Category Archives: Gear

New Trooper Class Shirts Available on Trooper-Gear It doesn’t matter if your match officially recognizes Trooper class or not, Trooper is a mindset as much as it is an equipment class. If you choose to ruck up rather than transport … Continue reading →

Posted on April 12, 2013 by SinistralRifleman | Comments Off on Trooper 3 Gun Shirts

History of the CAV-15 Polymer Receiver

Posted on January 27, 2013 by SinistralRifleman

I worked for Cavalry Arms Corp from 2001 until it ceased operations in June of 2010, beginning as shop help and ending as Vice President of the company. During that time I was able to participate in all aspects of … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Gearing Up For Ironman

Posted on May 30, 2012 by SinistralRifleman

I get a lot of questions from people interested in Trooper division about what kind of gear I use or what I recommend taking.  The firearms and gear I use work well for me as a total system, and may … Continue reading →

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Hahn Precision Aimpoint Micro Mount for HAMR

Posted on April 24, 2012 by SinistralRifleman

Leupold’s HAMR scope is a relatively new entry into the market for low-fixed power optics, competing most directly with the Trijicon ACOG.  You can read all about it here on The Firearm Blog.  I have had a HAMR for a … Continue reading →

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Optics Pouch by Coyote Tactical

Posted on April 24, 2012 by SinistralRifleman

Two of the matches I have coming up have rules that allow you to reconfigure your guns if you carry the different optics or accessories with you for the duration of the match.  I have been primarily using a Trijicon … Continue reading →

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