Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Magpul offers an excellent stock and forend for one of the most versatile tools in any firearms collection. Yes, that would be the 12 gauge pump action shotgun. Thanks to a variety of barrel lengths and magazine tube capacities, they can handle plenty of tasks. A 28″ barrel works well for an afternoon of busting … Read more
My first photos of the RLO Custom Leather Butt Stock Cover With Integrated Sling were shared last month. They appeared on my Henry Classic Lever Action .22 Magnum’s “One from the safe” post. That was a bit of a teaser, and I’ve now done a full review of this particular model. Because I know that … Read more
Installing a Boyds At-One Gunstock for the Remington 870 may be the most polarizing upgrade I have done in a while. Some friends saw it as awesome, others just shook their head. This particular shotgun doesn’t fit into the tactical, sporting, or hunting category very neatly. It’s got a 20″ barrel thread for chokes, and … Read more
With their Mini-Clip, OPSol brings together two of my favorite firearms innovations. First, the Mossberg Shockwave. With its 14 inch barrel, and Raptor grip, this compact 12 gauge firearm is pretty fun. Next, the Aguila mini-shell. At only 1-3/4 inches, these shotgun shells give up a bit of muzzle energy, but have almost no recoil. … Read more
Although it arrived too late for our “Black Friday pumpkin extravaganza”, the Demonstrated Concepts Recoil Strap has been a welcome addition to the project Shockwave. This clever piece of gear promises to help tame the recoil of even the heaviest loads. For reference, the Shockwave is about 2 pounds less than a full-size Mossberg 590 … Read more
Installation and testing of the Go Gauge Light follower is the third installment of my project Shockwave. Click here to see previous articles. While many people are buying the Shockwave as a defensive weapon, for me it’s just another range toy. That’s not to say it wouldn’t serve well in a defensive role, but that’s … Read more