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Fixing Savage Rascal Light Primer Strikes

DIY Talon-Style Grips-Part 3: Glock Pistols

Here is the link for the grip tape we used in this video: https://amzn.to/2YdozMy This DIY video will show you how to make homemade Talon-style grips for your polymer frame Glock pistol out of readily-available rubberized grip tape. This simple

DIY Talon-Style Grips-Part 2: Shotguns and Rifles

Here is the link for the grip tape we used in this video: https://amzn.to/2YdozMy This DIY video will show you how to make homemade Talon-style grips for your polymer shotgun or rifle stock out of readily-available rubberized grip tape. This

DIY Talon-Style Grips-Part 1: Pocket Pistols

Here is the link for the grip tape we used in this video: https://amzn.to/2YdozMy This do it yourself video will show you how to make Talon-style grips for your polymer pocket gun out of rubberized grip tape. This will give

Adiga Armory™ Citrus-Powered Synthetic CLP [Cleaner Lubricant Protectant]

Adiga Armory™ CLP is the fruit of over 5-years of R&D efforts in pursuit of creating the world’s best firearms care and maintenance product. Our CLP was developed by leveraging our decades of civilian and military small arms experience, as

Glock Trigger Job – Lighter, Smoother and More Crisp with Factory Parts

This video tutorial will guide you on how to do a trigger job on a Glock pistol to improve the trigger quality, reduce pull weight, remove grittiness and slop in the take-up , create a crisp break and make a

AK M70 Underfolder M4 Stock Conversion

Here is the link for the Sig Romeo 5 Tread in this video: https://amzn.to/2LuDXTf This video demonstrates how to disassemble and remove the factory folding stock on an AK M70-pattern underfolder [AK-47] and replace it with an M4-style stock using

10mm Auto ≠ .41 Magnum: “Myth” Busted?

The following presentation may not be for the faint of heart… especially if you love the 10mm Auto like we do, but live with the assumption that it gives you “.41 Magnum power in a semi-auto”. Being that we are long-time, die-hard fans of the 10mm Auto cartridge, we have always been curious where the 10mm = .41 mag notion originated, having heard the comparison thrown around for years

IN REVIEW: Gen 2 Kel-Tec Sub-2000

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Today in review, we will take a closer look at the second generation Kel-Tec Sub-2000 [S2K]. This particular variant is the 9x19MM Glock G19 version, which is admittedly a very welcome addition to the S2K family. While the folding, ultralight, pistol caliber carbine [PCC] retains most of the core features that made the original so popular, Kel-Tec has made a number of improvements to the original design, including an accessory rail on the forend, an upgraded front sight and a factory threaded barrel. We will take a look at what is new, what stayed the same, and what we still would like to see in future revisions.

Free Downloadable Targets 8.5″ x 11″

Here are some free downloadable PDF targets size 8.5″ x 11″ that you can print at home. Just remember to uncheck/deselect the “scale to fit media” or “auto-scale” options in your print settings in order to preserve the accuracy of the measurement grid lines.

AR-15 Mil-Spec Trigger Job: Stoning and Spring Swap

This video demonstrates the correct [and cheap] way to perform a trigger job on an AR-15 with a standard mil spec trigger. It will guide you through the “what and where” of properly stoning the fire control group [FCG] components with an armorers stone. It also provides a detailed how-to on swapping out the hammer / trigger / disconnector springs for a lighter set using the JP Enterprises Reduced Power Spring Kit [3.5lb].

Tandemkross Blast Shield For Ruger MK IV: Does It Work???

This video shows how a Ruger MK IV 22/45 LITE functions with the Tandemkross Blast Shield installed.

“The Best Handgun Caliber In The World”

This is a great video that deserves some attention; a data compilation and analysis of real-world handgun shootings. It examines their effectiveness when weighed against other pistol calibers, and against rifles and shotguns.

Fixing Savage Rascal Light Primer Strikes

This post was compiled to address the incessant light primer strikes that plague the Savage Rascal .22 LR, an otherwise good firearm. This condition is caused by a combination of two firing pin design defects: 1. An excessively wide rim

In Review: Pachmayr .22LR Snap Caps

As you might already know, dry firing certain rimfire arms can do serious damage to internal components such as the firing pin and the breech. Using “dummy rounds” or “snap caps” can help alleviate the risk of doing serious damage to your gun.

Rifle Aiming 101: Sight Picture & Alignment

This video tutorial shows you how to properly align standard rifle aperture/peep sights. It also gives you precise visual queues on correct sight picture.

Medical Malpractice Kills 900% More Americans Than “Gun Violence”

Many physicians groups are lobbying Congress for permission and funding to study “gun violence” as a public health issue. That is why the irony of the following is as humorous as it is alarming.

CAUTION: Revoked Utah CFP Applications for Poor Prints

Sometimes folks ask us why we do not include fingerprinting services like some other Utah Concealed Firearm Permit [CFP] instructors do. This article from the Salt Lake Tribune explains the response we have used for years. Poor print quality will get

How to Buy a Carry Gun

There are few things more disappointing in life than spending hundreds of dollars on a new concealed carry gun, plus hundreds more on ammo, sights, holsters, etc, just to find out that you don’t really like the gun. In this

Paris Bloodbath Further Highlights the Need for Armed Citizens

Logic would dictate that when an armed, violent maniac is trying to kill you, a reasonable response would be to return fire, reload and repeat as needed. While the world struggles to digest what happened in Paris on Friday, Nov. 13th, 2015, the focus is drawn to a belated effort to end the wave of migrants from Syria into Europe. Unfortunately, this effort fails to address the most fundamental security flaw in the EU…

Protect Our Public Lands

I have never considered myself to be an environmentalist, but I do love the outdoors. And, I tend to prefer wild lands be as clean as possible. In a recent shooting trip to one of my favorite BLM-managed sites, I couldn’t help but notice how much trash shooters have left in the desert.

Buyer Beware: Fake Magpul Hardware

Most of us are aware of people selling fake Asian-made knock-off’s or copies of legitimate name-brand products. This is nothing new. Some can be well-made and carry a much lower price tag, making them a decent value. However, there has

In Review: Adams Arms 5.56mm MOE Carbine Piston Upper

I can honestly say that I never experienced any real problems with the gas impingement system of the Stoner design. However, I quickly learned to dread the filth that would become of my BCG after even a short range session. I felt as though I was spending more time scrubbing carbon than flinging lead.

In Review: Savage Rascal

The Savage Rascal takes a solid stab at bringing us a rifle that is both compact and easy to wield.

Tech-Sights

If you are like me, you love your Ruger 10/22 rifles and carbines. However, I have always felt that the factory sights leave much to be desired. As I strive to bring my 10/22’s closer to perfection (and closer to

In Review: Savage Model 10 Precision Carbine

In the following review, we will examine the numerous standard features that make the Savage 10PC rifle an incredible value.

In Review: “Strelok” Ballistic Calculator App for Android OS

The “Strelok” app by developer Igor Borisov is a free, high-quality ballistic calculator for Android OS that has many noteworthy attributes (the “donate” version is $9.99). This independent review post will take you through the top features and highlights of

Building Your Own Custom 10/22

I recently decided to breathe some new life into my father’s 30-year-old Ruger 10/22 carbine. This rifle has been with him for as long as I can remember. This is the rifle that I learned to shoot with, and until

In Review: Fiocchi Exacta .223 – 77gr HPBT MatchKing

I was recently approached by an ammo retailer called www.ammoforsale.com, who sent me some Fiocchi Exacta 77gr Sierra MatchKing-HPBT .223 (223MKD) for testing. So, I pulled out the old 90’s model Ruger Ranch rifle, some targets and a chrono and

First Aid: Gunshot Wounds

Most who visit this site are well aware that calling upon the aid of others in a desperate situation can take anywhere from minutes, to hours or days for that aid to arrive. I assume this is perhaps the primary

Armor Beat-Down

I thought I’d share these pix with you from a recent trip to the public range. These are the 300 yard rifle gong’s after several seasons of hard pounding. It’s amazing that hard armor plates can be defeated by soft lead

Reloading, Simplified

When I first started reloading, I recall feeling a bit overwhelmed by the perceived complexity of the task. Over time, I realized that reloading a modern metallic cartridge is actually quite a simple process, and is only complicated by the

Getting into 10mm Auto?

One Adiga Armory reader recently contacted me with some questions about getting into a new 10mm Auto pistol. He had some great questions about 10mm guns, ammo, and accessories, and I thought it would be worth sharing with others who

In Review: .177″ Hunting Pellets

In this post, we will take a look at three high-grade .177″ hunting pellets, and how they perform in wet mass. These include… Beeman “Crow Magnum” Gamo “Rocket” Gamo “Red Fire” The test gun was a Crosman 2100 Classic pump

In Review: Akuna Brass Catcher (ABC)

If you reload for auto pistol’s, I am certain that you are familiar with the hassles of tracking down your spent brass after it has been launched into the upper edge of the exosphere. This article will take an in-depth

SHTF: Fantasy vs Reality

As we approach yet another apocalyptic “prophecy” in 2012, some folks are already starting to prepare. As weapons and munitions caches in basements across the country begin bulging at the seams, I can’t help but question the validity of this

Rainier Plated Bullets: Do the hollow points expand?

If you are involved in reloading, you may have heard about companies like Rainier and Berry’s who produce value-priced, copper-plated bullets. In this article, we will take a look at the .40 caliber Rainier plated hollow point to see how

In Review: The Venerable Glock 20

Part combat sidearm, part mountain gun, the Glock Model 20 is a serious workhorse with vast potential. For many 10mm Auto aficionado’s, it is revered as being one of the best platforms for this hefty cartridge. After spending a considerable

McDonald vs Chicago: The Supreme Court Rules

The US Supreme Court released their decision on this landmark case today, applying the 2nd Amendment to States and cities. The doors of case law have effectively been opened for waves of new litigation against excessive regional “gun control”. Here

In Review: Gamo Rocket Pellets

The Gamo Rocket pellet is likely to impress even the most demanding hunter. The unique design of the BB-integrated hollow point, and the sheer down-range power of the Rocket makes for a very useful and diverse pellet.

Holster Buyers Guide For CC’ers

With the amazing growth in the issuance of concealed carry permits throughout the United States, many new CC’ers are confronted with the daunting task of choosing a proper holster. Unfortunately, the industry has yet to develop a single holster that

Crime Rate in the USA Continues to Drop

As you may have heard, the FBI recently released the preliminary semi-annual crime report for Jan-June 2009. Once again, crime in America is on the decline… despite the fact that 2009 was a record year for the gun industry. Now,

Ruger 10/22 Trigger Group Disassembly/Reassembly – Detailed Tutorial & Images

Sharp and detailed images will guide you through the disassembly and reassembly of the Ruger 10/22 trigger group. Use this as a reference to aid you with trigger jobs and/or installing custom parts…

In Review: Glock’s Race Gun, the 9mm G34

I recently had the opportunity to borrow this handy little pistol for a falling plates match at Laguna Seca last weekend. It was one of very few Glock pistols present among the vast sea of precision-tuned 1911’s. When it comes

In Review: .22 Long Rifle Performance

In this post, we will take a look at what is perhaps the most common caliber on Earth, the rimfire .22 Long Rifle. I wanted to test a few CCI “premium” loads, as well as one of my preferred “bulk

In Review: 10mm Auto From DoubleTap

As a huge fan of the 10mm Auto cartridge, it was only natural for me to give the little beast some server space here at Adiga Armory. DoubleTap Ammo has been one of few ammo factories who load the 10mm

Pistol Sighting 201: Point Shooting

Welcome to part two of the multi-part series on sighting techniques. In this section, we’ll be discussing a method called point shooting. Point shooting differs from standard aimed shooting in the sense that it is target-focused rather than sight-focused. In

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