Tactical Skills for a Life Well Lived
Equipment and gear is secondary to mindset and skillset, but still very relevant to success. The right piece of gear at the right time can make all the difference. As fun as it may be, trying to purchase new equipment to overcome challenges is not the best way to go. Contained here are all posts about equipment, from reviews to employment.
The GR1 is like one of those mythical objects that people on the internet talk about, but nobody you know actually has.
As the saying goes, though, you get what you pay for. In this price range, there is a lot of competition from other gear makers like Kifaru, Mystery Ranch, Crye Precision, London Bridge Trading, and more. All of these are considered top notch. Yet, when you search around the web, the GR1 consistently has loyal advocates.
The Trijicon TR24 is one of the all time greats of the low power variable market. I’ve been using one since 2011, and it’s never let me down.
But times have changed. New options have hit the market, and even my own style has shifted.
Does the TR24 still feel relevant today? Let’s look.
For a long time, you saw a vertical foregrip (VFG) on nearly every rifle at the range and on the internet. It was just flat out cool looking.
But they’ve slowly fallen out of favor.
I argue that the vertical foregrip is still a useful accessory when applied to the right situation. But, those circumstances are highly personal and should never be based on what the internet thinks is cool.
Let’s take a closer look at the classic VFG and its uses.
I prefer double action/single action pistols for the real world. That’s a rather bold statement, but I want to explain. It’s not that I dislike striker fired pistols, but I’ve come to really enjoy the utility of the classic double action. The internet tells me that I should be wrong, but I wanted to run a simple experiment and decide for myself.
RIBZ stands for Revised Improved Battlesight Zero. It’s a method of adjusting standard military carry handle sights to allow a wider range of zeroes. This leverages one of the primary benefits of the adjustable sights over fixed sights. This guide shows you how to implement RIBZ.
One of the great mysteries of the modern AR-15 is the so-called Government profile barrel. The original AR-15, and M16, had the so-called “standard” profile. Today, we call this a “pencil” profile. When the design work for the M16A2 happened in the 80’s, the design team shifted away from the lightweight style. The thicker barrel at the muzzle became the new standard. Eventually, all modern enthusiasts ask why that happened.
Not a lot of people know the SpecterOS 4x. You’ve probably heard of its heavier and more expensive sibling, the SpecterDR, though. The SpecterOS is the same optic, but fixed at 4x. It is lighter, with similar illumination, but it is more akin to the ACOG than a 1-4x scope. I really like this optic, as it has outstanding glass quality and an attractive look. But I’m not crazy about the mount.
This post summarizes just about everything I’ve learned about rifle barrels in general, and specifically the AR-15. I’ve learned these lessons from years of study, competition, training, and practice. I will avoid as much engineer-speak as I can, but some of it is unavoidable.
The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in the country. The market is so packed, that it’s easy to make mistakes or get stuck while making a decision. This guide gives you some of my thoughts on what a good first rifle would look like as well as some technical information to look look out for and help you make
Send this to a friend
