General

Daisy Red Ryder: A Boy’s Memory

By CTD Blogger   November 17, 2017

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I am sure many of the readers of The Shooter’s Log started out with a Daisy Red Ryder. Most will remember little Ralphie opening his Red Ryder on Christmas morning in The Christmas Story—or at least his mother’s warning about shooting his eye out with it. Others, such as myself, started with something owning a little more pep such as a Winchester Model 69A .22 Long Rifle—a single-shot bolt-action .22 LR that quickly taught me to make every shot count small game such as rabbits and squirrel. Fortunately, a few years after that, I got the Daisy and while Black Bart never crossed my path, I thoroughly enjoyed torturing my little green plastic army men in mock wars for months afterward.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Throwback Thursday: 10 Last Minute Tips for Duck Season

By CTD Blogger   November 16, 2017

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Hot coffee, cold hands and a dog trembling with excitement… Waterfowling offers fast action and a great opportunity to share the hunt with family and friends. In case you have not already tuned up for ducks, here is your action plan.

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General

Tough on Crime, Not Guns — Not in California

By CTD Blogger   November 13, 2017

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It’s comforting to know that California’s law-abiding gun owners will continue to be put under a magnifying glass to satisfy a political agenda that demonizes them while not accomplishing any true measure of safety. Meanwhile, criminals who openly victimize the Golden State’s citizens won’t have to worry about carrying that gun to commit their crimes. Gov. Brown says they no longer have to do the added time.

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Consumer Information

By the Numbers: America’s Top 5 Revolvers

By CTD Blogger   November 10, 2017

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While semi-automatic handguns took the top spot, we still love are revolvers and it seems some of you do to. After all, revolvers are iconic and one of the most reliable self-defense guns you can carry. Of the top 5, you may guess one or two, but few will get the number one best-selling revolver of 2016 right.

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Concealed Carry

Pistols 101: Pistol Actions and Triggers Versus Performance

By Bob Campbell   November 10, 2017

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The story of handguns and how they work is very interesting but may also be frustrating to the beginner. Some definitions are stretched by the makers. As an example quite a few handguns cloud the definition of double action or double action only operation. Understanding how a pistol operates is an important part of the selection process when choosing a handgun. This article details the action and how the trigger action affects performance and handling.

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Concealed Carry

Call to Action: National Right to Carry Needs Your Help

By CTD Blogger   November 8, 2017

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The clock is ticking on the 2017 legislative year. We have made a lot of progress toward National Concealed Carry Reciprocity, but have made it across the line just yet. The NRA and like-minded Second Amendment advocate groups are doing their part, but also issuing calls to action for responsible gun owners to ensure that they protect and expand the right to keep and bear arms. The goal is to get them to cosponsor and support the passage of S.446 – the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, in the Senate and H.R.38 – the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, in the House.

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Reviews

Review: Bushnell Enrage Red Dot

By Eve Flanigan   November 7, 2017

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Late summer range days are never wasted when spent behind an AR topped with a new red dot on the market, especially when that red dot is the Enrage by Bushnell. In this Review, the author breaks down the pros and cons of the new Enrage red dot scope. Easy to use and adjust controls, quick installation, and out-of-the box- ready for Savage’s MSR, are just a few of the highlights, but our author has additional reasons why you need an Enrage.

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Consumer Information

Recall Notice — Maverick Hunter Over/Under 12 Gauge Shotguns

By CTD Blogger   November 6, 2017

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Maverick Arms has discovered a manufacturing error that resulted in some shotguns being chambered as being rated for 3 1/2-inch shells inappropriately. Here is the full release from Maverick Arms, with instructions on determining whether your Maverick Hunter is subject to the recall and how to return it to Maverick for replacement.

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Firearms

Range Report: Springfield Saint AR-15

By Bob Campbell   November 5, 2017

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The SAINT is the first AR-15 to wear the Springfield name. That fact should not be lost on anyone looking to purchase their next long gun. That SAINT is billed as entry, and by today’s standards the price point may not be inline with that moniker. However, older shooters such as myself that are able to discern quality at a fair price will appreciate the SAINT. As a Springfield fan the SAINT will take its place beside my 1903 Springfield and the modern 1911 Operator, but there is more to the puzzle than the name.

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