Monthly Archives: March 2011

Another custom pen by Brian

A couple of weeks ago, Brian Evichin gave me a hand-made pen. I finally had the time to post photos of it. The cap is magnetic and snaps on to either end of the pen. It’s truly a gift fit … Continue reading

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Fun guns

SAR21 bullpup rifle with integral laser (Singapore). Built-in 2x scope. Very nice ergonomics, including ambidextrous charging handle. Semi/auto switch is a cross-bolt in the stock. 9mm AR is good for practicing at pistol-only firing ranges.

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Laptop problem — any ideas?

When I got my laptop about 15 months ago, a couple of times it blanked the screen to gray, requiring a reboots. That problem them ceased. Today, I had the same happen twice, followed by three more crashes with screen … Continue reading

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Visiting with Double Star/J&T

In the past two days, I filled a 16GB card with photos of DS products in studio and on the range. Here’s the first sample: Nightforce 3.5-15x scope, Armatac 150rd CL drum, Double Star back sights and Harris bipod.

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In the desert

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Coy smile

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Crusader Weaponry .308 rifles

My friends Joseph and George just managed to impress me with the new Broadsword .308 rifles. Nightforce | Trijicon | Battlecomp

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Drywall may be no match for cut stone…

…but a trained and resolute defender with a firearm more than makes up for the difference.

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And there was light!

X5Lv2

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Through the glass, darkly

Manu Toigo with Remington 700 in .308

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I am now spoiled for all other sushi!

I just returned from a four-day handgun course at Front Sight in Nevada. The review of the course and the equipment used in it is coming soon. For now, I’d like to talk about food. The Fat Greek was superb, … Continue reading

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A bounty hunter in Nevada

(with Winchester 94 in 30-30)

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Some people would rather be seen than heard.

From kneeling position, she does consistent head shots at 25 meters. Spare mag stowage idea borrowed from La Femme Nikita.

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Coonan .357 automatic

Coonan | Sideguard | Larger photos My interest in Coonan pistols was accidental. John Paul of JP Rifles mentioned him and let me photograph an old one from his collection. I then had a chance to fire a current pistol … Continue reading

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Coming soon: X5L RS.

Viridian is about to release an X5L variant with a dual mode pressure switch (can either activate light/laser separately or instant/constant or other modes, depending on the main dial position).

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Can’t kill Kenny. Kenny shoots back.

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Dangerous beast with prey

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Bounty hunter with a .45

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Dry fire practice.

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A very nice birthday gift

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