This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. Long(er) range shooting is so hot right now. Among the trendy calibers for long-range target shooting and hunting is 6.5mm Creedmoor. It’s not the only one, and we’re not going to get into a which is the best discussion here, but it does a heckuva job. Earlier this year, […]
Does AR-15 Rifle Barrel Length Matter?
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Of all the things you agonize over when choosing an AR-type rifle, should barrel length be on the list? How much does it matter whether you choose a 16, 18, or even 20-inch barrel? If you buy the wrong one, will you fail to ever hit another target? Will […]
Gun Review: MPA BA Lite PCR Competition Rifle 6.8mm Creedmoor
You know what I love about the current trend in the shooting industry? Every year, there’s a new sport that’s all the rage. That’s great for growing the collective shooting sports and getting more and more people involved. Heck, it was just a few years back that 3-Gun didn’t even exist. One of the new(er) […]
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, […]
American Eagle’s Copper-Free Syntech Ammunition
And now for something completely different from American Eagle. The new Syntech ammunition is an excellent solution for both indoor and outdoor ranges. American Eagle Syntech projectiles are all lead but coated with a total synthetic jacket instead of copper. There are a few good reasons for this. First, the material has far less friction […]
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. […]
Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Threaded Kit
As the “kit” part of the name implies, the Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Threaded Kit comes with some extra parts, mainly a second barrel. This model includes the standard M&P 45 barrel but also includes an extended threaded barrel for suppressor attachment. Two 10-round magazines are included in the box along with two additional […]
Ammo Test: American Eagle Suppressor 9mm
The folks at American Eagle have been quietly releasing a family of suppressor friendly ammunition. So far, I’ve tried it in 300 Blackout, 45 ACP, and .22 LR. Now, the company is shipping 124-grain 9mm ammo in the Suppressor brand family. I got my hands on a stash and brought it to the range with […]