Finally: The Retro Commie Commando Rifle
There’s a good chance you’ve heard the old Vietnam War stories that the Viet Cong could fire our 5.56mm […]
Rock River is Making Carry Handles Great Again
I’m a fan of carry handle AR’s. Rock River Arms recently dropped a couple of new models on Instagram. They
A Gun Every Gun Owner Needs: The Gulf War M16A2
This retro rifle is a pretty practical set up and even though it dates back 35 years, I wouldn’t feel bad using it for serious social purposes today.
You Need One: A DIY Bayonet for Your Fallout Service Rifle Build
While the parts are available to make a pretty nice rifle, the game bayonet remains elusive.
A GWOT Throwback: The Cat’s Mfg M4A1 Build
The author is back with another AR build, this time a throwback to the early 90’s GWOT.
An Heirloom Folder: The TOPS Tex Creek Slipjoint
The Tex Creek Slipjoint might not be the knife your grandfather carried, but it’s a knife that you’ll be able to pass down to your grandkids.
SHOT Show 2026 Retrospective
I’ve been attending SHOT Show now for almost 20 years. While I try and have a plan, I always end up coming home and realizing I missed things I would have liked to have seen.
Retro Cool: B. King’s Firearms Micro M16A2-QT Complete Upper
B. King’s Firearms just announced another option in the form of an M16A2-based complete PDW upper with full SBR and pistol versions to come.
Custom Build: The N23 HVY PDW Build in .400 Legend
The main thing is, it amuses me. When I Form 1’d it, I put in the reason block “Personal defense against robots, cyborgs, rhinos, and genetically re-created dinosaurs and all other lawful purposes.”
Blast From the Past: Building a Vietnam Era Colt 605 Clone
This was another grail build for me. I know it’s still not 100% perfect, but it’s far closer than I expected to get when I started the process. I’m calling this one done.