2012年07月29日
Iron Ridge Arms IRA-X THOR 7.62mm
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High-speed, low-drag AR-10-style rifle with repeatable sub-MOA precision!
Iron Ridge’s IRA-X family of rifles focuses on getting the important stuff right. The result is a truly exceptional and customizable AR-10-style rifle with all the attention to detail to make it a precision powerhouse. To get the most out of the IRA-X Thor, a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22×56mm scope was mounted.
When it comes to succeeding in a tactical environment, most experts will agree that it ultimately comes down to a matter of doing the basics better. “High-speed, low-drag” doesn’t mean complicated or advanced; it means the ability to perform critical tasks flawlessly under any circumstances—in short, getting the important stuff right. While that wisdom is certainly valid when it comes to tactical skills, it is equally applicable to equipment manufacture. And getting the important stuff right is what Iron Ridge Arms’ IRA-X AR-10-style rifles are all about.
Iron Ridge Arms is a manufacturer and custom shop that specializes in Class II and Class III firearms. Nestled discreetly in an industrial park in Longmont, Colorado, it is owned and operated by veteran gunsmith, machinist and designer Oliver Mazurkiewicz. Through his many years of experience customizing and modifying all brands of tactical rifles and carbines, Mazurkiewicz developed a keen understanding of the critical qualities necessary in that breed. And while many manufacturers do an excellent job of providing these qualities, as a custom gunsmith, Mazurkiewicz always saw room for improvement. He believed that if that extra attention to detail were incorporated into the fundamental construction of the rifle, its “basics” would literally be as good as they could get.
Starting with the right foundation—the IRA-X has meticulously machined upper and lower receivers that are fitted perfectly to withstand the harshest conditions.
The core of the IRA-X is its meticulously machined upper and lower receiver. Designed and engineered to meet Mazurkiewicz’s exacting specifications, these parts are CNC-machined from solid billets of 7075-T6 aluminum in the Iron Ridge shop. Although they are designed to accept components purchased from DPMS, which Mazurkiewicz has carefully selected as “the standard” of quality and consistency for drop-in parts, they are not your run-of-the-mill receivers.
The IRA-X Thor tested for this article featured a custom-machined Rock Creek barrel fitted with a SureFire FH762K03 flash suppressor.
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High-speed, low-drag AR-10-style rifle with repeatable sub-MOA precision!
Iron Ridge’s IRA-X family of rifles focuses on getting the important stuff right. The result is a truly exceptional and customizable AR-10-style rifle with all the attention to detail to make it a precision powerhouse. To get the most out of the IRA-X Thor, a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22×56mm scope was mounted.
When it comes to succeeding in a tactical environment, most experts will agree that it ultimately comes down to a matter of doing the basics better. “High-speed, low-drag” doesn’t mean complicated or advanced; it means the ability to perform critical tasks flawlessly under any circumstances—in short, getting the important stuff right. While that wisdom is certainly valid when it comes to tactical skills, it is equally applicable to equipment manufacture. And getting the important stuff right is what Iron Ridge Arms’ IRA-X AR-10-style rifles are all about.
Iron Ridge Arms is a manufacturer and custom shop that specializes in Class II and Class III firearms. Nestled discreetly in an industrial park in Longmont, Colorado, it is owned and operated by veteran gunsmith, machinist and designer Oliver Mazurkiewicz. Through his many years of experience customizing and modifying all brands of tactical rifles and carbines, Mazurkiewicz developed a keen understanding of the critical qualities necessary in that breed. And while many manufacturers do an excellent job of providing these qualities, as a custom gunsmith, Mazurkiewicz always saw room for improvement. He believed that if that extra attention to detail were incorporated into the fundamental construction of the rifle, its “basics” would literally be as good as they could get.
Starting with the right foundation—the IRA-X has meticulously machined upper and lower receivers that are fitted perfectly to withstand the harshest conditions.
The core of the IRA-X is its meticulously machined upper and lower receiver. Designed and engineered to meet Mazurkiewicz’s exacting specifications, these parts are CNC-machined from solid billets of 7075-T6 aluminum in the Iron Ridge shop. Although they are designed to accept components purchased from DPMS, which Mazurkiewicz has carefully selected as “the standard” of quality and consistency for drop-in parts, they are not your run-of-the-mill receivers.
The IRA-X Thor tested for this article featured a custom-machined Rock Creek barrel fitted with a SureFire FH762K03 flash suppressor.
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2012年07月29日
Ruger SR-556
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American Fork, UT S.W.A.T. transitions to Ruger’s new SR-556 rifle!
The S.W.A.T. environment is a 360-degree world, and the fast-handling Ruger SR-556 was up to the challenge of being deployed from all angles and distances.
While it is certainly true that smaller departments do not face all of the problems a big agency experiences, the idea that “all cops are the same” and “policing is the same everywhere” strikes me mostly as political rhetoric. Parts of the day-to-day job may be similar, but working as a police officer in a 15-man department is not the “same” as a 35,000 man department. Each faces their own set of challenges, some similar, many completely different.
One of the challenges faced by many smaller police departments, is dealing with big-city crime with small-city assets. Two of the areas where this has very significant impact are training and tactical deployments. Large departments often have training divisions as contrasted to a smaller agency that likely does not even have training officers. That is something an officer does in conjunction with the rest of their duties. The same is true for S.W.A.T. teams. Watching the various television shows you would think everyone has a dedicated S.W.A.T. team with vans, ‘copters and tanks. That is simply not true. Most do their job and train for it when they are not “on duty.”
The Ruger is well equipped from the factory. Simply add a sling and optic of your choice and you are ready for the next callout.
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American Fork, UT S.W.A.T. transitions to Ruger’s new SR-556 rifle!
The S.W.A.T. environment is a 360-degree world, and the fast-handling Ruger SR-556 was up to the challenge of being deployed from all angles and distances.
While it is certainly true that smaller departments do not face all of the problems a big agency experiences, the idea that “all cops are the same” and “policing is the same everywhere” strikes me mostly as political rhetoric. Parts of the day-to-day job may be similar, but working as a police officer in a 15-man department is not the “same” as a 35,000 man department. Each faces their own set of challenges, some similar, many completely different.
One of the challenges faced by many smaller police departments, is dealing with big-city crime with small-city assets. Two of the areas where this has very significant impact are training and tactical deployments. Large departments often have training divisions as contrasted to a smaller agency that likely does not even have training officers. That is something an officer does in conjunction with the rest of their duties. The same is true for S.W.A.T. teams. Watching the various television shows you would think everyone has a dedicated S.W.A.T. team with vans, ‘copters and tanks. That is simply not true. Most do their job and train for it when they are not “on duty.”
The Ruger is well equipped from the factory. Simply add a sling and optic of your choice and you are ready for the next callout.
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2012年07月29日
Sig Sauer 1911 Scorpion
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Sig Sauer has a reputation for making high quality and innovative firearms. A few weeks ago we took a look at the S&W 329PD as a backup handgun when carrying afield. Given that 2011 is the centennial of Jonathan Browning's excellent 1911 pistol; we decided to take a look at Sig Sauer's new 1911 Scorpion. While the 1911 in 45ACP doesn't pack the punch of some revolver only cartridges, its durability and reliability has made it a favorite of hunters for generations.
The Sig Sauer 1911 Scorpion.
Sig is not new to manufacturing 1911's, having produced many models under the GSR label for years. They also produced the Sig 220 in a variety of cartridges (although 45ACP is the only production cartridge today) for decades. The 220 in a SA/DA configuration is definitely different than a 1911, but the slim profile and similar ergonomics to the 1911 make it a good choice when considering a single stack, all metal, 45ACP pistol.
The most noticeable features of the new 1911 Scorpion is the new Hogue G10 grips and the desert tan Cerakote finish. The grips, with what Hogue calls "Piranha" texturing, really grabs the hands. Combine the grip with the high lines-per-inch front strap checking and the Scorpion does not lack in hand grip, which makes the gun easier to control under slick wet conditions. In addition the grip also has an integrated back strap and beveled out magazine well extension that make it easier to guide in a loaded magazine when reloading.
The Hogue G10 Piranha grip is colorful and adds a good deal of texture. A nice addition in the back strap has been changed out for the matching texturing as well.
The grip and back strap come together to form an extended magazine well that helps guide in a quick magazine reload.
The other noticeable feature is the factory Cerakote finish that has been applied over the stainless steel frame and slide. Cerakote is a ceramic based finish that armors the firearm and improves abrasion and corrosion resistance. This makes the Scorpion much more resistant to scratches and rust. While we did not test the coating for scratch resistance, past experience with other firearms coated with Cerakote or Duracoat have proven to be effective in fighting scratches and rust. Although you should always still take the time to clean off your guns after use and/or after getting wet.
Two piece feed ramp. Notice also that the Cerakote finish is on the inside of the slide as well as the frame.
Beyond the grips and finish, Sig has included a variety of other features that have come to be expected of a higher end 1911. Namely low profile tritium night sights, a lightweight trigger, a larger external extractor, beaver-tail safety grip, and an ambidextrous safety. The ambidextrous safety uses the "short" format which is nice if you intend to equip the Scorpion with a Crimson Trace laser grip. Longer, standard ambidextrous safeties tend to hit the laser housing and do not work correctly. The Scorpion is also equipped with a picatinny front rail for attaching lights or lasers at your discretion. Sig also includes two eight round magazines with the Scorpion.
The "short" ambidextrous safety. The Scorpion also includes low profile Trijicon night sights.
The Scorpion does not have a full length guide rod, but it does include a picatinny rail.
The Scorpion, like most Sig 1911's, is exceptionally tight out of the box. There is little wobble in the slide and will take a few hundred rounds to break in. The trigger breaks cleanly and crisply with no noticeable burrs.
On the downsides the Scorpion does not have a full length guide rod, no front slide serrations, and the barrel ramp is a standard two piece design. We are also not particularly fond of the flat triggers; however this is personal preference and being a 1911 the trigger can be changed.
Overall the Scorpion is an excellent offering considering the asking price. It should be long lasting and corrosion/scratch resistant and offers an excellent grip. The 1911 makes an excellent back up firearm when in the backcountry and the Scorpion is worth considering if you're in the market for a new sidearm.
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Sig Sauer has a reputation for making high quality and innovative firearms. A few weeks ago we took a look at the S&W 329PD as a backup handgun when carrying afield. Given that 2011 is the centennial of Jonathan Browning's excellent 1911 pistol; we decided to take a look at Sig Sauer's new 1911 Scorpion. While the 1911 in 45ACP doesn't pack the punch of some revolver only cartridges, its durability and reliability has made it a favorite of hunters for generations.
The Sig Sauer 1911 Scorpion.
Sig is not new to manufacturing 1911's, having produced many models under the GSR label for years. They also produced the Sig 220 in a variety of cartridges (although 45ACP is the only production cartridge today) for decades. The 220 in a SA/DA configuration is definitely different than a 1911, but the slim profile and similar ergonomics to the 1911 make it a good choice when considering a single stack, all metal, 45ACP pistol.
The most noticeable features of the new 1911 Scorpion is the new Hogue G10 grips and the desert tan Cerakote finish. The grips, with what Hogue calls "Piranha" texturing, really grabs the hands. Combine the grip with the high lines-per-inch front strap checking and the Scorpion does not lack in hand grip, which makes the gun easier to control under slick wet conditions. In addition the grip also has an integrated back strap and beveled out magazine well extension that make it easier to guide in a loaded magazine when reloading.
The Hogue G10 Piranha grip is colorful and adds a good deal of texture. A nice addition in the back strap has been changed out for the matching texturing as well.
The grip and back strap come together to form an extended magazine well that helps guide in a quick magazine reload.
The other noticeable feature is the factory Cerakote finish that has been applied over the stainless steel frame and slide. Cerakote is a ceramic based finish that armors the firearm and improves abrasion and corrosion resistance. This makes the Scorpion much more resistant to scratches and rust. While we did not test the coating for scratch resistance, past experience with other firearms coated with Cerakote or Duracoat have proven to be effective in fighting scratches and rust. Although you should always still take the time to clean off your guns after use and/or after getting wet.
Two piece feed ramp. Notice also that the Cerakote finish is on the inside of the slide as well as the frame.
Beyond the grips and finish, Sig has included a variety of other features that have come to be expected of a higher end 1911. Namely low profile tritium night sights, a lightweight trigger, a larger external extractor, beaver-tail safety grip, and an ambidextrous safety. The ambidextrous safety uses the "short" format which is nice if you intend to equip the Scorpion with a Crimson Trace laser grip. Longer, standard ambidextrous safeties tend to hit the laser housing and do not work correctly. The Scorpion is also equipped with a picatinny front rail for attaching lights or lasers at your discretion. Sig also includes two eight round magazines with the Scorpion.
The "short" ambidextrous safety. The Scorpion also includes low profile Trijicon night sights.
The Scorpion does not have a full length guide rod, but it does include a picatinny rail.
The Scorpion, like most Sig 1911's, is exceptionally tight out of the box. There is little wobble in the slide and will take a few hundred rounds to break in. The trigger breaks cleanly and crisply with no noticeable burrs.
On the downsides the Scorpion does not have a full length guide rod, no front slide serrations, and the barrel ramp is a standard two piece design. We are also not particularly fond of the flat triggers; however this is personal preference and being a 1911 the trigger can be changed.
Overall the Scorpion is an excellent offering considering the asking price. It should be long lasting and corrosion/scratch resistant and offers an excellent grip. The 1911 makes an excellent back up firearm when in the backcountry and the Scorpion is worth considering if you're in the market for a new sidearm.
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