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Articles and podcast episodes on rifle and carbine selection, configuration, maintenance, optics, slings, ammunition, zeroing, ergonomics, AR-15 and AK systems, precision rifles, and practical training.
P&S ModCast 444 surveys the AR-15 platform in 2025: prior trends, current configurations, and where the platform may be headed. Brass Facts, Ash Hess, Hop, and Matt Landfair discuss the enduring rifle system through the lens of practical use, changing preferences, and the distinctions between novelty and meaningful development. Released: November 18, 2025Runtime: 2 hours, … Read more
Mike Canfield, Jon Canipe, Bryan Eastridge, Steve Fisher, Steve Shields, and Matt Landfair discuss ammunition selection and zeroing.
Alex Hartmann, Sean Murphy, and Matt Landfair refine Special Purpose Rifle concepts and answer live audience questions about configuration, training, and practical employment.
Alex Hartmann joins the Gun Nerds panel to examine Special Purpose Rifle history, mission-driven configuration, optics, barrels, ammunition, suppressors, and precision-rifle training.
Brass Facts, Hop, Chuck Pressburg, and Matt Landfair examine rifle ergonomics, control placement, lights, lasers, night vision, slings, suppressors, and bullpups.
P&S ModCast 207 examines jon dufresne pistol/carbine mechanics aar with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
What makes a Great fighting rifle? Is it just reliability and the ever-present internet “MILSPEC” assembly and parts or is there something more?I have spent the better part of my adult life focused on fighting with a gun and over six years directly involved with how to use them effectively. During this time, I have … Read more
March 24-25, 2018 PMAA Range, Salt Lake City Equipment 13.7” AR (one I built) Sandman K/Saker 556 (Key-Mo adapter) Magpul MS1 sling Trijicon TR24 1-4 Glock 43 W/TBRC comp and Trijicon RMR Phlster Skeleton holster Location/Weather The range facility was very nice, situated up SL canyon on the way to Park City. The particular … Read more
Jim Fuller, Karl Kasarda, Shayn Striegel, and Matt Landfair discuss quality assurance, quality control, and practical considerations in the AK world.
For Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Thursday, we’re going to discuss something that is under-utilized for providing support: your rifle sling. Most people think that a sling is used when you’re in line for chow in the field. They don’t normally sling their weapon, as they feel that when wearing body armor it makes it … Read more