Ballistic February/March 2022

Is the end-of-times near, or are we just at the beginning of a new world order where it’s every man for himself? There’s been some crazy stuff happening across the globe ever since the virus. I mean, did you ever think that Australians would be remanded to Covid quarantine camps? Cripes almighty, what did they expect when they bent over and turned in their firearms to state governments during the passage of their 1996 National Firearms Agreement? In other news, parents concerned about their children’s school curriculum are being labeled as domestic terrorists by the U.S. Department of Justice. Kinda sounds a lot like how NRA members get treated in the unfriendly-to-2Afreedom states. Violent crime is up in nearly every urban center, the rate of inflation is at a 40-year high,…

EDITOR’S NOTE: Join in on more Ballistic “Brew Ha Ha” fun online at ballisticmag.com. No one thrives on outrage like today’s news networks. That said, Kyle Rittenhouse was such a favorite of 2021 I don’t think they will let him go in 2022. Like it or not, he is famous for being attacked and successfully defending his life with an AR-15. So what is that rifle worth? We asked readers to weigh in. Would you rather have the Rittenhouse AR or a new pickup truck? Overwhelming response: the truck. Two favorite comments: “…would take the original AR that KR used to defend himself as it is a key piece of American history. Beyond the value in what it represents to Americans’ right to protect ourselves, it’s monetary value will far exceed that…

I recently got to play with the Barrett MK 22 sniper rifle. I’m an AR shooter and rarely do anything with bolt actions, but this thing was amazing. It comes with a .338 Norma Mag. barrel for shooting through armor, a .300 Norma Mag. barrel for shooting through A-holes and a 7.62x51 barrel for practice. Shooting out past a mile is kids play for this thing. MSRP? $18,300. And the wait list is probably about the same as going with Richard Branson to the moon. I figure I could get my hands on one faster and a lot cheaper by enlisting and joining special forces. Somebody hold my Cheetos.…

STEINER MPS RED-DOT Long known for quality riflescopes, Steiner is bringing battle-proven durability and mil-spec ruggedness to pistol red-dots with the all new MPS. For added durability the unit features all-metal construction, enhanced sidewalls and a recessed window with a metal hood that protects the front lens. Also, the sight window is completely sealed and nitrogen filled, protecting the roof-mounted 3.3-MOA emitter from weather and water down to 10 meters. Length of the unit is 2.17 inches, and weight is only 2.05 ounces. (steiner-optics.com) CROSSBREED ROGUE HOLSTER SYSTEM The new Rogue holster system expands customizing options while adhering to the comfort and ergonomic benchmarks that setCross-s-Breed Kydex pocket/leather backer holster designs apart in the industry. At the heart of the Rogue system is a two-piece, all-Kydex gun pocket—the first in the company’s 16-year…

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Earlier this year, I was given the assignment of creating an Athlon Outdoors video on the Fabarm STF/12. As a contributor, this was initially just another assignment, another gun to review and share my experiences with you. As a lover of rifles, I thought, “It’s a shotgun,” so I wasn’t overly excited as I didn’t expect anything beyond the typical 12-gauge experience. Boy was I wrong. The Fabarm STF/12, all puns aside, literally blew me away with its fit and finish, and excellent manners. I was completely caught off guard by this Italian pump-action wonder. Every surface of the Fabarm is right with the materials coming together to create earpleasing mechanical noises, accompanying tones and satisfying tactility. Clicks. Clacks. Schuu-lunks. Noises that you would find written out in your favorite graphic…