Range Report: Police trade in S&W M&P9 9mm
Police trade in S&W M&P9 9mm with 3 – 17 rnd magazines and Night Sights from Buds Guns Shop. Ok, so let me start off by saying that according to my family I have a hard core firearm addiction. I personally, like to think of it as a personal calling. Much like JC who loves […]
The Guns of A Fully Stocked Armory
I’m often asked questions like, “What guns should I own?” …and if you search online, you’ll find plenty of articles on what guns to buy for the apocalypse. This article isn’t about that scenario. I’ve also already done an article on choosing your EDC handgun, so this won’t be about that topic either. Finally, this […]
AK Accessories Abound
Perhaps the best place to start is to acknowledge the fact that accessories can’t replace training. One can have the latest and greatest hardware (rifle & accessories), yet without the proper software (quality training and regular practice) accessories are merely a distraction. With efficient and robust software on board, some quality accessories can enhance your […]
1911 Handgun Variants
Hey Guys, Ken here from Midwest Rifle Works with another product review. This time, I want to discuss the 1911 platform. “Why the 1911?” I’m glad you asked! The 1911 has been around for over a century. It was utilized in both World Wars, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and it sees limited use […]
The Mosin Nagant
“Why, Ken, why?? Why would you do a write-up on a crusty, old dinosaur from WW2?” The answer is simple – Mosins are a great and affordable way to add a large-caliber rifle to your arsenal for very little money. Chambered in the hard-hitting 7.62x54R, they’re large enough to kill anything on the North American […]
Canik TP9SA Handgun Review
For those who know me, I am a gun geek. I live to try out, and explore new and different weapons platforms. This is usually a very expensive proposition. A few months ago, a friend of mine, who is a firearms instructor in the Chicagoland area told me about a new pistol he had purchased. […]
Buying The Right AK-47 For You
Finally, after I had saved my money and searched for weeks on end, there it was…in all it’s splendid glory..the one…the only..AK-47. I couldn’t believe it. How could there even be one left in stock. All the local gun stores only carried the bland AR-15 (lego toy) that every average guy aspired to own. But […]
Black Spider Red Dot Optic Review
If you have ever built an AR, you know the optic can end up being as much as the rifle, and even a good red dot will run you several hundred dollars. At least, until now.
A few words on choosing a defensive handgun
A lot of people come in to my store, and ask me what is the best handgun for them to carry. Often, they are shocked when I or my staff don’t pitch them a certain brand or type of firearm.( Let’s be honest, we all have our favorites) We tell potential customers there are some […]
Magpul Glock 17 Magazine Review
After waiting what seemed like an eternity, I finally received my batch of Magpul Glock magazines. These were the new version which were re-designed after Magpul had issues with the original version. A friend of mine had a new Glock 17 he needed to break in but didn’t have time. I had a case of ammo, a free weekend, and a desire to test these magazines, so it was a perfect opportunity.