Visiting TBolt

This weekend I stopped on an paid a visit to Blogger Shooter Pal, New Jovian Thunderbolt!

When I arrived there was a package on the porch of the fortress of solitude. Instead of a grab and run, I politely hand delivered it on entry.

It contained VZ grips.

The grips they make are so very sweet.

The texture and precise forms are excellent.

--Too bad for Glocks.

Targets

The availability of practical targets these days seem to be coming back.

A wave of political correctness hit a while back. Targets silhouettes suddenly had to be blue in stead of black.  Targets that actually looked like people at all were being discouraged.

Zombie targets seemed to turn the tide.

Printable targets are now widely available now as well.

I like this target.

--Making a wide eyed O-face in the bad guy is fun.

:o

AimSHOT KT8150

I ran the AimSHOT KT8150 on my suppressed Glock 17. I have to say this is basically the perfect LASER for this handgun configuration. The clearance is perfect for directly under the suppressor.

It came from a great online retailer, Grab A Gun (GrabAGun.com). Check out their new website. Lots of great deals currently!

This is a AimSHOP 8150 compact green LASER.

I love this little guy for several reasons.

• It's very compact
• Mounting flexibility
• Adjustable aim point
• BRIGHT green LASER
• USB rechargable

I only had one issue with it. When I ran it on my 300 Blackout it was on target right out of the box. I had to adjust it on the Glock. The problem was the adjustment wasn't UP-DOWN and LEFT-RIGHT.

The adjustment screws are at 4:30pm and 7:30pm instead of 3pm and 6pm.

It was not impossible to adjust the aim point but it did take a bit longer.

The instructions that came with the LASER did not show and way to rotate the device. I have an email in to the manufacturer and when I hear back I will let you know.

--All in all, at $92, this LASER is an excellent value. Go buy one!

Yardsale Find

Last weekend I scored a Caldwell Steady Rest at a yard sale for $2.

You have to love a yard sale where the woman has no idea what it is she is selling.

"Make me an offer." she said.

When I looked in my wallet I had two $20s and two $1s. She saw me do this and when I said "$2"...

"SOLD!"

--This will be damn handy at ESS when I am sighting in my rifles at the 100 yard indoor range!

Red vs. Green Laser Sights

I read this article over at Lucky Gunner about LASER sights:

Red vs Green

I have both red and green LASERS for various firearms.

For me, it is very subjective because I am color blind and do NOT see red as well as many people.

Green LASERs are the clear winner for me. The Lasermax Unimax, Rail Mount, Green 5mW, 532nm Laser is my favorite. I can see this dot even in daylight.

--I love LASERS but go though a lot of batteries leaving the on.

FAB Defense PTK-BLK Black Ergonomic Pointing Grip Angled Foregrip w/ Storage

I saw this on Overstock.com and I like the looks of it.

It is also on Amazon and a pile of other places as a FAB Defense PTK-BLK Black Ergonomic Pointing Grip Angled Foregrip w/ Storage.

"Optimal wrist angle provides a comfortable, natural body stance and pointing grip on the weapon. Comfortable, hand-fitting shape. Storage compartment in grip. Built from Mil-Spec reinforced polymer"

--And only $19 to $29.

Ruger BX 25 Trigger Upgrade

The same guys that brought my favorite mags and the 10/22 Takedown now have a new trigger for the 10/22.  It's smooth and only draws about 2.5 pounds.

I will probably be getting two of these.

This vid shows you how to drop it in!


--It's almost Christmas!!

iScope

I bought one of these iScope adapters for my iPhone 4s.

This thing works crazy good but I would like to add a few notes.

This rig is perfect for my Ruger 10/22 with a fixed 4x scope. Love it. What it is not so good with is my bolt action .308 rifles. The recoil is just to high on those rigs. But that is just fine really. While I can happily sit up and pull the trigger on my 10/22 with no worries, the .308 need to be shouldered and tucked tight.

My favorite use of it by far is on my spotting scope. I LOVE that! Looking up with just a glance. You can actually do a little digital zooming. You can record the actual shooting. You can even FaceTime the live action elsewhere.

I have a great 60x spotting scope. Combined with this it makes sighting in a scope so much easier.

--Don't be watching your neighbors! No one would ever do that!

Collections

It was my anniversary weekend and the wife and I took a beautiful drive in the Blue Ridge mountains on Skyline Drive.

On the way back we stopped at several antique and junk stores. I saw lots of cool collectables of interest to gun enthusiasts. I saw civil war era rifles, hand guns and swords. I saw classic BB Guns and pop guns. Many other classic toy guns.

My favorite was a classic cap gun collection. I took a picture but didn't buy it. Might have to start collecting them if I see them individually in the future. I'd make a display case like this one.

--I also want to do an "In Case of Zombies Break Glass" display!!

Archangel 700 Precision Stock Remington 700 Short Action

I forgot to mention the Archangel upgrade stock I installed on my Remington 700:

Here is how it looked installed:

This also shows the integral bipod deployed.

Another great thing about this stock is that it uses M14 detachable mags. It comes with a single 10 round mag and I have ordered a couple 20 round mags.

--It will still be months before the ATF finishes my paperwork. They cashed the check though.

iScope iPhone 4 Adapter

At the NRA Convention I got to try out the iScope iPhone 4 Adapter and I had to buy one.

This weekend I put it on one of my .22s with a 3x to 9x scope and it works really well.

It can take snap shots like the first here or videos like the second image. Please forgive the heavy breathing because I didn't realize how well it collected audio as well.

This thing can also Facetime the scopes view. That could actually be kind of creepy. A Steven King story waiting to happen!

I think the thing I will most likely it for will be my spotting scope then it doesn't have to suffer any recoil. If it is Facetimed to my iPad I can sit at the bench and just glance at my iPad for results!

Please note: The video below was compressed when emailed off my phone.

--Fun Stuff.

Roni Brass Catcher

At the NRA Convention I wandered by the RONI booth.

As previously stated, I am a big Roni fan. At the show display they were showing off various accessories for the Roni.

The one that would be really handy at time is the brass catcher.

There turns out to be several variations available.

The suppressed Roni is great for shooting at my sisters farm. It doesn't scare the horses. Picking up all the brass from the grass is a total pain in the ass.

This inexpensive accessory solves that!

--It reminds me of the bagger on my lawn mower.

Brown Truck of Happiness

I went to the Nations Gun Show this weekend.

On top of my list was a light weight holographic sight for my Suppressed  Roni SBR Rig.

There was tons of cheap Chinese devices everywhere. I had seen a EOTech's that were the leading contender.

I like to price check on my smart phone as I shop. Old NFO was there as well and recommended I look for a Trijicon RMR. I had seen some there for about $520 and when I looked on Amazon it was only $381 with free shipping!

--I felt naughty one clicking it while at the gun show!

My New Safe

Yesterday my new gun safe was delivered.

I had to have this one delivered because it was huge. It weighed 700 lbs empty. It's fire rated and just plan big.

I am really pissed at the delivery company.

You would think that specializing in the delivering the damn things they would have realized that it would be important to their customers to be DISCREET!

These stupid people figured it would be a good idea to unbox it in by driveway by the sidewalk and leave it there, for a half an hour, as all the high school kids got off the damn bus.

It sat out there for over thirty minutes for my neighbors to drive by and have a good look.

I was still fuming when the shipping company called me to review my service.

--To feel better I included in the post a beautiful women with a gun AND knife!
 

Saiga 12 Bullpup

I have a Saiga 12 and it's big fun. I saw this conversion kit while looking for some accessories.

"THIS IS A BULLPUP SHOTGUN STOCK KUSHNAPUP MADE EXCLUSIVELY TO FIT YOUR SAIGA FOR TACTICAL COMPETITION OF SPORTING OR HOME DEFENSE! NOW YOU CAN TAKE YOUR ORDINARY SAIGA-12 AND CUSTOMIZE IT YOURSELF IN MINUTES WITH JUST A SCREW DRIVER, THERE IS NO GUNSMITH REQUIRED! THIS PATENTS PENDING PRODUCT MEETS 922R COMPLIANCE AND INCLUDES A QUICK AND EASY INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ASSEMBLY."

--I wish I could handle one before dropping $275 on spec.

Techna Belt Clip

For several months now I have been road testing the belt clip style accessory on my small frame backup gun. You can get these clips on Techna.com.

These things are like the clips on half my pocket knives. Keeps them from moving around. Overall I really like the clip. I have had a couple issues though which I will detail later. 

THE GOOD STUFF:

1) It is Very Inexpensive. 

Compared to holsters the clips are VERY inexpensive.  They are available for a variety of small autos with more models coming all the time. They also do not interfere with a variety of aftermarket LASER targeting packages.

2) It's Easy to Install.

This Youtube video shows just how easy it really is. Only took me a couple minutes.

 

3) It's Small.

There are times when carry options are very restricted by your clothes. These clips give you way more options, especially for women.

I have worn the clip inside the waist band of my swim trunks at the beach.

I have a pair of boots that it fits perfectly just in the top inside.

I often carry a backup gun on my offhand side. This clip works perfectly in my left hand pocket with the butt facing forward.

There are also other creative options, as you can see, in the photos to the right. She wouldn't let me take a pic of an inner thigh, stocking/garter, setup but I trust your imagination can get you there.

Done right the clip keeps it where you want it.

4) It's Simple.

When you are trying to minimize the bulk of the gun you are carrying you reduce the size of the gun and the size of the holster. You can't get much smaller than no holster.

Once you start exploring the options it gives you, you will be surprised how many different places and ways you can use the thing. I found a perfect stash spot just under the dash in my truck where I can put it when I can't carry it.

Techna.com actually sent me one for review. I liked it so much I actually bought a few more for other guns I have.

THE NOT GOOD STUFF:

1) The Lint Buildup.

After I began using the clip I discovered that I would end up with serious lint buildup inside my firearm. The lubricants would be leeched away and in some cases would end up resulting in feed jams on the second shot. This may be a problem for all pocket carry setups.  This was simply the first time for me to pocket carry in anyway.

I solved this problem by frequent cleaning. Even if it had not been fired. That stopped lint and kept it lubed.

2) Holster Constraints:

With the clip attached the gun will not fit in some holsters. Some are just fine.

3) The Clip Can Snag.

I was on a camping trip with friends and was wearing my usual summer clothes including cargo shorts. I had a backup gun clipped in my thigh pocket.

When I got up from a folding chair, the clip snagged on the chair and actually sprung from my pocket without my notice. When I turned to retrieve my soda, there it was, laying on the chair. The clip slightly bent. Not good.

If it had to happen, that was the right place. No harm, no foul, no embarrassing loss of a gun. No "splaining" to do. 

SUMMARY:

All in all, I recommend the Belt clip. It gives you options!

Recoil Reduction

Last weekend I went skeet shooting with my brother and an old college buddy.

My brother weights about 100 pounds soaking wet and has a tough time getting beat up by my shotguns while skeet shooting.

Last week end he even tried one of my 20ga single shots and it still left him very bruised.

TBolt sent over a link to this stock made by Knoxx. It's the Blackhawk Knoxx SPECOPS Stock.

They sell on at Cheaperthandirt for $81.

--Does anyone have one to say if the recoil reduction claims are true?

Manufacturer: BLACKHAWK! K04100-CItem: 2-BHK04100-CUPC: 648018101441This recoil-reducing stock will revolutionize the way you think about shotguns. From the longest arm of the law to the shortest, any-size shooter can use the SpecOps Stock comfortably in any application and with any load. Utilizing the proven Knoxx dual recoil-compensation systems, this stock has the ability to reduce felt recoil by up to 85%, making even the heaviest loads easy for all shooters to handle. It allows law enforcement and military personnel to use their shotguns with all load-bearing and ballistic tactical vests. The SpecOps Stock is also ideal for home defense, competitive shotgun shooting, or hunting.

Specifications and Features: 

Durable polymer and alloy construction for years of rugged use 11.25" to 15.25" length-of-pull (five adjustment positions with four inches of adjustment to fit all shooters) Dual recoil-compensation systems eliminate harsh recoil with all loads Unique design cuts muzzle rise for faster target reacquisition Eliminates shoulder fatigue and related recoil injuries Includes matching composite forend Ergonomic pistol grip with non-slip texturing for secure grip Quick single-bolt installation

Experiments

I was looking at some of my old, low end firearms and was wondering what I should do with them. I never shoot them anymore. They collect dust. Here are some of my options:

• Sell them: Use the money to buy optics
• Mothball them: Grease them up for ling term storage
• Cache them: Greased, packed in a PVC Tube and stashed
• Experiment: Hmmmmm...

So I decided to order a DuraCoat Shake ’N Spray kit. I saw this at the NRA Convention this year. The kit includes 4 ounces of DuraCoat, a LCW TruStrip Cleaner/Degreaser and a Preval Aerosol Sprayer. All you have to do is degrease the gun with the enclosed TruStrip and scrubbing pad, mix the DuraCoat finish in the provided jar, and apply using the sprayer.

The kit retails for $30 and available colors include matte black, OD green, woodland tan, woodland green, woodland brown, gun blue, Magpul flat dark earth, and DuraCoat parker. 

--I will let you know how it turns out!!

Give Peace a Chance

My Newest T-Shirt!

A friend of mine surprised me with a new T-Shirt gift.

--Some people know me so well...

Product Placement!

This roll of tools was pried from the cold dead fingers of a guy on the TV Series The Walking Dead!

--I would love to keep one of these rolled up in the back of my truck!