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2 weeks ago | 
grandviewoutdoors.com | Brian McCombie
Appeared in print as "Night Moves" Many of the latest generations of thermal riflescopes come complete with an addition that seemed impossible just a couple decades ago: a built-in laser rangefinder. And not simply a rangefinder for determining distances, but one which, when paired with the right firmware, can produce ballistic solutions for those far-away shots. Pretty amazing. Among those units offering this triple play of thermal, ranging and ballistic capabilities is the ATN ThOR 5 640...
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2 weeks ago | 
shootingsportsretailer.com | Brian McCombie
Appeared in print as "Not Another Clone" When Ruger introduced its RXM 9mm pistol near the end of 2024, a number of social media critics quickly declared the handgun no more than a Glock clone. A Glock Gen 3 clone, to be exact. And since it was no more than a copycat gun, said the critics, the RXM was no good. Well, a more fair-minded assessment of the pistol — compared to those extremely negative criticisms, based on essentially photographs — would involve actually looking at the pistol...
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3 weeks ago | 
shootingillustrated.com | Brian McCombie
Ruger debuted its first LC Carbine in 2022, building it in the somewhat surprising chambering choice of 5.7x28 mm and followed up this launch with an LC Carbine in .45 ACP early in 2024. Now, the gunmaker offers a 10 mm-chambered version of the popular LC line. This newest LC Carbine represents a solid choice for home- and self-defense applications and will be a lot of fun at the range and for general recreational shooting.
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1 month ago | 
shootingsportsretailer.com | Brian McCombie
Appeared in print as "Multiple Cylinders and Many Applications" One revolver, two cylinders and a truckload of ammunition possibilities. That’s the short take of the new Charter Arms Target Double Dog .357, as well as the other handguns in the gunmaker’s newly launched “Double Dog” Series of revolvers. With the Target Double I used, Charter Arms offers a solid, no-nonsense revolver, ready to work right out of the box. Additionally, Charter Arms made the revolver extremely adaptable to various...
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1 month ago | 
nrahlf.org | Brian McCombie |Brian McCombie -
In the Michigan Legislature, the House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee recently voted to pass NRA-backed House Bill 4285 onto the larger House for consideration and a potential vote.
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1 month ago | 
gunsamerica.com | Brian McCombie
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes What do you do if you are a fan of the 7.62x39mm round but not of the AK-variant rifles usually made in that caliber? You get a Bear Creek Arsenal (BCA) AR-15 Complete 7.62×39 rifle! And since it’s a Bear Creek, the gun features a side-charging handle.
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1 month ago | 
gunsamerica.com | Brian McCombie
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes When I attended the 5.7 Fest last year to learn about the capabilities of 5.7x28mm ammunition, I ran 150 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition through the Tisas PX-5.7 semi-automatic pistol. It proved itself a solid, reliable firearm during my shooting. Then, I watched two other event participants blast off 500 rounds through one of the PX-5.7’s that already had hundreds of rounds shot through it. The pair of shooters kept slapping in full mags and firing them off.
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1 month ago | 
shootingsportsretailer.com | Brian McCombie
Appeared in print as "Thermal Gets Reasonable" Near the end of 2024, Fusion Thermal announced a new brand under its corporate umbrella, WAVE Infrared, providing thermal units at a lower price point than the Fusion models. Made in Asia, WAVE units are designed by Fusion engineers with production overseen by Fusion, too. WAVE thermals are composed of two separate lines. The Advanced Thermal Rifle Scope or ATRIS models are tube-designed for a more traditional scope appearance. The ATRIS 335...
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1 month ago | 
tacretailer.com | Brian McCombie
Appeared in print as "The Choice: Night Vision or Thermal?" Night-vision and thermal units are expanding steadily within the tactical marketplace. No longer are these two technologies only for night hunters. Today, both night vision and thermal are in demand by law enforcement, search-and-rescue teams, ranchers, farmers and security conscious people. But the technologies are actually quite different, with various capabilities and uses. Knowing those differences is key to offering and selling...
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2 months ago | 
shootingsportsretailer.com | Brian McCombie
Appeared in print as "Thermal Intuition" Burris Optics officially joined the Thermal Club in 2021 when it introduced the BTS 35 and BTS 50 thermal riflescopes. I reviewed the BTS 50 soon after it was available, then used it while night-hunting hogs in East Texas. The BTS 50 featured 3.3×13.2 magnification, 400×300 resolution, and a 50mm objective lens. Plus, it offered clear and fairly detailed images and solid menu controls, and was easy to zero. The only issue I had with the unit was a...
