Changing Website...

I would like to inform everyone that I am changing my website to make it more user friendly based off of user reviews and constructive feedback.  Thank you all for the help.  I will be updating all my links and everything else.  Sorry for the confusion and inconvenience but this will help immensely.

Thank you

Link to new site:

New Weapons and Stuff Website

We remember...

Eleven years ago today 17 Sailors were killed and multiple others injured when the USS Cole was bombed in Aden, Yemen.

Just wanted to take a moment and recognize thier sacrifice and the sacrifice the military makes daily.

Thank you!

Site promotion!

Good evening,

In a continuing effort to get traffic to the site and "followers" so I can start legitimate reviews of gear and guns I am going to start a contest.  I know currently there are only a few followers to this site.  For each follower current and new I will be starting a tally.  Here is the contest:

1.) Convince your friends, family, other people to come to the site and "follow" the blog.
2.) When they follow, have the submit a comment to weaponsandstuff@gmail.com with who referred them to the website.
3.) At the end of next week (Friday October21st) the person with the most referrals will win a prize.  Prize will be weapons an gear related.  Not sure of exactly what item will be yet, but it will be posted as soon as I decide.

Please help me out.  Trying to get this site noticed.  Your help is one way I can do that.

Don't forget to have our new members enter the contest too!!! (Although that would decrease your odds of winning!)  Hahahaha.

UTG Tactical Bipod **Range Test**

Good news!!  Range test went well and the review of the UTG Tactical Bipod can now be completed!

I went today and set up a 25 yard range at my cousins farm to test a few new items.  The main item I went to test was the UTG Tactical Bipod that was reviewed a few days ago.  (UTG Bipod Review)  The initial review for this product was great.  I felt that it was solidly built, well packaged, and very easy to install.  As for the range test here are my findings:

• The UTG Tactical Bipod was very sturdy and performed well on multiple rifle caliber's.

• I utilized it first on my rebuilt Mosin Nagant with ATI Synthetic stock and RedHead Scope.  It worked very well and every shot was within an 1" circle on center target once the new scope was sighted in.  (Grade A+)

• Secondly I attached it to the rail on my AR-15 to sight in the Nikon M-223 scope and to test the bipod.  I performed the sight-in and then performed two, 10 round volleys of shots into two separate targets.  They were all within around a 1/2" circle with one errant shot left (operator error)

This UTG Tactical Bipod performed very well on two fairly high caliber rifle's.  I know I didn't shoot 100+ rounds, and it was only 25 yards, but it withstood the dirt, sticks, debris and all shots without any failure or issue.  If any issues arise I will be sure to follow up with an update.  I will say that for $30, you cannot beat the quality and build of this bipod for two of my favorite rifles.  

*** NEW CONTEST ***

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TO BE ENTERED IN THIS CONTEST YOU MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:

1.) CLICK "FOLLOW" ON THE UPPER LEFT OF THIS PAGE TO FOLLOW THE BLOG (I AM TRYING TO GET FOLLOWERS SO I CAN GET PRODUCTS FROM VENDORS TO REVIEW)

2.) SUBMIT A PICTURE OF YOUR FAVORITE HANDGUN TO WEAPONSANDSTUFF@GMAIL.COM

3.) WAIT TIL FRIDAY TO SEE WHO WINS!!!

**ALL PICTURES EMAILED WILL ONLY BE USED ON THIS POST AND WILL NOT BE SOLD, FORWARDED, OR UTILIZED FOR PERSONAL USE**

**NAMES OF QUALIFIED ENTRIES WILL BE PLACED IN RANDOMIZER AND SELECTED BY A COMPUTER NOT BY ME**

Well, tomorrow is range day.  Finally out to test the UTG Bipod, RedHead Scope, Nikon M-223 Scope, and the rebuilt Mosin Nagant!

I normally head down to C2 Shooting Center in Virginia Beach, VA (Pungo).  However, tomorrow I am being afforded the opportunity to go to my cousin's 110 acre farm in North Carolina and have some fun on our own terms and range.

I will probably end up at 25 yards to start, then 50, and eventually I will work my way out to 100 and see how the scopes handle the change.  I think I make take my G17 with me for a little bit of fun, but who knows.  We shall see what happens.

So, if you are interested standby for the review wrap-up for the UTG Tactical Bipod.  I will also post a review on the two scopes and see how the ATI synthetic Mosin stock works out.

Hope you all have a good night.  I will continue to write in hopes of getting more support.  For those that currently follow, thank you!

Good afternoon everyone!

While thinking of what to use for a topic today I was kindly welcomed at my door with a few packages from UPS.  I order quite a bit of stuff online so it is always a surprise as to what I receive on which day.  But today....IT WAS LIKE CHRISTMAS!!!  So I have written a few things about the new items and added some pictures of them all installed on their respective weapons.

I received three items I had ordered for the rebuild of my M91/30 Mosin Nagant.  Here is what I received:

     - ATI Products Synthetic Monte Carlo replacement stock
     - Mosin Nagant weaver rail sight replacement
     - RedHead Epic 3-9x40mm scope

And that was just the first box!!!  Finally I can take apart and rebuild my Mosin.  For those who wonder why, I am just doing it merely for personal enjoyment.  I will be refinishing the Mosin original wood stock to give it a more polished look.  Maybe someday I will post the step by step of this rebuild.  There are a few things from this rebuild that I would like to share.

1.) The ATI Monte Carlo replacement stock is very well built and very solid.  The only complaints I have are that the cheek weld is a bit pointed.  And for left-handed shooters, it is on the wrong side.  Second complaint is that there is quite a bit of work and grinding needed to allow the barrel assembly, and internal magazine assembly to fit correctly.
2.) The Mosin Nagant weaver rail sight replacement I got was a real pain.  It did not fit as it should have.  I had to get out the Dremel and grind it down to make it fit.  I will research getting a different one in the very near future.

3.) The Red Head scope is awesome.  I will be range testing it along with the bipod in my other review this weekend.  I will post something on how it turned out.

So, after the enjoyment of the first box, the second box had some more goodies I have been waiting for approximated 2 weeks.  Inside was a NC Star quick release 1" scope mount, and a Nikon M-223 Precision AR Optic.

- The NC Star quick release mount seems very solid and was extremely easy to install.
 
- The Nikon M-223 scope is engineered for the 55 grain, .223 Remington/5.56 cartridge.  It features 4 inches of eye relief and boosts light transmission to a theoretical 95%.
Once again this will be tested on Friday at the range with all the other toys.  A        further review will follow.

**** Disclaimer: "Bambi was not harmed during the making of this article!" ****

Good Evening,

ATF NFA Handbook Cover

I was recently asked on the Virginia Gun Trader to electronically sign a petition to increase the number of workers processing applications for National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons.  This would obviously reduce the wait time (currently 6-8 months) for the processing of these applications.  If you want to sign this petition there is a "Petition" box on the left column of this website with the link to the site.

This got me to thinking that people may not know all the exact rules for NFA weapons.  I know I had to read them to understand them after moving from California to Virginia.

The most common questions I have seen are:
1. What constitutes an NFA weapon?
2. What is the cost to own an NFA weapon?
3. Does the NFA tax decrease after initial purchase?

Rather than bore you with my explanation, or my opinion, the link at the end of this post will take you directly to the ATF's NFA Handbook. It is a downloadable PDF document that is very well laid out.  Although some of the pictures are slightly old-school.  But who doesn't like seeing old-school weapons pictures, right?

Here's the link:

http://www.atf.gov/publications/firearms/nfa-handbook/

UTG OP Tactical Bipod Review

Retail Price: $34.99
Purchase Price: $29.99 (Amazon.com)

What the manufacturer data states:

Bipod w/ legs extended

The UTG Tactical OP Bipod is a handy, accuracy-enhancing accessory for your rifle. Durable aluminum construction and a steel top platform hold up to years of heavy use, while a clever dual mounting design includes both Picatinny and swivel stud mounts. Foldable arms with spring tension control help steady your weapon, and include a Posi-Lock wheel and quick retraction button.

Specifications

• Includes panning, Posi-Lock, extendable/foldable legs, and dual mounts
• Rubberized stand
• 13.3-ounce weight
• Fits Swivel Stud & Picatinny/Weaver Rail
• Foldable Arms with Robust External Spring Tension Control
• Fully Adjustable Legs
• Posi-lock Wheel & Quick Retraction Button
• Center Height: Adjustable from 8.1”-12.7”
• Leg Length: Adjustable from 7.9”-12.7”

Warranty
UTG accessories include a limited one-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Weapons & Gear Review

Bipod w/ legs retracted

Upon my initial purchase I was a bit skeptical due to the low purchase price. ($29.99 on Amazon.com)  I usually am the type of guy to spend the largest amount to ensure I get a quality product - which doesn't always work out the best!  The UTG Bipod had multiple 5-star reviews with a few 4-star reviews which helped to guide my purchase.  Here follows my personal review of the product.  If you have this same bipod and wish to add comments please feel free to do so.  Well, lets get it started:

Packaging: (Grade A)

The UTG Tactical Bipod comes shipped in a plastic see-through box.  I was a bit curious about that but assume that the metal doesn't cut through the hard plastic as well as it would a cardboard box.  When you open the package you are presented with the Bipod in a plastic bag along with the separate Swivel Stud mount for non-picatinny/weaver rails.  This swivel stud is also enclosed in a plastic bag.

Attached Picatinny/Weaver
Mount

First Impression:

My initial reaction when opening the Bipod was that it was very well constructed.  The components seems solid and very strong.  Of course, this is before I have actually used it.  The Bipod comes with the Picatinny/Weaver Rail mount attached (see picture to the left).  So if you are going to attach it to a regular rifle you will need to install the Swivel Stud mount. 

Attached to Rail on AR-15

Magazine Clearance

Installation: (Grade A)

To install on a typical picatinny/weaver rail was a breeze.  The pictures to the right and below show the installed product on one of my AR-15's.  It was a simple slide on and tighten the flat-tipped screw/bolt down to your desired tightness.  Always ensure you do not over-tighten.  But then again, if you make it too lose, you may lose your bipod upon firing.  After installation I set the rifle up for pictures so you could see the installed product.  I also took a picture (above right) to show that with the lowest setting on the bipod and a 30-round Colt magazine installed, there is about 1/4" of clearance below the magazine with the rifle standing on it's own.  If the bipod is raised all the way the clearance would be approximately 3.5".  This may not be enough to swap magazines without lifting the buttstock to do so.  A shorter magazine may correct this problem.  

Full rifle with UTG Bipod, magazine inserted

Front View of AR-15 with UTG Bipod installed

Final Call: (Grade A)

Before I make a full grade let me say that I have yet to take this to the range.  I will update with the range test paragraph as soon as I can get there.  It will be sometime this week.  But for now, I can say that the craftsmanship is solid, the parts work, packaging and installation were easy.  For $29.99 you cannot beat this bipod (minus range test).  Full determination to follow.  

CONGRATULATIONS TO "AUTOMAG"!!!!!
Winner of the first contest on Weapons and Stuff!!

 *** First Giveaway ***

$50.00 Dicks Sporting Goods Gift Card

"If you could have only one weapon in your inventory, what would it be?  Why?"

Giveaway Rules:

1.) Write a comment on the following question:

          "If you could only have only one weapon in your inventory what would it be? Why?"

     -Only one entry for each individual will be counted so multiple comments won't help the odds.

3.) Wait until Friday, October 7th.  Drawing will be completed at 5pm Eastern Time

4.) Winner will be notified the same evening.  Item will be shipped to address of choice FREE of charge   Saturday morning!

5.) Odds of winning are based on number of comments and entries made.

Good luck and keep coming back for contests at least once a month.  Maybe as often as weekly!!

The beginning!

Good day to all!!!

HK USP Expert .45

I am starting this blog as an adventure of my own into the world of guns, weapons and the gear associated.  I will post reviews of my own weapons as well as those I can get my hands on to try.  Some of the items that will be covered on this site are:

-Handguns
-Rifles
-Ammunition
-Scopes
-Accessories
-Specials throughout the internet
on all things weapons and hunting related
-Contests and giveaways
-User picture and article submissions

Suggestions for this website will definitely be utilized.  This is my first site of this kind and I look forward to the unique perspective everyone has on the items and articles listed.

Hope that everyone enjoys the items listed here.  Thanks for dropping by for a quick read!!!