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About SinistralRifleman

I've been competing in the action shooting sports since 2002. I believe competition shooting to be an excellent way to build gun handling and marksmanship skills and encourage all gun owners to seek out some form of competition shooting. Anyone can become reasonably good at it if they devote the time and resources to do so. Winning, while nice, need not be your goal; bettering yourself through the pursuit of excellence is something we all can achieve.

Match Triggers in the CAV-15 MKII Receiver

Posted on January 27, 2013 by SinistralRifleman

UPDATE: Read the post about KE Arms Triggers in the CAV-15 MKII.  These triggers are the easiest to install and use. The CAV-15 MKII receiver, while being very similar to an AR15 receiver has some differences that allow some match … Continue reading →

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Smart Firearms Training Devices SF3 Review

Posted on January 19, 2013 by SinistralRifleman
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Cavalry Manufacturing MK17S SCAR P-MAG Lower Testing

Posted on January 5, 2013 by SinistralRifleman

Cavalry Manufacturing has been working on a new lower for the SCAR MK17S for some time now. I was recently given a prototype to test with my MK17S. The upper on the SCAR is the regulated serial numbered part, so … Continue reading →

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December 2012 Matches

Posted on January 2, 2013 by SinistralRifleman

Lots of multi-gunning this month… Rio Salado Multi-Gun 7th/58 Over all, 2nd/11 Open 2 Gun Action Challenge 2nd/42 Overall, 1st/4 Open Division I got a Sig 556R in 7.62x39mm and used it at the last two matches of the month. … Continue reading →

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Now that you have a gun, get training

Posted on December 21, 2012 by SinistralRifleman

Dear Family and Friends, In the past week we have been contacted by many of you for advice when looking to make your first firearms purchase due to security concerns, or looking to add more to the collection based on … Continue reading →

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AGP Arms Ruger 10/22 Take Down Kit Review/Test

Posted on December 8, 2012 by SinistralRifleman

AGP Arms of Tempe, Arizona is a spin off from custom car parts maker AGP Turbo.  AGP’s Owner/President Kevin T. answers my questions about getting into the gun business and his products below.  My questions are in bold, his answers … Continue reading →

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Don Langworthy wins Pecos Run-N-Gun 2012

Posted on November 7, 2012 by SinistralRifleman

The Pecos Run-N-Gun is a shooting and foot race biathlon held in the West Texas desert.  It has never really been advertised and if you Google it most of what you will find are old forum posts of people talking about it.  The important … Continue reading →

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The Suarez Group and Red Dot Glocks

Posted on October 27, 2012 by SinistralRifleman

Advancing/Improving technology and products and trying new concepts has always been one of the things I enjoyed most about working in the firearms industry and competing in the action shooting sports.  There is always room to improve products and make … Continue reading →

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Arizona Security Professionals Armed Guard Class

Posted on October 23, 2012 by SinistralRifleman

I have been exploring new career opportunities and came across a few that would require an Arizona Department of Public Safety Armed Guard certification. Arizona Security Professionals (ASP) was recommended to me by several people as being the best company … Continue reading →

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October 2012 Multigun matches

Posted on October 23, 2012 by SinistralRifleman

3/9 Open, 6/62 Overall Rifle: 20″ Palmetto upper with Samson Evo 15″ handguard and Leupold HAMR Shotgun: 24″ Saiga-12 with Aimpoint M2 in RS Regulate Mount. Note the new tan AGP magazines 1st/41 overall, 1st/5 Open Rifle: 16″ CMMG with … Continue reading →

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