This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Update: Given the tragic and cowardly attack in Las Vegas, what appeared to be smooth sailing through Congress is now a big question mark. Stay tuned. Yeah, I know, those idiots in Washington can’t vote themselves a Spam sandwich for lunch, but I’m still optimistic about passage of the […]
Gemtech Tracker Suppressor Review [VIDEO]
With some help from our friends over at Silencer Shop, we got our hands on the new-ish Gemtech Tracker suppressor for testing. This one is all about deliberate tradeoffs, and those tradeoffs boil down to weight versus intended abuse. The Tracker is designed for hunting, so it’s designed accordingly. In most hunting situations, except maybe […]
Gemtech’s GMT-300BLK Suppressor for 300 Blackout Rifles – Full Review
Suppressing a 300 Blackout rifle presents a unique opportunity because the exact performance attributes are known in advance. Allow me to explain. If you’re trying to make a generic .30 caliber rifle suppressor, you’ve got to plan for a wide range of potential pressure and general abuse. You don’t know whether, and how frequently, the […]
A Pair of Suppressors To Cover Multiple Guns
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. USA –-(Ammoland.com)- Until the day that President Obama signs the Hearing Safety Act which would remove suppressors from National Firearms Act Restrictions (and I have it on good authority that it’ll be the same day that rabid monkeys fly out of my butt), we have to spend lots of […]
Rimfire Suppressor Roundup – 10 Popular Models
Choosing the right suppressor for a gun is challenging. After all, it’s not like you can test fire one in the store. Well, not without upsetting the sales staff. Heck, your store may not even have them in stock. So you may have to order a silencer sight unseen, then wait for months for Uncle […]
Review: Surefire Ryder 9 Ti Suppressor
There’s a little bit of silencer buying frenzy going on these days in anticipation of an upcoming ATF regulation change scheduled to take effect July 13, 2016. In short, if you use a trust or corporation to buy a silencer under the existing rules, then you and other trustees do not need to submit photos, […]
Holster Guide Part 2: Real Life Situations
In Part 1 of our series on holsters, we explored different types of holsters that correspond to various methods of concealed carry. While it’s great that enterprising designers have invented all sorts of concealed carry solutions, it’s up to you to understand the very real tradeoffs—and risks—between various methods of concealed carry. Why? It’s simple: […]
Review: Gemtech GM-9 Suppressor
Last month I conned the nice guys over at Silencer Shop to lend me three different 9mm suppressors at the same time. I’ve been Jonesing for one to buy and the opportunity to test three side by side was too good to pass up. Earlier, we took a look at the AAC Illusion 9mm. This […]
Suppressor Review: AAC Illusion 9mm
At first glance, you might think the guy drilling the bore in the AAC Illusion had a three Jaeger Bomb lunch before the afternoon shift. That’s because the hole is not in the center of the tube. At first glance, it seems off, like a Dunkin Donuts French Cruller with the middle out of place. […]
Review: Griffin Armament Optimus Silencer
You know what’s insulting? Paying $200 to the federal government every time you want to buy a muffler. Recently, I found one way to minimize that miserable excuse for a “gun safety” law while still enjoying the benefits of shooting more quietly. It’s called the Optimus by Griffin Armament and it’s a suppressor for certified Lego […]