The truth about MIM
Metal injection molding, or MIM as it’s commonly referred to in the firearms community has something of a bad name. Go to any forum, especially forums tha...
Author: Caleb
Reload challenge
These videos with people trying to do a bunch of dry fire reloads have been going around. I decided it was time to set the bar…a little higher. 7 reloads ...
10-8 Consulting Advanced Armorer’s Course Part 3 – Final Thoughts
Click here for Part 1 and Part 2 In previous installments of the review I’ve looked at the actual work done on my Colts; fitting and tuning a spare extrac...
Photo of the day: I am the law!
Ammo selected are Winchester PDX1 225 grain bonded JHP, which is an absolutely amazing load in .45 Colt. Out of a S&W Mountain Gun it shoots 1.5 inch group...
Suicide at West Coast Armory
A 50 year old man from Bellevue, Washington shot and killed himself during West Coast Armory’s Right on Target class Sunday evening. Bellevue police spoke...
What a bunch of tools
I acquired a lot of tools and gear for the 10-8 Class, and was told likely for the first time in my adult life that I was “good at following directions.&#...
Vietnam 3-Gun Rig
Ithaca Model 37, Colt SP1, Colt Series 70 1911. You may not win, but you’ll be awesome losing. Bonus style points if you keep your extra gear in an M1 Hel...
10-8 Consulting Advanced Armorer’s Course Review Part 2
In Part 1 of the review I discussed day 1 of the class, which focused largely and getting the top end of the gun working right. I glossed over some of the stuff...
The ammo shortage is not a conspiracy
As the ammo shortage of 2013 continues into Q2, we’ve started to see some pretty crazy theories about why it’s happening, including my favorite R...