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Every long episode from Garand Thumb, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. Retired military guy who enjoys firearms, fitness and humor. Enjoy! Bio: I was definitely born like a normal human being and not grown by my father, Travis Haley, in a vat under his house. Full disclosure, many products are given to me by companies to review / T&E.
The Pistol From Metal Gear Solid; The MK23 SOCOM
The HK MK23 SOCOM is an over-engineered, brutally reliable offensive handgun designed for extreme conditions, featuring a dual recoil spring system and polygonally rifled barrel for exceptional performance.
How Lethal is .300 Blackout? Supersonic and Subsonic.
The .300 Blackout round's lethality is explored, comparing supersonic and subsonic projectiles. Key insights reveal projectile design is crucial for terminal ballistics, especially with subsonic rounds.
The Modern M1 Carbine Might Be The Perfect Civilian PDW
The Fulton Armory M3 Scout Carbine offers modern upgrades to the classic M1 Carbine, making it a viable civilian PDW with enhanced accuracy, suppressor compatibility, and ergonomics.
The British Just Adopted A New USA Made Combat Rifle
The UK MOD adopted the Knights Armament KS1 rifle (and its shorter variant, the KS3) after a rigorous selection process, highlighting advanced barrel technology and optimized gas systems for superior performance.
This New Suppressor Doesn't Get Hot? Ambient Arms Suppressor
Ambient Arms introduces the XO suppressor, a revolutionary design that uses ambient air intake ports to significantly reduce operating temperature, enhancing performance and safety.
The Cheapest Bullpup You Can Buy — But Is It Any Good?
The Kel-Tech RDB bullpup offers an affordable entry into bullpup ownership, but its thin barrel and questionable QC limit its accuracy and reliability for high-stakes use.
What Should a Normal Person Carry When Things Get Bad?
This video explores personal defense weapons for civilians, balancing concealability, capability, and cost, from handguns to rifles, emphasizing training and situational awareness.
How a Neutral Country Built One of the Best Combat Rifles Ever
The Swiss SIG 550 is lauded as arguably the finest service rifle ever made, excelling in accuracy, reliability, and cold-weather performance due to its meticulous engineering and AK-inspired gas system.
Duty Grade Rifles: Why The Geissele URGI and Super Duty Punch Way Above Their Price
Geissele's URGI and Super Duty rifles offer exceptional combat readiness and value, excelling in durability, accuracy, and reliability due to superior engineering and quality control.
How Deadly Is 5.56 At Close Range?
Testing reveals 5.56mm is highly lethal at close range, with barrel length having less impact than projectile type on terminal ballistics.
UMP45: America Didn't Want it, But Video Games Made It Immortal
The UMP45, popularized by video games, is a reliable but underwhelming firearm due to its direct blowback design causing more recoil and a slower cyclic rate than its predecessor, the MP5. Despite its commercial failure, it remains a top choice for ultimate reliability.
How Deadly Is 17 HMR? (Super Small Varmint Round)
The 17 HMR is a high-velocity rimfire round that excels at varmint hunting by causing rapid energy dispersal and explosive fragmentation, though it lacks penetration for defensive use.