Rob at TacStrike must be a wizard. Usually, when you want something fast and good, it costs more. TacStrike figured out a way to reduce lead times on their 1/4 Scale Steel Target System and they reduced the price as well! It is the same great target but with shorter lead times and it costs less. That, right there, is wizardry.
Check out the TacStrike 1/4 Scale Steel Target System.
Panteao Productions is kicking off the next phase of their evolution. They currently do all their filming on location which brings with it several inherent challenges. In order to create a more controlled filming environment, they are developing a facility in South Carolina that will have an indoor studio and shooting ranges on site.
Check out Panteao Productions on Kickstarter.
Shellback Tactical has been working with various airsoft companies in order to highlight the money saving aspect and training value of airsoft. They plan on highlighting these airsoft companies that they believe offer a quality product that can stretch your training dollars. This effort will serve as a way to introduce professionals who may know quite a bit about about “real steel” but may not know where to begin when it comes to airsoft. The first such company that they have mentioned is Elite Force, an airsoft weapon manufacturer.
From the Shellback Tactical Facebook Page:
“Shellback Tactical products are tried and proven as professional grade gear among , real steel, Military and LE. These are our core markets. When it comes to training, we also know that going to the range to get a good training session in regularly on your rifle or handgun, can cost a small fortune for some. With that said we believe that there are benefits to also cross training with Milsim/ Airsoft weapons. You can train with a similar airsoft weapon to what you use and get a good session in for sight alignment, shot placement, movement, etc. for a very low cost.”
I have never really tried airsoft but I have to admit that it becomes more and more intriguing to me as ammo prices climb and availability dwindles. I am currently set up to train with rimfire which is very affordable but the ammo is extremely difficult to find. It is interesting to see companies known for catering to professionals, like Shellback Tactical, working with airsoft companies. It is not hard to imagine that this sort of thing may become more common as the challenges against range training continue to mount.
Shellback Tactical also referenced this video by Travis Haley in regard to some best practices for airsoft training:
TigerSwan has partnered with Troy Defense to bring you the TigerSwan Carbine. Not surprisingly, this carbine is loaded with Troy Industries components like a 15″ Alpha Rail, BattleSights, Battle Ax CQB Stock, and Enhanced CQB Pistol Grip. It also includes a CMC Tactical M4 Trigger and a VTAC sling. It is ready for you to drop on your optic of choice and hit the range.
If there are components that you would prefer, you can purchase them at the same time as the carbine, and TigerSwan will install them free of charge. Check out the TigerSwan Carbine.
Most modern firearms can be dry fired without risking parts breakage but that doesn’t mean it is good for them. That poor breech face and firing pin/striker gets beaten and battered every time you pull the trigger. A snap cap can go a long way toward cushioning the blow and it is best to use them during dry fire practice. Unfortunately, the clear plastic snap caps that have a spring dampened primer don’t feed well in semi-autos, the anodized aluminum ones get torn up by the extractor over time, and they are all expensive. The Tactical Handyman knows that there is a better way. The best snap caps are the ones you make yourself!
This is going to be easy. We are starting with really good dummy rounds, the S.T. Action Trainer Dummy Rounds. These are great because they have real brass cases, are loaded with brightly colored fake bullets that completely fill the case, and they don’t cost much. When we are done with them, they will still be really good dummy rounds but they will also be snap caps. You will also need some RTV Silicone which you can find in the automotive section of your local hardware store, a toothpick, and a sharp knife.
Just to recap, you need:
I said this was going be easy and I wasn’t kidding. You should be able to do these in large batches.
This photo shows the progression from empty “primer pocket”, to overfilled, to trimmed.
When you are done, you will have the best of all worlds – a great dummy round that is also a great snap cap. These can be used to train malfunctions on the range or to make your dry fire trainer safer for you and easier on your gun. Every shooter needs a supply of good snap caps.
You can get your S.T. Action Trainer Dummy Rounds at TacStrike.
