Tonight we mourn.
By now you have heard that there was another school shooting this week. In the aftermath there are 6 dead and many more wounded. This is a tragedy of monumental proportions. We ask God to comfort the families of the afflicted, and we remember them heavy hearts. As the Philippian letter says, “may the peace of God which passes all understanding guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
read moreA Great Value?
A few weeks ago I wrote about Remington’s entry into the AR-15 market. In that post I asked the question, “Who is going to market a cheaper AR-15?” I still don’t have an answer at this point, but I know that the market is ready for a value priced AR. Recent entries into the 1911 market may support this. Rock Island Armory has mastered this with a gun that is getting good reviews right now. Along with Rock Island, TAURUS has started making a 1911 with all the bells and whistles. Both of these guns allow shooters to get...
read moreGun Shows
If you are like me, you love going to the local gun show. We have one this weekend in Nashville, and if you have never checked it out, it can be pretty good. Even though I love going, some of the shows that I’ve been to lately have been a little disappointing. The term “gun show ” implies that patrons should be able to find guns, parts, ammo, mags etc. However many of the shows are nothing but military surplus and beef jerky. I mean don’t get me wrong I love beef jerky but, I am not really into seeing a bunch of peanut...
read moreShould I get night sights?
“Should I get night sights?” This question comes up often. Experts on both sides of the issue have some good points, so let me outline both positions and then offer some advice. Those who see the advantage of night sights will say that they help you place an accurate shot. This is a good point for low light situations, however if it is so dark that you need night sights you must decide if you can safely identify your target. If not, night sights won’t matter. Another advantage is that you can pick up your weapon if you...
read moreColt Finally Steps Up (Almost)!
Perhaps you have heard that Colt has a new product out called the New Agent. It is part of the Defender line. Made to rival Kimber’s entry into no sight, micro pistol group, it looks good and is competitively priced. As a huge Colt fan you have to be pleased; almost. When will they ever realize that they can’t keep up by making rattle traps that are poorly put together? It would be a huge improvement if they would just add an up swept beavertail safety, but alas they leave things the same even on their latest gun. You have to...
read moreGlock Modifications
If you have a Glock, you know that there are tons of accessories for your gun. You can get everything from grips to lasers for them. We often outfit Glocks with many of these modifications, but I want to tell you there are two that you should definitely consider. First are replacement sites. The Glock factory sights are plastic. Many times the front sight can be knocked out with repetitive draws from the holster. Not many things on your Glock are going to break, but if there is a weak link from the factory, it’s the sights. Glock makes...
read moreWhat we do.
Mossy Creek Custom has been a work in progress for many years. It started with my first job dealing with guns. I was fortunate enough to work for a great guy who was willing to take a chance on me. From that point until now I have been blessed to work with some incredible individuals, all of whom have contributed to make Mossy Creek Custom what it is today. What separates MCC from other shops is that we are interested in your success as a shooter, competitor, hunter or COP. It’s not just about a sale. Many times we will talk a...
read moreDo you have an AR-15?
If you haven’t paid much attention to the tactical market lately you may have missed some new names that are manufacturing AR’s. One of the most famous is Remington. They now own Cobb, DPMS, and Olympic Arms. This makes them the largest manufacturing group of the AR platform, and this is their new R-15. Last year Dave Sams told me that anyone not doing something with AR’s was going to be left behind. I didn’t know what he meant at the time, but seeing the latest add by Remington for their new R-15 rifle may prove his...
read moreAccuracy; do you know what you're paying for?
I am going to spend some more time with this thought later, but I want to ask the question, “How accurate do you need to be?” For some people this is the most important question they ask when they buy a new gun. If you are a competitive bullseye or benchrest shooter it is the difference between first and second place. For most of my readers, they say they want an accurate gun, but they really don’t know what they mean by that. I am always asked, “Is this gun accurate?” The answer is yes and no most of the time....
read moreUtility Knife
The other day, my friend Bill showed me the Gerber EAB Pocket Knife (item # 5544) . It is a utility knife that uses a replaceable razor blade. I think he bought his for about $10 at one of the mart stores around Christmas. I was impressed by the slim design of the knife, and its utilitarian function. I am always looking for something like this around the shop. We receive a lot of packages every week and if you use your carry knife, you will soon find it dull from the cardboard and tape. The problem is, I can’t stand to carry a full size...
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