Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
Articles examining firearms equipment, load-bearing gear, optics, accessories, tools, and practical equipment selection based on mission and individual needs.
For training Tuesday, we are talking about the mounting of optics to Army weapons. Specifically, we are addressing the mounting of the M150 Rifle Combat Optic to the M4A1. The reference for this discussion is M150 RCO TM 9-1240-416-13&P and CCO TM 9-1240-413-13&P. The first thing that the Paratrooper should do is check the eye … Read more
Function Like many options on the market today, the Bootleg carrier works to decrease the amount of gas being used to cycle the action. When attaching a suppressor, for example, the added back-pressure can result in increased bolt speed, increased muzzle rise/recoil, and excess gas being vented into the shooter’s face (ask me how I … Read more
Small aiming, grouping, measurement, adjustment, and equipment errors can combine into major misses at distance. A disciplined zero removes avoidable uncertainty.
For Training Tuesday, we are discussing the topic ‘how many rounds should I use to zero?’ Reference for this discussion is Appendix, E, TC 3-22.9, change 2, dated August 2017. As we mentioned in a previous post, five-round groups are the preferred technique, as they allow you to discount fliers and adjust based off of … Read more
A practical guide to rifle sling roles, single-, two-, and three-point designs, adjustment, weapon retention, shoulder transitions, positional support, and equipment integration.
How magazine condition can cause M4A1 feeding problems—and how inspection, identification, maintenance, and disciplined replacement help prevent avoidable malfunctions.
Background I have been fortunate enough to shoot a fair share of comped pistols, everything from full-on USPSA race guns to Glocks of all shapes and sizes, and a handful of other ‘duty pistols’ with comps from KKM, Lone Wolf, Carver, and more. Although I am by no means the definitive expert, I do have … Read more
P&S ModCast 128 examines the allure and misunderstandings of pistol weaponlights with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
A firsthand account of how field problems, maritime requirements, prototyping, and user feedback produced the Flex Releasable Cummerbund Kit and helped launch Arbor Arms.
Andrew D. Fisher and Will G. explain how evidence, independent testing, current recommendations, authentic sourcing, training, and carry condition shape tourniquet selection.