Category Archives: Firearms

Optics and the Henry AR-7 U.S. Survival Rifle Is the Challenge Worth It?

I recently wrote an article about mounting a scope to the CZ 527M Carbine and the challenges that I faced when doing so. Surprisingly, placing an optic on the Henry AR-7 U.S. Survival rifle is no less a challenge due … Continue reading

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Weaver T-22 2-Piece Adapter Scope Base 3/8″ Grooves to Weaver-Style Base Matte Adapt and Conquer!

THE CLAIM: “The Weaver T-22 2-Piece Adapter Scope Base allows you to use Weaver-style rings on a rifle designed for use with 3/8″ dovetail accessories. It provides a sure, tight fit for the ultimate in reliability”. – Source: Weaver Optics … Continue reading

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Henry AR-7 U.S. Survival Rifle, Model H002B – Product Review Can You Survive Without One?

Much has already been written and videoed about the Henry Repeating Arms AR-7 so I will not be able to add too much to the mix with one exception.  Most, if not all, reviews and videos regarding the Henry AR-7 … Continue reading

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Ruger MKIV Hunter (40118) Review Gittin' Yur' Groove On!

If you have read my review of the new Ruger MKIV Target 22 (Ruger MKIV Target (40101) Review The Best MK Yet!!: https://guntoters.com/blog/2016/10/30/ruger-mkiv-target-40101-review/), you already know how excited I am with this new version of the “MK” line of Ruger … Continue reading

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Scoping the CZ 527M Carbine

Scoping the CZ 527M carbine has been a contentious project for me. So much, in fact, that I decided to write a separate article so that you can learn from my mistakes should you decide to purchase a CZ 527M … Continue reading

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Cross-Eye Dominance – The Way I See It

It is claimed that two-thirds of people are right-eye dominant, approximately one-third of people are left-eye dominant, and a small percentage of people exhibit dominance in neither eye. In my early years of shooting, I was never aware of eye-dominance. … Continue reading

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Rock Island Armory XT 22, Model 51930 .22LR 1911-based Pistol Part 3 of 3 - Return to Sender

If you have read my earlier reviews of the Rock Island Armory XT 22LR (Rock Island Armory XT 22, Model 51930 .22LR 1911-Based Pistol Part 1 of 3: https://guntoters.com/blog/2017/02/05/rock-island-armory-xt-22-model-51930-22lr-1911-based-pistol-review/ and Rock Island Armory XT 22, Model 51930 .22LR 1911-Based Pistol … Continue reading

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Nikon PROSTAFF Rimfire II 3-9×40 BDC 150 – Product Review A "Spot On" Rifle Scope

There are many .22 caliber rifles that you cannot simply take out of the box and expect to hit anything with any degree of accuracy; they require that an optic be mounted – magnified or otherwise. For my Ruger 10/22 … Continue reading

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Rock Island Armory XT 22, Model 51930 .22LR 1911-Based Pistol Part 2 of 3 - The Issues

This article is a follow-up to my Rock Island Armory XT 22, Model 51930 .22LR 1911-Based Pistol Part 1 of 3: https://guntoters.com/blog/2017/02/05/rock-island-armory-xt-22-model-51930-22lr-1911-based-pistol-review/ article. This article focuses on a couple of issues that I have with the pistol and how I … Continue reading

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Rock Island Armory XT 22, Model 51930 .22LR 1911-Based Pistol Part 1 of 3

The Rock Island Armory XT series of pistols have opened the door to inexpensive, reliable, and fun shooting 1911-based pistols intended for target shooting, competition, plinking rounds, defensive work, and hunting rodent-like animals.  Three versions are available: XT 22 Standard … Continue reading

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