This is from the comment section from the article about shooting the AR15 at 1,000 yards. The commenter offered some insight into the Army’s marksmanship levels and attitude. I have offered the commenter a chance to elaborate and post more on the subject. hopefully this will be expanded and he will come back to share … Read moreDesignated Marskman Instructor Comments on the AR15 at 1,000 yard Article
By Cat Lindsay At the last 2-hour weekly training class (MAGS Indoor Shooting Range), it was all about the sights. I know there are alot of “point” shooters out there, which is fine shooting from retention from 0-5 yards, but if my arm is in lock-out, my eyes are looking for the sights! After warm … Read moreAll about those sights…
This happen recently at a gun range that I use frequently. The range officer gave me permission to share the photos. This happened with a new shooter and his new, very expensive custom 1911. The shooter was using Parabellum Research (PBR) ammunition when he had a squib round and fired the next round into the squib. … Read more1911 Squib Round with Cheap Ammunition
By Cat Lindsay Last Saturday at MAGS Indoor Shooting, we did CCW 2-year renewals and 4-year requals. For some people, this is the ONLY time they shoot a gun, which is both scary (would you REALLY know what to do in a life or death situation?) and sad (training is fun!). A guy asked to borrow … Read moreStep Outside Your Comfort Zone
I replaced the commonly known POS Glocks stock sights (on the G43) with Ameriglo Spartan Sights. The G43 is now on par with my Shield (which has Ameriglo Hackathorn sights). I really like Ameriglo sights and have them on several firearms. You can not go wrong with Ameriglo and they have numerous combinations for your … Read moreGlock 43 sights, Ameriglo Spartan Sights
I have been using the Razor HD II for about 6 months. It’s a well-known optic, and there are many good reviews online for the piece already. They discuss its weight, its features, its huge eye-box, and they discuss X, Y, or Z… but they seem to neglect the real meat and potatoes of the … Read moreThe Razor HD II at 6 Months: Versatility at a Price
We recently acquired one of the new Magpul PMAG17 GL9 mags to try out and see if it equals a factory Glock mag. As the flash flooding pics Shawn has put up on the Loose Rounds Instagram account show, the weather hasn’t allowed us to get any range time on it yet. I have however … Read moreMagpul PMAG17 vs. factory Glock 17rd mag Photo Comparison
By Catherine Lindsay As of writing this article (07/11/15), 45 states currently allow open-carry of handguns. I live in one of these states, but I choose to carry concealed. Here’s why: *You will eventually become a victim of a crime. I live in a city of 678,000 residents. Not all of those residents are law-abiding … Read moreWhy I choose to carry concealed in an open-carry state
By Catherine Lindsay So, now you know, after my first two articles, that, yes, women can shoot the .45! But, can they CARRY the .45? Weight: My fully-loaded Ruger SR1911 weighs 2lbs., 9.5oz., as opposed to my S & W M & P Shield in 9mm, which weighs 1lb., 8.5oz. So, a sturdy, thick belt … Read moreWomen & the .45-Part 3
Telescope Sights by Townsend Whelen The American Rifle (The Century Co., New York, 1918) Introduction A telescope sight is a small telescope having cross wires similar to a surveyor’s transit, and is mounted on the barrel of the rifle in such a manner that in aiming in the usual manner one’s eye looks through the telescope … Read moreTelescope Sights