— by M1911A1 — It’s the beginning shooter’s “Catch 22”: How can I zero a gun’s sights to a minute-of angle, when I can’t hold my shots within a minute-of-mountain? Well, here’s how. Zeroing works best when you eliminate as … Continue reading
Minute-Of-Angle and Point-Blank Zero (What the Heck are They?)
— by M1911A1 — OK, I agree with you that the ideas behind “minute-of-angle” and “point-blank zero” are confusing and mysterious. But they’re one of those things that every shooter, and most specifically every rifle shooter, needs to know and … Continue reading
Ruger 9mm SR1911 (Model 6722) – User Review Taking Command with a "Commander" 1911
In 2011, in the year of the 100th anniversary of the M1811, Ruger presented a series of pistols that aligned with the John Moses Browning 1911 platform. Since 2011, Ruger has brought us three versions of their 1911 that typify … Continue reading
Hi-Point 995TS WC – Product Review
When I purchased the Hi-Point 4595TS carbine (read my reviews: Hi-Point 4595TS Carbine – Product Review and Hi-Point 4595TS Carbine – Product Review, Part 2 I have to admit that at first I was skeptical. That skepticism soon vanished after … Continue reading
UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount
I have used several UTG red dot sights in the past and they have always worked well and are of good quality. The best part is that they are inexpensive. ]The UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD … Continue reading
MAGPUL AFG-2® – Angled Fore Grip 1913 Picatinny – Product Review
I was looking for a product that would cover the bottom rail of the Hi-Point 4595TS carbine, and which would provide a hand hold for my supporting hand. I do not like vertical hand grips that much and wanted something … Continue reading
Ruger SR1911CMD vs. SR1911CMD-A for CC
I have written separate reviews for the Ruger SR1911CMD (Ruger SR1911CMD (Model No. 6702) – Owner’s Review: https://guntoters.com/blog/2016/01/12/ruger-sr1911cmd-model-no-6702-owners-review/) and the Ruger SR1911CMD-A (Ruger’s SR1911CMD-A is an A+ Winner!: https://guntoters.com/blog/2015/08/25/rugers-sr1911cmd-a-is-an-a-winner/). This begs the question; “which of the two is the best … Continue reading
My Brief and Personal Thoughts on the 1911 Pistol
“Designed by John Browning, the M1911 is the best-known of his designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. The pistol was widely copied, and this operating system rose to become the preeminent type of the 20th … Continue reading
AR SRC Sights
When I purchased my Windham Weaponry “SRC” a set of open sights had to be chosen for the firearm. I went through several sets and sight combinations before selecting a sight set that would work with the gas bock and … Continue reading
Midwest Industries M1 AK Flash Hider Impact Device (MI-AKFH1) – Product Review
After trying several flash hiders for the RAS47, I finally settled on one that seemed to work the best; the Midwest Industries MI-AKFH1 Flash Hider Impact Device. Of the several flash hiders that I have installed on the RAS47, all … Continue reading