One of the ongoing tinkering projects around here has been customization of a Springfield Armory M1A Standard, which we reviewed a while back. One of the first things done to this rifle was installation of a tritium sight post for low-light capability with the iron sights. We chose the Smith Enterprise Tritium Close Combat Sight […]
How To Add GI Aperture Sights To Your Ruger 10/22 Rifle
So you wanna be a better RifleMan, RifleWoman or RifleKid? The first steps might be to focus on the fundamentals like body position, trigger control, breathing control, natural point of aim and developing the ability to call your shot. A great way to work on these skills is to work with iron sights and shoot […]
How To Add Night Sights To The M1A or M14 Rifle, And Other Rifleman Jazz
The Smith Enterprise Tritium Close Combat Sight (TCCS) Recently I had a Springfield Armory M1A in for evaluation. Somehow, this military classic (civilian semi-automatic version of the M14) just insists that you use iron sights. Why? Got me. But I’ve waffled more on the scope / iron sights decision more than Eric Holder in his […]
Shooting Accessory Review: Smith Enterprise Tactical Cheek Piece
The Smith Enterprise Tactical Cheek Piece Completes a Scoped Rifle Which of the following can happen when you mount a scope on a rifle primarily designed for iron sights? A. It becomes more dangerous-er, and therefore illegal in New York, Colorado and within 500 feet of banks located on the Island of Cypress. B. Your primary self-defense […]
Gun Review: Springfield Armory M1A Standard Rifle
Springfield Armory M1A Standard Rifle This rifle is beast. Not a beast. Just beast. If you have teenage kids, you might have already heard things like video games, high school athletes and cars described as “beast.” Apparently it’s a subtle, yet cool, form of praise. Kids these days don’t generally describe praise-worthy things as “richly […]