Tag Archives: gunsmithing
Snake Hound Build- Ultimak Extended Handguard
A recent custom build for a customer, this gun consisted mainly of an Ultimak Gas Tube Rail and Extended Handguard, mated with a US Palm AKBG Grip and Magpul ACS Stock. Custom short reset trigger group and oversized bolt knob mated with hand polishing the internals and improving the sights ensure reliability and performance. This is designed to be used with a cowitness Aimpoint T1 Micro. The bore axis aligned stock combined with the Effin-A compensator greatly reduces recoil. This rifle kicks about as much as an AR, if not less.
Izhmash has a ‘new’ Saiga 12
Guns.com has a great article about a ‘new’ Saiga 12 model, and while it is new to Izhmazh, it’s definitely nothing new to American shooters.
A Guide to Asymmetric Living
Not too long ago Andrew Tuohy from Vuurwapen Blog posted a video titled I am not a “sheepdog”
This echoed many sentiments that I have had for a long time. The moniker “sheepdog” as ‘one who loyally obeys the shepherd and protects the sheep’ did not sit well with me. The term sheepdog has always bothered me. I will fight for myself and my loved ones. I’m not here to protect everyone.
I carry a firearm and a knife at all times, and I know how to use them. I know and stay equipped for multiple levels of first aid and trauma care. I maintain my vehicle to maximum and have it equipped and outfitted for escape and evade driving. When I shoot my rifle, I wear armor and maintain cover.
Ares Armor Effin-A Review
Traditionally I haven’t been a huge fan of muzzle devices, usually opting for a simple birdcage or phantom. There are a lot of products out there that don’t offer significant advantage while taking a serious chunk out of your wallet. Some devices perform well, and also take a serious investment. This however, is better than both of those options.
Live from the shop
My friend Andre at Notes for Robots was at the shop recently and decided to take some pictures. They turned out pretty fantastic. It’s a nice (if contrived) peek at my day job.
Coming soon – EFFIN-A from Ares Armor
Ares has come up with a unique tuneable compensator for the AK-47 and AR platform rifles. I’m working in the shop today and am finally able to install it. Its beefy and a big chunk of solid metal, with closeable gas ports all around, we’re pretty excited to get out and shoot and see how well it does.
