Author: Gunner Quinn
Parkerizing is the trade name of a chemical reaction process that uses a mild acid solution to deliver manganese or zinc to a steel part and thereby coat that part with either manganese or zinc. The generic name for this process is “Phosphate Coating”, but most folks use the familiar name, Parkerizing, and often use a lower-case “p” when writing about it. The purpose of parkerizing is to provide a protective finish on steel parts. The resultant phosphate coating will hold lubricants and rust preventatives. One common use is to coat and protect steel firearms. Compared to bluing, it has…
On October 11, 1923, the hyperinflated German Mark issued by the Weimar regime fell to 10 billion per British Pound and 4 billion per U.S. Dollar. — October 11, 1138: A massive earthquake in Aleppo, Syria, killed an estimated 230,000 people. — Today is the 75th birthday of novelist William R. Forstchen. He is best known for his survivalist novel One Second After. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 121 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be used…
Many of the best shotgun shooters were fortunate to be born with natural ability. But, for the rest of us, shotgun accuracy is always a work in progress. Becoming proficient with a pump, break-action, or semi-auto can take years. Typically, those who shoot clays and hunt ducks, geese, pheasants, etc., with regularity advance in skill more rapidly.However, most folks don’t have blocks of time to dedicate to such pursuits. We’re busy working our 9-to-5s, carting kids from one sport to another, and trying to keep up with the fast pace of daily life. When we get the opportunity to shoot…
When you hear the terms “long-range shooting,” “competition rifle,” and “sniper,” what gunmakers come to mind? “Tikka” might not top your list, but I think that could be about to change.Especially in disciplines like NRL Hunter, competitive shooters are turning to Tikka’s T3x platform, swapping out the factory stock for a chassis, and hitting the circuit. Tikka has taken notice of this trend, and their new line of Ace rifles is designed to give shooters an out-of-the-box option with no need for a stock swap.I think they’re onto something. As long as this test rifle isn’t an outlier, the Ace…
Armed Citizen® Today An armed mother defended herself and her baby from a home invader in Joliet, Ill., according to police. Officers responded to a report of a home invasion around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, August 15. An investigation revealed that the woman heard the noise of someone breaking into her house. She grabbed her baby and ran to the second floor of the home, where they both hid inside of a bedroom closet. The suspect entered the bedroom, and the woman opened fire, the bullet striking the intruder in the head. When police arrived, they found the woman and…
Since the 2010s, we’ve seen an influx of Turkish-made imports, and companies such as SDS Imports out of Knoxville, Tenn., are bringing the American shooter unique, quality-made examples, some modeled after successful designs of the 20th century like the M1911A1 we’ve shown here previously on Gun Of The Week, and others of their own blueprint. One such standout is the company’s PX-57 FO Raptor, a polymer-frame pistol in 5.7×28 mm FN that is a whole lot of fun to shoot. Watch our video above to see this 5.7×28 mm-chambered handgun in use on the range. The Tisas PX-5.7 FO Raptor…
00:00:04 Speaker 1: Smell us now, lady, Welcome to Meet Eater Trivia. 00:00:09 Speaker 2: Podcast. 00:00:26 Speaker 3: Hey, everybody, welcome to Media to Radio Live. It’s eleven am here at Meat Eater HQ and Bozeman, Montana. That’s nine a m. On the sea, otter infested waters surrounding Prince of Wales Island. I’m your host, Brody Henderson. I’m joined today by the man every elk in Montana fears the most, Corey Caulkins. That’s not you. We also have a very special co host today that some of you might even recognize. That’s right, Steve Renela is back in the…
00:00:05 Speaker 1: Welcome to this Country Life. I’m your host, Brent Reeves from coon hunting to trotlining and just in general country living. I want you to stay a while as I share my experiences in life lessons. This Country Life is presented by Case Knives from the store More Studio on Meat Eaters Podcast Network, bringing you the best outdoor podcast the airways have to offer. All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate. I’ve got some stores to share on the Loose for Moose Part one, Who doggies have I got a tail for y’all…
The following is a summary of a Stakeholder Prepping Podcast. — Something that a lot of us overlook is the idea that preparedness is fundamentally a whole-family-unit endeavor. The effectiveness of any emergency plan hinges not on the dedication of a single individual, but on the cooperation and understanding of the entire family. When emergencies or disruptive events occur, a family unit operates at its most resilient when every member, including children, is an active participant rather than a passive bystander. The core challenge for parents is shifting the family’s mindset away from visualizing doomsday scenarios and toward fostering confidence,…
October 10, 732: The Battle of Tours. The Umayyad army led by Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi was defeated by the Frankish Aquitainian force led by Charles Martel. — Today is the birthday of the late singer-songwriter John Prine (1946-2020). — And this is also the birthday of composer Giuseppe Verdi. (Born 1813, died 1901.) — On October 10th, 1913, the Panama Canal officially linked the Atlantic to the Pacific. — Today’s feature article is a guest post by A.C. of the Stakeholder Prepping Podcast. Since he is a SurvivalBlog advertiser, this article is not eligible for our writing contest. —…