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• Question from Brownguy78 from Iowa

  Question by Brownguy78 : can you please give the suicide hotline number before Savage oner goes ballistic?? I am on the verge of checking mouth feel with my daily carry every time he goes ballistic.. reminds me of Jamie from progressive insurance commercials. #wlsislife #fuckSavage #agency171forever!
• Question from Josh from Texas

  Are newer production Winchester 94’s in 30-30 good for plinking and fun range use? I heard I should buy an older production model. Curious to your thoughts.Josh

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  Question from Anonymous Coward from OH

  So I have a 5″ Springfield Prodigy DS 1911. Sometimes, I conceal carry it with an IWB C&G Holster. The gun seems to ride too low in my waistline. I have tried both their plastic IWB clips and their metal Alpha clips. Are there any belt clips that you guys know of that will allow the gun and holster to ride a little bit higher. Thank you
• Question from Anonymous Coward from California

  I’m looking to up my 18650 stash and need some input from the almighty guntoob lords. I’ve got a surefire M640 DFT turbo scout and a streamlight protac (with arisaka adapter and surefire pressure switch tail cap – may matter for battery length?) I don’t want to pay bullshit streamlight/surefire battery prices. Do you guys have any favorite cheaper alternatives? I know I need a protected high drain battery, but looking for something I can stock up on and not break the bank. I just got some keeppower 3500 mAh batteries from illumn for my fenix lights for $9/piece but I don’t think they support high draw applications… or would they work? Any steering in the right direction would be greatly appreciated! #yéremyisafuddp.s. I have an XTAR charger so I don’t
  need any fancy usb charge top bullshit

  p.p.s. Do you guys have any favorite battery storage containers for taking on hunting trips that keep them dry and protected but not take up too much room? I don’t have the ability to 3d print, so looking to buy.

• Question from Chad from Michigan

  Up North Chad from Michigan
  I’m converting an AR in 5.56 to 300 blackout. What is a good barrel and block combo? It will be a suppressor host and basically strictly subsonic. (Because super sonic 300blk is retarded) Something like 8 to 12 inches. Also, suggestions on a big ol’ quiet can under $800? Thanks,
• Question from Anonymous Coward from Arizona

  I wrote a while ago asking for recommendations on a light 6.5 Creedmoor rifle for hunting. In that question, I mentioned I wasn’t interested in a Bergara after my first experience with them. I’m writing in again to elaborate as requested. It’s kind of a long story so buckle up.I bought a Bergara B14-HMR in 6.5 CM and was pretty excited as it was my first “higher end” bolt action, or so I thought. I took it out shooting a few times and just couldn’t seem to get it to group well and I was running out of adjustment on my scope. I was a bit confused but I figured id just double check all my mounting. So as I was cleaning it after that range trip, I looked at it from the front and thought the scope looked a little crooked. I got about a hundred second opinions and sure enough, something was off. I thought “there’s no way the scope or the gun could be built that wrong”. I warrantied the scope rail and the rings as well as replaced them twice, but neither fixed the problem. So I started talking to the scope manufacturer and sent it in to be checked. They sent it back with a green light and said there was no problems. At this point I was several weeks into tracing
  down problems and emailing manufacturers so it pissed me off. I finally decided it must be the gun. I took it to a gunsmith and he started mounting a rail on it and everything finally became clear. Instead of starting all the screws a little then going through and torquing them like I had done, he installed the rear screws fully. One of the front screws was then dropped and immediately tried going in at a 45 degree

Gun Industry News

• Thefirearmblog

  Steiner MPS 2.0 Micro Pistol Sight

  Steiner has released the MPS 2.0, an updated enclosed-emitter red dot sight building on the original MPS with reinforced design, improved ergonomics, larger buttons, easier maintenance, and extended battery life. It features true 1x magnification, a 21 mm x 16 mm window, 3.3 MOA dot, ACRO footprint, and rugged construction suitable for military and law enforcement use.

  • The Gist: Available at steiner-optics.com (article published August 1, 2026)
  • Impact: $631.99 MSRP
  • Bottom Line: 1x magnification, 21x16mm window, 3.3 MOA red dot, CR2032 battery (up to 90,000 hours at brightness level 4), 8 brightness settings (2 NV compatible), waterproof to 35 m, -40°F to 140°F operating temp, 1 MOA clicks (90 MOA total windage/elevation), 2.32 oz, reinforced enclosed emitter with ACRO footprint
• Theoutdoorwire

  Woox Gladiatore V2 Pump-Action Shotgun Stock & Forend

  Woox has released the Gladiatore V2, a premium American walnut upgrade for Mossberg pump-action shotguns consisting of a precision-fit stock and forend. The design incorporates a wraparound grip, aggressive checkering, and ventilated butt pad to improve ergonomics, reduce length-of-pull, and better manage recoil for faster follow-up shots. Handcrafted in limited runs from Claro-grade walnut with Italian design influence and U.S. assembly, it is offered as individual components or a complete kit.

  • The Gist: Announced August 3, 2026; available for purchase via www.wooxstore.com
  • Impact: MSRP $439
  • Bottom Line: Compatible with Mossberg 88/500/590/590 A1 and Shockwave; features wraparound grip technology, aggressive checkering, ventilated butt pad, reduced length-of-pull, and Claro-grade American walnut construction