The End of an Era in Gun Building
The Death of The 80 The days of the 80% lower are rapidly coming to an end. In late August a new ATF ruling will be finalized that changes how the bureau has defined...
The Kommando Blog
The CMP Expert Grade 308 M1 Garand: Detailed Review
Intro It’s been 8 months since I received and quickly published my initial overview of the CMP Expert grade M1 Garand which at the point this article is being published is the only M1...
The Empire of Zinc, The Rise and Fall of the Ring of Fire
We don’t have as many cheap guns anymore. I know right now you’re probably raising an eyebrow at that statement, assuming what I mean is the same sort of whine you’ve heard every milsurp...
Quickie Gear Review: The G-Shock DW5092
Whether you’re an operator, tradesman, larper, outdoorsman, whatever, the G Shock DW5092 will take a lickin and keep on beepin.
The M1 Carbine: From Zero To Hero
Every single thing has its purpose. One of the great powers in humanity is its ability to imbue what it creates with as much of a purpose as we can. No matter how mundane...
The Glock 17: From Revolutionary To Routine
I want to do an experiment with all of you right now. Before you even go further let me ask you do one thing. Think of a 9mm handgun. And give me an answer...
The Type 54: The Longest Lasting Military Service Pistol
I want you to think of the oldest service pistol still in active use right now. Mull over the concept for a bit as it is a tad daunting. Very vague. Oldest service pistol....
Geha Shotgun: An Interwar Curiosity
Introduction In 2021 I grew a fascination with military surplus, leading me to travel all over South East Pennsylvania looking for small little treasures of surplus in gun stores, usually being turned off by...
FDE Howa Type 20 Showcased
Twitter users @301TFS_LEGACY and @0422_Zadoppe have shared some new high resolution photos of a Howa Type 20 rifle that was recently on display at JGSDF Camp Tsuchiura. The exhibit at Camp Tsuchiura was only...
The CMP Expert Grade M1 Garand: Initial Review
Intro Earlier this summer when the ever popular CMP Service Grade M1 Garand (what many consider to be the platonic ideal of what the CMP has to offer) went out of stock, many began...
A Retrospective: The Colt 633 “DOE”
Intro It’s likely the same stupidity that led me to purchase a V8 sedan the same year a Democratic president took office that convinced me now was the time to build a PCC in...
