When .223 just isn’t enough… Contrary to that provocative opening line, I’m not going to embark on a “nyah, nyah, nyha, this caliber is more betterer or less betterer” than some other. Instead, I’m going to take this opportunity to celebrate diversity. You know, like hippies. One of the reasons that the AR or MSR […]
How To Install Flash Hiders Or Muzzle Brakes on the M1A or M14
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 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 […]