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UN0012 / CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS, INERT PROJECTILE or CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, a major influence on our young minds were action flicks that can now be considered “classics.” We’ve all but worn out our VHS tapes on iconic movies such as Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, Rambo, Aliens, Terminator 2, Predator, Commando, RoboCop—the list goes on and on. Lucky for us, we can now stream these nuggets of action without fear of the VHS player chewing up the tapes. The artistry and creativity these movies helped unleash has inspired a generation of inventors, innovators, and craftsmen, who are in turn influencing the next generation of firearm enthusiasts. Yes, we’ve got action movies on our minds, and there’s one man to blame—John Wick. The latest chapter…

If you emptied the contents of your pockets onto a table right now, what would we see? What are the essential tools that get you through your day? Depending on the daily routine, one person’s everyday carry can vary greatly from another’s. It’s this difference that makes examining different EDC setups so fascinating. In this rendition of Every Day Carry, we get to check out EDC setups that have been curated by two different users who are in the same line of work. Each carries a couple special items you may or may not recognize. Take a look and see if you can spot these unique accessories. Do you know what they are? Premium EDC Items 13 Dango Products PO1 Dango Ball Point Pen MSRP: $35 URL: dangoproducts.com Our 2¢:…

+ :: Location: Johnson Valley, California :: Takes place every year in February :: 300 teams, 35,000 on-location spectators, 500,000 online viewers When I hear the words “King of the Hammers,” my mind starts racing. Dirt, dust, rocks, and carnage. King of the Hammers is, without doubt, the occurance that embodies off-roading as a whole better than any other. It’s a week-long event where you can see the most hardcore race trucks battle it out over the toughest terrain the U.S. has to offer—and then hit the same trails in your own vehicle at night. The gathering draws people from every corner of the off-road world: desert racers, rock crawlers, mudders, and everything in between, which leads to a completely wild and fun time. But I don’t wanna get lost…

“Like many of us, this AR-10’s owner is a gun fanatic who always has his eyes set on the next build.” + :: Custom-assembled :: Chambered in .308 Win :: Suppressed, thermal-equipped With so many shooting disciplines available, it can be hard to find time to learn how to shoot them all. This author has been a run-and-gun guy for most of his shooting career. From pistol and carbine competitions to tactical classes, I’ve enjoyed the demands of running a gun at speed. It was only recently that I have been coaxed into the deep world of precision shooting. Talk about rabbit’s hole. There’s a lot to learn about the category, and the deeper you go on the subject, the more you realize you need to learn. Like myself, the…

From a few feet away, you’d be hard pressed to tell if this rubber gun is real or fake. That becomes even more true when it’s viewed on the screen. Made for use in movie and television productions, dummy guns—better known in the industry as rubber stunts—are created by prop houses such as Xtreme Props and Weapons Rentals to be used when real guns are not needed or unsafe to use. Some of the rubber stunts are made of super-soft foam, while others are composed of dense rubber. Some even have metal wire or dowels inside them to help maintain their shape. They are used for anything from action, such as a pistol-whipping a perp, to John Wick’s MPX “tomahawk” throw at a would-be assassin in the third film. We…

UN0012 / CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS, INERT PROJECTILE or CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS This SBR is somewhat patterned after the Mk18. While not as modern as some of the options, Mk18-type SBRs are very popular for work guns. So, I wanted to demonstrate how a weapon like this can be optimized. This is a BCM4 Short Barrel Rifle. Bravo Company Manufacturing is well known for building some of the most reliable ARs available. This one has an 11.5-inch barrel rather than the more traditional 10.3-inch found in issued Mk18s. The reason is simple: 11.5 inches is the shortest barrel length for reliable performance when shooting a direct-impingement gas system with a suppressor all the time. Like the carbine on the preceding pages, this SBR is also upgraded with a Geissele SSA Trigger.…

UN0012 / CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS, INERT PROJECTILE or CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS There probably hasn’t been a better time in history than now to be into precision shooting. With the advent of modern precision calibers such as 6.5 Creedmoor and .224 Valkyrie on top of the array of proven favorites like .308 Winchester and .300 Winchester Magnum, precision shooters have plenty of remarkable ammunition to choose from. On top of that, firearm technology is constantly evolving in terms of the methods and materials used to create components, from barrels to precision glass and their reticles. Firearm technology has never been more advanced. The improvement of each element of doesn’t stop, not with its trigger, chassis or stock, or even its scope mount. Acquiring a quality scope is only half the battle;…

Every time I set this drill up, students are immediately like, “But Will, this isn’t real life! There’s no way I’d fight 15 dudes around a vehicle like this.” And you know what? They are absolutely right. But hear me out—this is a drill, not a scenario. Having multiple numbered or lettered targets set up is a way to facilitate one moving threat. Or another way to look at it is that there are 14 no-shoots and one asshole who is threatening everyone. ABOUT WILL PETTY William Petty began his law enforcement career in 2003 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he served as a firearms instructor, an emergency response team member, and was also a member of the department’s shooting team. In 2011 Petty relocated to Abu Dhabi, United Arab…

Real Avid AR-15 Armorer’s Master Kit This AR-15 armorer’s kit includes everything you need to modify an existing rifle or build one from the ground up. Each tool is designed with exacting tolerances, from high-quality materials, to make each task easily executable. Tools include an armorer’s master wrench, Lug-Lok upper and Smart-Fit lower vise blocks, a master bench block, torque wrench, pin alignment tool, AR-15 punch set, and more. Tools are all organized and secured in a tough, purpose-molded carry case. Step-by-step instructions are included to help walk you through the build process (or just to refresh your memory). $250 realavid.com Battle Arms Development RACK AR-15 Charging Handle The RACK ambidextrous charging handle for AR-15 features a patented new mechanism that makes it unlike any other on the market. Battle Arms…

If you’re a seasoned shooter this DIY either isn’t for you, or you’ve already done it to one or more of your Glocks already. To those who may have picked up their first Glock (yes, it may be hard to believe, but there are still people out there who are new to the platform), you’ll want to pay attention to this DIY if you want a better feeling and performing trigger for your favorite polymer pistol. The 25¢ Glock Trigger Job, as it’s often called, is a simple polishing job that can greatly enhance your stock Glock trigger’s smoothness and pull weight. Let’s start off by saying that the title of this DIY job is sort of a misnomer. The materials used in it indeed cost more than a quarter,…

+ :: Branding established in the mid-1800s :: Noted today for dedicated PCC platforms :: Female-owned and operated Quarter Circle 10 has been around longer than anyone reading this has been alive—quite literally. The brand, established in 1854, is now synonymous with pistol-caliber carbines (PCC), but it wasn’t always that way. We’ll get more into that in a moment. More than a century and a half after its founding, Quarter Circle 10’s current owner, Bettina Mathis, has chosen to put her family’s branding on what are quite possibly some of the most sought-after pistol-caliber carbines on the market. We had the opportunity to speak with Mathis and the company’s marketing director, Courtney Donnell, about Quarter Circle 10’s fascinating background. Mathis first walked us through how the Quarter Circle 10 moniker…

[DISCLAIMER: The John Wick III Vault depicted in this article was a preproduction sample. For final details on what is included, firearm modifications and upgrades, please visit: bigdaddyunlimited.com.] + :: Inspired by the highly anticipated film :: Includes replica guns from John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum :: Extremely limited, only 10 sets available There’s little question that John Wick’s fresh take on a mixture of martial arts and gunplay made it an instant favorite of action movie fans everywhere. The intense action scenes and highly stylized look have injected the action movie genre with an infusion of creativity that’s been needed for quite some time. Count us in as fans; we can’t wait for the next chapter to be released. If you’re a die-hard John Wick fan (like us), and have…

UN0012 / CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS, INERT PROJECTILE or CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS If you’ve been reading UN12 since the beginning, you have figured out that I’m a bit of a gear guy. This started back in my team days and persists to present. I’ve always been fascinated with the toys of the trade. In fact, I have to admit: One of the reasons I chose the career path I did was because the cool guys get to play with the cool toys. We all know that personal drive, teamwork, and training are what count in the fight. But when your gear is properly chosen and set up for the mission, you’re putting yourself ahead of the power curve. I’m not writing about training in these pages. There are plenty of great…

UN0012 / CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS, INERT PROJECTILE or CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS This Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) is a 9-inch AR-15 chambered in 300 Blackout. The heavier caliber provides added punch and barrier penetration capability. One of the defining characteristics of a PDW is small size. What we gain in concealability, we sacrifice in barrel length. But then again, we wouldn’t choose this weapon for a recce mission in the Shah-i-Kot Valley. To increase concealability, I’ve installed a LAW Tactical Gen3-M Folding Stock Adapter. This incredibly effective accessory allows a short PDW to get even shorter. In fact, the entire package fits easily into a standard backpack, perfect for low-visibility operations. And with an SB Tactical SBA3 pistol brace, this PDW is a pistol that’s perfect as an emergency trunk gun…

“Gough deployed 15 times to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other hostile theaters with the 75th Ranger Regiment and as a Global Response Staff (GRS) operator. To put it mildly, the dude knows how to shoot.” + :: Built for precision shooting :: Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor :: Coatings by Blowndeadline “We were told that the AR is built off of a Spike’s Tactical 6.5 Creedmoor Roadhouse Precision Rifle—and even though it doesn’t look like it, it is almost all stock.” Sometimes you’ll meet a pair of buddies that are so in step with one another that they themselves even joke that they’re brothers from another mother. In a way, you can probably say the same thing about these two rifles. It may seem strange to call a bolt rifle and a…

Influencers seem to catch onto popular trends long before they become a thing. Perhaps its because they drive what’s “in” and influence die-hard enthusiasts, casual bystanders and everyone in-between. The following featured influencers have built up a solid reputation for their expertise, style, knowledge or opinions in the firearms world. Let’s get to know them a little better and learn what makes them so interesting to follow. MARIO S. CANER @POWEREDBYMARIO Mario is a guy that we here at UN12 have been following on Instagram for quite some time now. His firearm images always spark creativity and enthusiasm in us. He’s a veteran, a firearm instructor, and a firearm collector with absolutely no safe queens. You’ll see Mario at most of the large industry trade shows keeping up on the…

Are you a collector? That is, a really die-hard collector? Do you hunt for rare first-pressing vinyl records or vintage stamps? Or, perhaps, it might be hard-to-come-by morale patches or even-harder-to-come-by challenge coins. We’ve come to realize that some people are born with a collector’s mentality that’s engrained in them since birth. Maybe it’s in the genes or something. We’re not talking about hoarding, either; that’s something else entirely. Although to those without the collector-gene, it may look the same. I got my start collecting stuff when I was a little boy of about six or seven. It started with Hot Wheels, then it became baseball cards and quickly escalated to comic books. From an early age I was sorting, cataloging, and making lists of what I was missing to…

“The owner built this Glock to convince his father that a polymer-bodied pistol could be as accurate and reliable as his own 1911.” UN0012/CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS, INERT PROJECTILE or CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS + :: Cerakote by Tampa Cerakote Facility (slide), Arsenal Engraving & Coating (frame) :: Chambered in 9mm :: Owner’s first customized firearm Old habits die hard.” That’s a nugget of wisdom you have probably heard before. Maybe it was your dad who said it, maybe it was Grandpa. Maybe it was a variation on the adage, something like “It’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks.” Whatever the saying or setting, the meaning is clear. Trends and fads come and go, but at an individual level, like pepperoni on pizza in lieu of pineapple, traditional tastes tend…

+ :: Hidden in plain sight :: One-on-one gun shop experience :: Reservations required If you’ve been frequenting some of the trendier areas around town, there’s a good chance that you’ve noticed a steady influx of “olde timey” types of businesses cropping up, undoubtedly inspired by the sorts of shops that were much more commonplace over the first few decades of the last century than in more recent times. The revivals of classic businesses such as old-fashioned soda fountains, vinyl record shops, hidden-from-plain-sight alcohol speakeasies, and even dedicated moustache and beard trimming parlors are populating once-forgotten areas and turning them into hipster havens. While some of this retro-revival may be classified as hipster-chic, some of it is just plain cool. Tucked away in an unassuming plaza in Tempe, Arizona, is…

“The action sequences in the John Wick movies can only be described as a brutal ballet of precision ‘gun-fu.’” + :: Featured in John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum :: Actual screen used guns from the movie :: The inside story on each firearm The visuals are sleek. The action is mind-blowing. The vengeance is palpable—they did kill his puppy, after all. As a lifelong fan of both the cinema and firearms, I qualify as the perfect target audience member for action movies in general, and the John Wick film franchise in particular. I was hooked on the assassin-populated world of Wick ever since I saw the trailer for the first movie back in 2014. Needless to say, I’m pretty excited to see the continuation of John Wick’s story in the third…

UN0012 / CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS, INERT PROJECTILE or CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS This 16-inch carbine is built on an American Defense Manufacturing UIC (Universal Improved Carbine). It possesses a truly ambidextrous lower receiver that checks one of my boxes with an integral feature. This gun has a full-length, free-float M-Lok rail handguard. A professional’s rifle needs to have a free-floating handguard system. We mount laser aiming devices to these handguards. Once zeroed, we cannot afford for them to move. M-Lok has proven to be the winner in the next-generation modular rail system wars. It is stronger than KeyMod and lighter than M1913 Picatinny. I’ve upgraded this carbine from stock configuration with the addition of a Geissele Automatics SSA Trigger and SureFire Warcomp. There are many great triggers on the market, but…

UN0012 / CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS, INERT PROJECTILE or CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS This is a weapon I would use for engagements where I need to hit at intermediate distances. It is also light enough to be carried long distances. The 14.5-inch barrel is short enough to be maneuverable in built-up environments. I’ve outfitted this rifle with a Geissele Super Modular Rail. Geissele rails are renowned for their rigidity, which is a major concerned when a CNVD (Clip-on Night Vision Device) may be used. CNVDs are great tools, but need to remain 100% in line with the host optic. In this case, the host optic is a Leupold Mk6 3.5-18x. This is one of my favorite optics for sheer versatility. The range of magnification is incredibly useful, without making the physical package…

+ :: Finishes 80% receivers :: Windows & Mac OS compatible :: Ideal for the novice machinist If you’ve ever constructed an 80% firearm the old-fashioned way, you’ll know that it takes loads of time, a good amount of effort, and a decent number of tools to get it done right. When I made my first 80% AR-15, I did it manually on a drill press with a basic set of tools that consisted of a vise, a jig, a set of end mills, and a few drill bits. While I was able to successfully “mill” out the lower, the receiver’s interior looked like the surface of the moon after an artillery strike. For my second 80% I used a buddy’s mill, which yielded much better results. While I ended…

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