The new rimfire cartridge is designed to offer the downrange performance of a center-fire cartridge at only a fraction of the cost. (1/4/2013)
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AZ Representative Harper Opposes War on 2nd Amendment
Arizona Representative Harper: The issue is Mental Health, not the 2nd Amendment:
NRA Membership Spike
The NRA sees huge spike in membership numbers
DIY Case feeder
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Turkish Delight
I was recently given the chance to test fire a SARB6P. I was at my favorite gun shop and I was told basically to take this gun home and a box of bangs and report back. I was in the right place at the right time and I sure like when that happens.The SARB6P is a compact single-action/double 9mm from SAR (Sarsilmaz) Arms out of Istanbul, Turkey. SAR Arms has been around since 1880. This was one of several of the Rockledge Florida-based importer EAA ( https://eaacorp.com ) guns in the display case at my shop. The European American Armory corporation also imports Tanfoglio.The “sarby” that I test …
Join the NRA and Get a $25 Bass Pro Gift Card
These are troubling times in the gun world, the gun grabbers are in full force and our rights are on the line. Now I’m not a huge fan of the NRA for my own reasons, but with the second amendment on the chopping block, we need to do all that we can to help defend our rights. If you’re not already a member of the National Rifle Association, now is the time to join and they’ve made joining even more attractive by offering new members a $25 gift card to Bass Pro Shops. Click here to join now.
RIP John Noveske
Unfortunately it looks like the firearms world is off to a rough start in 2013, John Noveske of Noveske Rifleworks based out of Oregon has passed away. He was killed in a car accident on Friday, January 4th. According to Flashalert.net: Sergeant Tyler Lee, on January 4, 2013 at approximately 9:13 p.m., a 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser driven by JOHN NOVESKE, age 36, from Grants Pass, was westbound on Highway 260 near El Camino Way. As the vehicle negotiated a right curve, it traveled across the oncoming lane onto the dirt highway shoulder until it struck two large boulders. The vehicle rolled and NOVESKE was ejected. NOVESKE, who is the owner of a local rifle manufacturing company, was not using safety restraints and was…
Go Home Piers Morgan
Don’t let freedom’s door hit you in the ass on the way out: MrColionNoir (or “MCN” as a lot of you that email me call him) was really riled up about this one… talking at seemingly 2x the normal rate haha. You can check out my past posts on Piers to see him in action on his talkshow. If you’re into White House petitions (I’m not) you can sign one here that deals with deporting him hahah. 104,000 signatures *not too shabby face* Rather than deporting him, I’d rather him stay in the U.S., but lose his celebrity status. That way he’d have to find a way to deal with gun culture, or be mocked every waking minute …
The Toll Hurricane Sandy Took On One Man’s Gun Collection
A guest post by Jesse Ingall from the blog Ideas, Thoughts and Happenings. These firearms were brought in to be completely cleaned of rust and salt. They were flooded when the tide rose during Hurricane Sandy. They sat in salt water for a week or so. I ran a steel brush through the barrels a bunch. Then I attempted to run a patch through one of the barrels and the pitting shredded the patch. Butt plate of a Mauser. Before and after: You can really see the difference on the Enfield butt plate: I sanded, sand blasted and blued this 1911. The pitting was so bad that I had to sand the frame and slide. Turned out great I think. A rusted out side…
Hornady’s New .45 ACP +P
Hornady introduced a new load in the company’s young Critical Duty line of ammunition designed for law enforcement. The new .45 ACP round uses a 220 grain bullet and is loaded to +P pressures. From a 5” test barrel, the round makes for 975 feet per second, which works out to be about 464 foot-pounds of energy. The bullet is a specially designed FlexLock bullet that uses a polymer tip in a hollowpoint to help ensure expansion and prevent the clogging of the bullet’s cavity. Additionally, a “massive” InterLock band is used by Hornady to prevent the separation of the jacket from the bullet. Hornady introduced the Critical Duty line of ammunition in later 2011, and only offered 9mm and .40 S&W loads …
Quote of the Day – Empathy
“What kind of empathetic people exploit the occasion of murdered children and a distraught public as the proper time to ask for support of their agenda?”- Howard NemerovHoward asks a great question here at the end of his excellent piece. The answer? People who have no empathy for those murdered. Anti-gun politicians like Feinstein, Cuomo and their ilk do not care one bit about those killed. They only care about two things. 1. Doing what is politically expedient so that they can continue to hold power. 2. Disarming their constituents.
Winchester to move Model 70 production to Portugal in 2013
Winchester has recently admitted on its Facebook page that 2013 will see Model 70 rifles assembled in Portugal instead of South Carolina. Winchester states that the change will allow them to increase their output of Model 70 rifles to meet demand. Parts for the rifles will still be made in the U.S.A., but will be shipped to Portugal for final assembly and fitting before being shipped back to the U.S.A. for sales and distribution. SX2, SX3, and Model 101 over/under shotguns are already manufactured according to this model, so it must be more efficient than it sounds. Winchester aficionados already differentiate between pre- 1964 and post- 1964 manufactured Model 70 rifles. Will this change of final assembly point add yet…
Why I’m Not a Sheep
The call-in topic on the Squirrel Report from last night was “Why I am not a sheep.”Breda’s answer was excellent, which isn’t the least bit surprising. She was on a roll.You can listen to her here.I wanted to call-in, but didn’t get a chance since I was at my brother’s celebrating his birthday and then I stayed over and played Madden on XBox 360 and air hockey with the kids.I realize that I’m going to end up kind of piggybacking on what she said with this post, but so be it.I am not a sheep because I live in the real world. I am aware. Sheep …
First Look: .17 Winchester Super Magnum
Plinker, competitor, small-game getter and predator taker. Yes sir, the rimfire serves plenty of purposes and in doing so has become America’s darling; it’s fun to shoot, cheap to use and just plain efficient. But if you thought for a second that there were no more conceivable variations to market, then Winchester Ammunition’s got news for you with its brand new .17 Winchester Super Magnum. This new load spits a 20-grain bullet at 3,000 fps, and a 25-grain load at 2,600 fps with energy levels right at 400 foot-pounds and 375 foot-pounds respectively—150 pounds more than the 17 HMR and solid 60 foot pounds more than the …
Illinois Senate Advances Gun Ban Measures on Semi-Automatics
UPDATE: The Illinois Senate failed to act on the measures detailed below before adjourning Thursday night, according to the (Davenport, Iowa) Quad-City Times. The bills could resurface when the General Assembly reconvenes, though lawmakers are unsure of a timetable. The State of Illinois is back to its same old anti-gun tricks, but if anti-gun legislators get their waythis time, it could mean the end of semi-automatic firearms in the Land of Lincoln. According to Fox News, an Illinois Senate committee advanced two measures Wednesday that, if passed, would place major restrictions on semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. The (Springfield, Ill.) State Journal-Register…
A $100 Hunting Rifle?
I’ll say this right off the bat: I’ve always been more of a handgun guy. I don’t hunt. I have nothing against hunting and such, I just don’t do it and, I must admit, I don’t have an interest in hunting. So the desire to purchase a rifle or shotgun was never really on my radar. That’s why TJ is a writer for the site. He hunts. He loves rifles. He knows a lot about them. That way, I could stick with my handguns. Then a buddy of mine let me shoot some of his rifles…
Vegas, Baby!
In case you didn’t see the announcement on Facebook or Twitter a couple of weeks back, Gun Noob will be at the NSSF SHOT Show in Vegas. If you’re new to shooting, the name might not ring a bell. The SHOT Show is, according to the website “…the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries. It is the world’s premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, law enforcement, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics and related products and services. The SHOT Show attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.“ This isn’t like a gun show at the county fairgrounds. Essentially, it’s …
Tips for Getting Through a Winter Blackout
Being prepared and thinking smart will take the edge off a winter blackout. Here are a few tips.The post Tips for Getting Through a Winter Blackout appeared first on Gun Digest – We Know Guns So You Know Guns.
Editor’s Pick: ARs Sold Out? Think Mauser!
With the recent gun control hysteria, ARs are getting harder to find. As an alternative, don’t miss the Mauser – they are hardy, accurate, can be sporterized and customized, and are available in calibers for which finding ammunition isn’t a great challenge. The post Editor’s Pick: ARs Sold Out? Think Mauser! appeared first on Gun Digest – We Know Guns So You Know Guns.
Get your application in for the NRA Youth Education Summit
Deadline to get in on one of the summer’s greatest trips, courtesy of the NRA, less than a month away Fairfax, Virginia – This year’s Youth Education Summit looked like they had a lot of fun, didn’t they? For all you high school Sophomores and Juniors out there, YOU could be a part of next year’s week-long trip to Washington, D.C. The NRA is currently accepting applications for the 2013 National Youth Education Summit – a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The summit doesn’t take place until Monday, June 24 – 30 next summer, but applications need to be in by February 1, which less than a month away! At Y.E.S., you’ll have multiple…
Best of 2012 – #5 Theodore Roosevelt exhibit at NRA Museum
President Roosevelt’s collection of guns, gear & safari treasures Theodore Roosevelt’s suppressed 1894 Winchester lever action rifle” Fairfax, Virginia – In the Spring of 2012, crates from the National Parks Service arrived at NRA Headquarters. Earmarked for the National Firearms Museum, their arrival had the curators as giddy as school girls. And with good reason. For inside these crates was more than just your every day collection of guns. No, these crates held something special … the personal belongings of President Theodore Roosevelt. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Rider Tunic and button On loan while the National Park Service renovates the Roosevelt’s family home (Sagamore Hill), the collection includes souvenirs from his days with the Rough Riders, prices pieces of Wild West inspired art, …
Winchester Announces AA TrAAcker Shotshells
Winchester’s revolutionary new AA Traacker shotshell loads will change the way you train with your shotgun. (1/4/2013)
Winchester Announces New .17 Win. Super Mag. Ammo
The new rimfire cartridge is designed to offer the downrange performance of a center-fire cartridge at only a fraction of the cost. (1/4/2013)
RIP John Noveske
Unfortunately it looks like the firearms world is off to a rough start in 2013, John Noveske of Noveske Rifleworks based out of Oregon has passed away. He was killed in a car accident on Friday, January 4th. According to Flashalert.net: Sergeant Tyler Lee, on January 4, 2013 at approximately 9:13 p.m., a 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser driven by JOHN NOVESKE, age 36, from Grants Pass, was westbound on Highway 260 near El Camino Way. As the vehicle negotiated a right curve, it traveled across the oncoming lane onto the dirt highway shoulder until it struck two large boulders. The vehicle rolled and NOVESKE was ejected. NOVESKE, who is the owner of a local …
DIY Case feeder
Thanks to Hack-a-Day.
Turkish Delight
I was recently given the chance to test fire a SARB6P. I was at my favorite gun shop and I was told basically to take this gun home and a box of bangs and report back. I was in the right place at the right time and I sure like when that happens.The SARB6P is a compact single-action/double 9mm from SAR (Sarsilmaz) Arms out of Istanbul, Turkey. SAR Arms has been around since 1880. This was one of several of the Rockledge Florida-based importer EAA ( https://eaacorp.com ) guns in the display case at my shop. The European American Armory corporation also imports Tanfoglio.The “sarby” that I test fired is…
AZ Representative Harper Opposes War on 2nd Amendment
Arizona Representative Harper: The issue is Mental Health, not the 2nd Amendment:
NRA Membership Spike
The NRA sees huge spike in membership numbers
Quote of the Day – Empathy
“What kind of empathetic people exploit the occasion of murdered children and a distraught public as the proper time to ask for support of their agenda?”- Howard NemerovHoward asks a great question here at the end of his excellent piece. The answer? People who have no empathy for those murdered. Anti-gun politicians like Feinstein, Cuomo and their ilk do not care one bit about those killed. They only care about two things. 1. Doing what is politically expedient so that they can continue to hold power. 2. Disarming their constituents.
Gun Control in New York
So a crazy guy in upstate New York sets his house ablaze, lures firefighters there, then ambushes them. The response is the usual. Ban the guns! Ban the guns! Ban the Guns! they say.What the article doesn’t mention is that the murderer, William Spengler was a convicted felon. He bludgeoned his grandmother to death with a hammer back in 1981.Oh, and he said this,”I still have to get ready to see how much of the neighborhood I can burn down, and do what I like doing best, killing people.”Evil folks. Evil. You cannot stop a man like this with more laws. He could have methodically set fire to every house in the neighborhood, and liked it. We should all be happy he didn’t do…