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Question from Ethan from Illinois
Dear WLSI have a 92 Bronco with a 302 and a 5speed.
my question is, should I swap in a 351 stroked to 408, some 195cc heads, a .550lift,300+/-duration 1.07LSA cam.
or Throw a Blower on this?
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Question from typicalpnwguy from Oregon
Hey guys (said with a lisp), can you talk about what shows are on the FRN and which is your favorite. Dont forget the freshly added Rimjob Radio.From thee one and only typicalpnwguy
Question from Cody from Texas
What do we think about the new 6.5 plus peak? Cody from south Texas
Question from Karl from Nova Scotia
Good morning all,
If you could bring a dead/defunct caliber, or wildcat, back to life and make it mainstream which would you pick? Some examples for pistols, .357 SIG, .45 GAP, 9×25 Dillon.
Thanks for all your insights
Karl
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Question from Anonymous Coward from Arizona
I am looking for a holster that works with guardian chest plate. Does C& G make anything that would fit on this for a 1911? https://deadfalldesign.us/products/guardian-chest-plate
Question from Octapussle from Oregon
Octapussle here,
Its currently June and lube be on muh mind. Do yall think the new gun lubes on the market are actually worth the money or is the ol high temp wheel bearing grease + atf mixture still the best? Thanks for your time daddies.-Octapussle, Savage’s dom
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Gun Industry News
MDT Launches Stalker Core Buttstock and XTN Single-Hinge Folding Adapters
MDT has released the Stalker Core Buttstock, a minimalist skeletonized aluminum design using the XTN interface for lightweight compact rifle builds, along with two XTN Single-Hinge Folding Adapters (XTN-XTN and XTN-Picatinny). Both the buttstock and adapters became available August 28, 2026 through MDT dealers and mdttac.com. The Stalker Core weighs 9 oz (11.8 oz with included L-key), offers a minimum length of pull of 10.43 inches, and is upgradeable with a cheek riser and LOP spacers; the steel folding adapters feature single-button 180° folding, adjustable tension, ambidextrous configuration, and add approximately 1.13–1.14 inches to length of pull.
The Gist: Available starting August 28, 2026 through MDT dealers and at mdttac.com
Bottom Line: Stalker Core: 9 oz (11.8 oz w/ L-key), skeletonized Cerakote aluminum, min LOP 10.43″, XTN interface, Black/FDE, upgradeable with cheek riser & LOP spacers. XTN Adapters: steel w/ black liquid-nitride, single-button 180° fold, adjustable retention, ambidextrous, accepts MDT XTN buttstocks, adds ~1.13-1.14″ LOP
Talo Releases 800-Unit Limited Edition Ruger SR1911 Phoenix
Talo Distributors announced an 800-unit limited edition of the Ruger SR1911 platform designated the Phoenix, featuring a PHX serial number prefix, stainless steel slide, anodized aluminum frame, and custom Kirinite grips with the Ruger Phoenix logo. The pistol is chambered in .45 Auto with 8+1 capacity and a 5-inch barrel, maintaining standard SR1911 ergonomics and construction. The release is themed around the mythological Phoenix as a symbol of rebirth; no pricing or specific availability dates are provided in the announcement.
The Gist: Limited to 800 units with PHX serial prefix; available via Talo distributors (announced August 25, 2026)
Bottom Line: Caliber .45 Auto, 8+1 capacity, 5-inch barrel, stainless steel slide, anodized aluminum frame, custom Kirinite grips with Phoenix logo, UPC 736676167081, item 16708
Pro-Tech Rockeye Automatic Daniel Defense Collaboration
The Rockeye Automatic is a full-size button-lock automatic knife resulting from the collaboration between Pro-Tech and Daniel Defense. It features a 3.38-inch DLC-coated MagnaCut drop-point blade, 6061 aluminum handle with Black Lip Pearl button accent, and standard 3-hole clip. Built in the USA, the knife measures 8.38 inches overall, weighs 4.64 oz, and is designed for fast one-handed deployment with solid lockup.
The Gist: Available for purchase at Scheels (announced August 25, 2026)
Impact: $300 MSRP
Bottom Line: 3.38″ DLC MagnaCut drop point blade, button automatic mechanism, 6061 aluminum black handle with Black Lip Pearl button, 5.00″ handle length, 8.38″ overall length, 4.64 oz, right-handed, standard 3-hole tip-up clip, all black blasted hardware
Winchester Launches Super Match Competition Ammunition Line
Winchester announced the Super Match line of competition ammunition on August 27, 2026, covering centerfire handguns, rifles, and 12-gauge shotguns with a total of 19 configurations. The loads feature high-sensitivity primers, thick hulls or high-brass construction for reliable feeding in magazine-fed firearms, and BC Max polymer-tipped bullets in select rifle offerings. Handgun loads are packaged in 50-round boxes, rifle in 20-round boxes, and shotgun in 25-round (target/buck) or 10-round (slug) boxes.
The Gist: Availability: Launched August 27, 2026 (dealers and online retailers)
Bottom Line: Key specs/features: Handgun – 9mm (115/124gr RN FMJ, 115/147gr FN FMJ), .40 S&W 180gr FN, .45 ACP 230gr RN; Rifle – .223/5.56 (69/77gr BTHP), .308 (168gr BTHP, 175gr BC Max), 6.5 Creedmoor (140gr), 6.5 PRC 140gr BC Max, others including 7.62 NATO 175gr BTHP and 6mm ARC 107gr BTHP; Shotgun – 12ga 2.75″ 1.125oz #7.5 target load at 1235 fps, 00 buck at 1300 fps, 1oz slug at 1300 fps
Beretta APX A1 Ported
Beretta introduced the APX A1 Ported on August 27, 2026, as a 9mm variant featuring a precision-ported barrel and optics-ready slide designed to reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil. The pistol includes an Aquatech Shield coated slide with aggressive serrations, ambidextrous controls, and is available in FDE or OD Green finishes. It ships with three magazines and retains iron sights for backup use alongside red-dot optics.
The Gist: Introduced August 27, 2026
Impact: $719 MSRP
Bottom Line: 9mm Parabellum; ported barrel (single angled port) + optics-ready slide (7 ports, deep serrations); Aquatech Shield slide coating; oversized ambidextrous mag release; configurable ambidextrous slide stop; FDE or OD Green; includes 3 magazines; gas redirection reduces muzzle rise for flatter shooting and faster splits
Vortex Venom Enclosed Micro Green Dot
Vortex Optics has added a green-dot variant to its Venom Enclosed Micro pistol optic line. The new model features a 3 MOA green dot reticle in a 6061 aluminum enclosed housing that protects against weather, mud, snow, and debris. It includes a large viewing window with an aspherical lens for distortion-free viewing, motion activation with 10-minute auto-shutoff, and top-mounted brightness controls. The optic maintains the same mounting footprint as the existing red-dot version and is suitable for pistols, carbines, or LPVO use.
The Gist: Available now (announced August 27, 2026) through Vortex and standard firearms retailers
Impact: MSRP $289.99
Bottom Line: 3 MOA green dot, 6061 aluminum enclosed design, large aspherical window, motion activation with 10-min auto-shutoff, top-mounted controls, same mount as red-dot version
Savage Expands Ultralite Lineup with Carbon Fiber Barrel Models
Savage Arms announced four new models in its Ultralite series on August 28, 2026, featuring carbon fiber barrels (or carbon fiber-wrapped), updated AccuFit V2 stocks, modular M-LOK and ARCA rail options, and lightweight designs. The lineup includes bolt-action 110 variants and a straight-pull Impulse model, targeting hunters and precision shooters with reduced weight and improved ergonomics. Key additions emphasize carbon fiber technology for weight savings while maintaining accuracy and modularity.
The Gist: Availability: Announced August 28, 2026 (retail availability not specified)
Impact: Cost: 110 Ultralite Pro $1,949–$1,989; 110 Ultralite Predator $1,899; 110 Ultralite Elite V2 $3,599–$3,639; Impulse Ultralite Pro $2,299–$2,439 (MSRP)
Bottom Line: Key specs/features: Carbon fiber barrels (18–24″ on Pro/Impulse, 16.5–22″ on Predator, 18–22″ on Elite V2); AccuFit V2 adjustable stocks; M-LOK/ARCA rail options; ~5 lb weight on Elite V2 chassis (MDT HNT26); AICS magazine compatibility; multiple calibers; straight-pull action on Impulse model
Springfield Armory Kuna Tri-Lug 9mm PDW
Springfield Armory announced the Kuna, a 9mm roller-delayed blowback PDW featuring an integral Tri-Lug suppressor mounting system on its 6.6-inch barrel. The monolithic aluminum upper, fully ambidextrous controls, and quick push-and-twist tool-free suppressor attachment enable rapid suppressor swaps with compatible tri-lug devices. Offered in bare-rail or Strike Industries FSA side-folding brace configurations, it ships with two 30-round magazines (or five 10-round magazines in low-capacity variants).
Impact: MSRP $1,179 (bare rail), $1,330 (FSA-braced)
Bottom Line: 9mm Parabellum, 6.6″ barrel with integral Tri-Lug, roller-delayed action, monolithic aluminum upper, fully ambidextrous controls, ships with two 30-round magazines (low-cap variants with five 10-round magazines), bare rail or Strike Industries FSA brace, tool-free push-and-twist suppressor mounting
Staccato Removes Ownership Restriction from Lifetime Warranty on 2011 Pistols
Staccato has updated its lifetime warranty program so that coverage now follows the firearm rather than the original owner. The change applies to all Staccato-branded 2011 platform hand
