Category Archives: Gear

TAC-SCOPE-3 Gun Divisions Break Down

Posted on January 8, 2015 by SinistralRifleman

Continuing from my first post explaining Limited Division 3 Gun, this post on Tac-Scope Division will be more of a history lesson.  The equipment rules for Tac-Scope are otherwise the same as Limited or Tac-Irons with a single magnifying optic … Continue reading →

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LIMITED DIVISION-3 Gun Divisions Break Down

Posted on January 8, 2015 by SinistralRifleman

One of the most common reasons people tell me they don’t want to compete is “I don’t have the right gear”.  There is a misconception that you must have super tricked out race guns to even show up.  While it … Continue reading →

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Inside My 3 Gun Range Pack

Posted on January 5, 2015 by SinistralRifleman

I’ve never been a fan of using carts or converted strollers to carry my ammo and gear around the range at 3 Gun Matches.  Using a pack and a double long gun case works at any range regardless of terrain … Continue reading →

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.300 Blackout in .223 KaBoom

Posted on January 3, 2015 by SinistralRifleman

.300 Blackout has gained a lot of attention since it made it’s debut in 2011. There have been caliber conversions for ARs for decades, but they generally required a new bolt and magazine in addition to a barrel. What made .300 … Continue reading →

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Internet Rumor Control: Epic KaBoom!

Posted on December 23, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

Hell, I was there… They say anything that goes on the net will never go away. This is definitely true, In the past week an image of a rifle that suffered a catastrophic failure has gone viral. Again. Unfortunately when … Continue reading →

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RECOIL Web Articles

Posted on December 12, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

I’ve been contributing articles to RECOIL web.  Here are a few of the more recent ones. Thanks to Whiskey Two Four Studios for the photography! See All Open Sight Windham Weaponry SRC-308 Part 1 Windham Weaponry SRC-308 Part 2

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SHTF+ Wrap

Posted on February 8, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

Honor Point manufactures quality Nylon gear all made in the United States.  Honor Point has developed an enhanced version of the SHTF (Stop Heat TransFer) Wrap with thermal insulating material.  The SHTF+ performs even better than the original on metal … Continue reading →

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TSD Combat Systems Kompressor

Posted on October 28, 2013 by SinistralRifleman

I’ve been using the TSD Kompressor for a few months now and I’ve found it to be an improvement over other muzzle devices I have used in the past. The Kompressor offers compensation on par with dedicated competition muzzle brakes, … Continue reading →

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TCB Holsters XenoMod

Posted on September 1, 2013 by SinistralRifleman

I’ve carried this Glock 34 since 2005.  In 2011 after the factory finish was eaten away and pitted from sweating all over it during the hot months in Arizona, I had it Nickel Boron coated.  Two years later the Nickel … Continue reading →

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Independence Day Action Rifle Match 2013

Posted on July 5, 2013 by SinistralRifleman

This year the match had a modified version of Trooper division where competitors had to carry everything they would use for the whole match on them during each stage.  The stage designers also included additional challenges in the stages for … Continue reading →

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