For a really custom rifle, I decided to use the Takedown Chassis from PMACA MFG. There are two reasons for this choice. First, I already had one on hand. Second, the chassis offers flexibility when it comes to grip and…
Shooting Sports
From Receiver to Rifle: Brownells Takedown Receiver
by Brian •
Late last year, I got this idea to build up a project rifle around a Brownells BRN-22T receiver, and some spare parts I had. This is their Ruger 10/22 Takedown compatible receiver, and despite some unflattering reviews, I thought I’d…
Reviews, Shooting Sports
Project 10/22: Range Report and Wrap-up
by Brian •
For a rifle that was completed in December, this has taken much longer than it should. A big part of that has to do with the weather. Here in Utah, we’ve had plenty of the usual snow and rain. In…
Reviews, Shooting Sports
Volquartsen Magazine Follower Button Upgrade
by Brian •
Volquartsen’s Magazine Follower Buttons for Ruger pistols are one of my favorite upgrades. They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can make a noticeable difference in reliability. It’s nice to know that performance upgrades for your Ruger Mark series pistols don’t…
Reviews, Shooting Sports
Ultimate Cliploader for Ruger Mark Magazines
by Brian •
If you have a Ruger Mark pistol*, and shoot it often, you need the Ultimate Cliploader. Normally, when I see “Ultimate” in a product name, I roll my eyes. But in this case, it’s a very accurate description. Because you…
Shooting Sports
My Wife’s Purple Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite
by Brian •
Last month, I shared an article about the TandemKoss modifications I made to my wife’s pistol. It’s a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite, with the purple barrel. The process had a few ups and downs from the beginning. First, I…