Skill Building
How to Bore Sight a Rifle Scope
Let’s briefly explore bore sighting, what it is, and how to do it. Like our previously published scope zeroing article, this is a basic guide.
Malfunctions: A Deeper Dive into Diagnostics Under Stress
Malfunctions in semi-automatic handguns can be classified into five categories or events. We train these as F2 (Type 1: failure to feed or fire), E2 (Type 2: failure to eject or extract), and D2 (Type 3: double feed). Although there are five major causes of a malfunction, there are only two techniques for clearing these malfunctions.
Beginner’s Guide to Cleaning and Maintaining a Striker-fired Handgun
Striker-fired pistols are a breed of their own. Here's some tips and tricks on how to clean your striker-fired pistol and get through the process safely and efficiently.
Beretta APX A1 Carry: Installing a New Grip Module
The Beretta APX A1 Carry features a modular frame. How do you go about swapping it out? Here's a step-by-step process of how we went about doing so.
Improving the Mossberg 930 SPX Shotgun with OR3Gun Components
I first became acquainted with the Mossberg 930 SPX at Gunsite about 15 years ago. It had a lot going for it: 7+1 rounds of 12 gauge, a stubby 18.5-inch cylinder bore barrel, ghost ring sights, and a factory-installed Picatinny rail, all cloaked in a purposeful matte black. And, since it was semi-auto, I noticed just how fast it could be while doing a Rolling Thunder drill on the line.
Thunder Ranch and Clint Smith: Urban Rifle Class Review
If you have taken some training, want to build communication skills, and are familiar with your rifle I would highly recommend Clint Smith's class at Thunder Ranch. But if you are new to rifles, this class may not be for you just yet.
Three AR-15 Lower Receivers Worth Checking Out
Building an AR-15 is fun and, if I’m honest, addicting. By the time you've completed the first one, you're already thinking about the next project. What colors and finishes will you use? What model of handguard? What barrel profile? The list goes on and on. Finding each part can be fun, but it can also be frustrating at the same time. There are so many companies and parts to choose from that it gets tiring just looking for them.
How to Zero a Scope: A Basic Guide
It’s always a good idea to re-zero every year, and many folks will be using new rifles, new scopes, or both. With that in mind, especially with all the new gun owners out there, here’s a basic guide to zeroing your scope.
Henry Homesteader: Converting to Glock Magwells, Cleaning, and Dissembling
The Henry Homesteader has been a big hit since its release earlier this year. Let's discuss the process of disassembling and maintaining your new Henry Homesteader rifle.
The Art of the Magazine Change
Magazine changes are a skill worth developing on and off the range. But there's an art to it. Like most art forms, the mag change requires practice and repetition to master.