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• Swiss+Tech ST50022 6-in-1 and ST53100 19-1 Micro Pocket Multitools are Handy for Travel August 7, 2017
  For my job, I wind up travelling and I can’t tell you how many times I have had luggage parts come loose or need to fix a zipper.  The beauty of these Swiss+Tech tools is that they are tiny and light.  They will never win a brute strength contest but when you need a simple ...
• The Gerber Suspension Multi Tool [22-01471] is Pretty Nice! August 4, 2017
  Guys, I like multi tools when I travel or go camping.  I have torn up a boat load of cheap imported ones and a Stanley just by trying to use the pliers to grab on to something really tight.  I have never had a problem with a Gerber or Leatherman tool – let me say ...
• The Custom Yugo M72 Carbine and Vepr FM-AK47-21 Meet August 2, 2017
  Okay, I had them both out to shoot photos so I had to take some side by side photos.  In case you want to read the blog posts about each rifle, click here for the Yugo M72 Carbine or here for the Vepr FM-AK47-21.
• Custom Built Yugo M72B1 Carbine By Two Rivers Arms July 31, 2017
  I have always liked Yugo AK rifles.  One of my favorites is the M72B1 RPK.  It’s a big rifle and really overkill for me with the long barrel and bipod.  For quite some time I wanted to either build or buy a carbine length RPK.  I was talking to Tim at Two Rivers Arms one day ...
• Finally got a Russian Vepr 7.62x39mm Side Folder – The FM-AK47-21 July 28, 2017
  Well, the when I heard the Treasury Department blocked further importation of Veprs, I jumped and bought the FM-AK47-21 that FIME imported.  I’ve owned a number of Molot Veprs over the years so I knew I would be getting a quality rifle.  I’d not bought one earlier because I didn’t see the need to rush ...
• Streamlight Microstream and Stylus Pro Lights – Quality Brilliance in Small Packages July 26, 2017
  I recently needed to find new small LED lights that had four key characteristics – reliable, acceptable brightness, decent battery life, and small size.  Let me explain the reason for them: Reliable – to be honest, a lot of the “miracle” lights that are advertised are total pieces of crap.  Everything from poor switches, low quality ...
• The Dan Wesson Bruin and RIA Big Rock Meet – Side By Side Photos July 25, 2017
  I am still trying to sort out which of the 10mm pistols to keep. The Dan Wesson Bruin is refined and functions beautifully but only holds 8 rounds. The Rock Island Armory (RIA) 52000  10mm ” Pro Match HC “Big Rock is not as smooth and doesn’t like all ammo but it holds 16+1 rounds, ...
• How To Make a Kydex Cross Draw Khukuri Sheath July 24, 2017
  I recently made a sheath for a khukuri with serrations on the back of the spine and it was a bit of a learning experience compared to how I normally make a khukuri sheath and though I would share what was done.  The khukuri in question had a nicely done blade and fitment was good. ...
• Upgrading the Big Rock’s Sights With Help From Scott Igert of Modern Antique Firearms July 21, 2017
  The Rock Island Armory Model 52000 Pro Match Ultra 6″ – 10mm pistol is affectionately known as the “Big Rock” to folks who own one.  When I got mine, one of the few things I wanted to improve were the sights. The front fiber optic segment was a dim red and the back white dots ...
• Dan Wesson Bruin First Look – A 6″ 10mm Refined Power House July 20, 2017
  As part of my foray into 10mm pistols, I picked up a Dan Wesson Bruin with the help of Scott Igert of Modern Antique Firearms.  The Bruin intriqued me based on reviews and that this was a Dan Wesson pistol!  I have liked Dan Wessons since the days they made the revolvers with exchangeable barrels. ...
• Rock Island 52000 10mm 6″ High Cap Pro Match Pistol – First Impressions of the Big Rock July 19, 2017
  I must admit I have a fascination with the 10mm auto cartridge.  First, it has cool ballistics. Second, it can be found in a number of semiauto pistol platforms including my favorite 1911/2011 platform.  Third, I’ve wanted one since Miami Vice in the 1980s 🙂  Honestly, it is the first two reasons – the ballistics ...
• Review: TEKTON Gunsmithing 18-Piece Punch Set #66564 is Pretty Nice July 19, 2017
  I have a lot of fun experimenting with stuff.  I tend to need punches fairly regularly and what I had was a mishmash of sizes and models from Craftsman, Astro, Harbor Freight and who knows what else.  I was working the other day and had stuff laying everywhere and thought to myself that there must ...
• Simple Life Hack – How to Combine Candles And/Or Add a Candle Wick July 17, 2017
  My dad raised honey bees when I was growing up so we had a lot of wax.  One year, my mom and dad bought some molds and we cast candles.  For wicks, we used heavy cotton string.  When you put string in hot liquid wax, capillary action occurs and the wax is “wicked” into the ...
• Assembling an AR Lower – Step 11 of 11: Other Resources To Leverage & Learn From July 14, 2017
  The cool thing about ARs is that there are a ton of them out there and people are sharing ideas on how to build, use and maintain them every day.  This series of blog posts I just wrote shows my current take on how to assemble lowers.  I will continue to improve my techniques over ...
• Assembling an AR Lower – Step 10 of 11: Installing the Upper Receiver Assembly July 12, 2017
  We’re in the home stretch.  You can buy completed AR uppers from many sources.  I’ve had very good luck with Palmetto State Armory (PSA), Ghost Rifles, White Oak Armory (for precision uppers), Del-Ton, and Rock River Arms.  I bought a few Hardened Arms uppers with bolts and simply was not impressed – they seemed gritty ...
• Assembling an AR Lower – Step 9 of 11: Installing the Buffer Tube and Arm Brace July 10, 2017
  There are three types of buffer tubes for ARs and the one you pick depends on what you are building.  There is the traditional long A2 fixed stock style buffer tube, the 6 position M4-style telescoping stock tube and lastly the pistol buffer tube. Since I am building a pistol, that will be our focus. ...
• Assembling an AR Lower – Step 8 of 11: Installing the Pistol Grip, Selector Spring and Detent July 7, 2017
  In this step we will install the selector spring  and detent along with the pistol grip.  As you can imagine, I am a grip snob.  I do not like the Mil-Spec grip much at all but do like the MagPul MOE and MIAD grip.  For me, the lower-cost MOE grip is just fine – it ...
• Assembling an AR Lower – Step 7 of 11: Installing the Selector Assembly July 5, 2017
  The selector assembly is what allows a regular AR to either be on “Safe” by blocking the trigger’s movement or “Fire” my allowing the trigger to pass.  It’s actually a very straight forward design and I like those.  Now I like ambidextrous selectors and they are just like a normal one but have a small ...
• Assembling an AR Lower – Step 6 of 11: Installing the Hammer Assembly July 3, 2017
  The hammer assembly includes the pin, spring and hammer itself.  In the next photo, the hammer group is to the right.  This is an enhanced trigger group from Palmetto State Armory (PSA) that I really like and recommend for people wanting a decent low-cost trigger for a basic build. It’s straight forward to install with one ...
• Check Out Neal’s Two AKs with our Bulgy SAW Grips June 30, 2017
  Here are Neal’s two rifles with our grips! On the left is a RAS47. K-VAR upper handguard Magpul cheek riser Ronin’s Bulgarian SAW grip in Dark Russian Plum On the right is an AK74 NODAK SPUD. Ronin’s Bulgarian SAW grip in Dark US Plum (Similar to the color of KVAR’s US plum furniture) Russian mag and upper handguard.  

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