(Almost) Lighter Than Air: Mag Tactical Systems I.C.E. AIR 15
Many years back, I saved my uniform allowance for my first AR-15. It was a Colt SP-1, and…
Horse of a Different Color: Colt LE6940P Carbine
Colt has decided to expand its AR offerings beyond the direct-impingement path the company has been synonymous with…
Turbocharge Your AK: Classic Kalashnikov Meets the 21st Century
As the legend goes, Mikhail Timofeyovich Kalashnikov began work on his infamous assault rifle in 1942 while recovering…
Long Guns: Tac-Con 3MR Trigger System
When firing semi-auto M4 carbines, I’m sure many readers have thought it would be nice to have select-fire…
Extreme Range Shooting, Texas Style: Ruger SR-762 at FTW Ranch
“Find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”— Harvey…
Don’t Fear the Darkness: CMMG .300 Blackout Mk4 Carbine
In the last few years, the .300 AAC Blackout cartridge—also known simply as .300 BLK or 7.62×35mm—has become…
The Carbine Secret of the Universe: Bravo Company Mfg. EAG Tactical Carbine Mod 1
The thought of a new black rifle exciting me was a foreign concept. I’m just old enough to…
Long Distance Calling: Barrett Optical Ranging Scope
Long before the measuring tools we now take for granted existed, shooters calculated things like distance and wind…
Freedom of Choice: M4 or MP5?
About 20 years ago, I was an Army ROTC cadet attending pre-officer training at Ft. Lewis, Washington. We…
Proud to be An American: Two New Ruger Rimfires
Recently Ruger introduced two new bolt-action rimfires to their popular American line of rifles. Chambered for .22 Long Rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMRF or simply .22 Magnum), each is available in two versions—standard and compact. For testing, I received the Compact .22 LR and the Standard .22 Magnum.