord stainless steel guide rod for your Glock

As a product review writer, I find excitement in the big, fancy products just like everyone else.  Equally, I find the little components that incrementally improve the machine to be fascinating.  I don’t believe the next generation of service rifles or sidearms will be a revolutionary leap forward, I believe they’ll be sum of all the improvements […]

Op-Ed: Gun ownership is tarnished by fools among us, keep your pistol holstered

Among those of us who carry a firearm on a day-to-day basis, it isn’t uncommon to hear us cite self-defense as the primary reason we lug our EDCs around with us. Indeed, the internet is rife with stories about legal concealed carriers stopping tragedies before they can happen, or ending them sooner than they otherwise […]

Atibal MROC 3x Optic: A rugged light weight sight

The Atibal MROC (modern rifle optic component) is another entry in the short but growing list of optics based on the same patent as the venerable Trijicon ACOG.  That patent (having lapsed in 2008) has opened up a big niche in the optics market for those who want something close to what the ACOG provides, but without the big […]

Sintercore Tripwire SCV | Simplified charging handle

When a writer/reviewer sees dozens of variations of the same part, it becomes clear that there are two major design theories at play when trying to develop a newer and better mousetrap.  1. Engineer the crap out of a part or 2. simplify it as much as possible.  This reminds me of a quote often […]

My EDC hot rod: Why I just can’t seem to leave my Glock alone

As some SOFREP readers may be aware, I didn’t start my journey into firearms as a Glock guy – in fact, the first legitimate firearm I ever purchased was by trusty old 1911.  It took time, and the constant badgering of men with tactical experience and proficiency I respected to convince me that I needed […]

AR build tools: Obsidian Arms AR-15 armorers punch set

A nice punch set is a must have for building an AR-15.  The Obsidian Arms AR-15 armorers punch set should exceed your expectations.  Built from high quality materials, and designed to help keep you from damaging your receiver.  This little punch set comes in a nice holder to keep your tool kit organized as well. […]

Battle Werx Glock slide mods | Custom chop shop

Battle Werx LLC is a custom firearms machine shop out of Durham, Connecticut. This Veteran owned and operated company has produced some of the best looking cuts on a custom Glock slide that I’ve seen. Despite owning nearly a dozen over the years, I’ve never ventured into custom cut slides before.  Until now.  Having written […]