Mike Searson, Author at Breach Bang Clear

Beskar Blaster: Mando’s Build in 458 SOCOM

by Mike Searson | Oct 30, 2020 | Guns

Mando likes the 458 SOCOM cartridge (or so we here). Until we can confirm, check out the Beskar Blaster our boy Searson put together!

The KS-47 from Palmetto State Armory

by Mike Searson | Feb 16, 2020 | Guns

Mike Searson reviews the PSA KS-47: an 8″ barreled AR pistol with a brace, 5/8 x 24″ threaded muzzle, chambered in 7.62 x 39mm that works with AK magazines.

50 Shades of .45

by Mike Searson | Feb 11, 2020 | Learnin'

The 45 caliber is one of those ideal bore diameters for hurling lead downrange. Here are 50 shades of .45 ammo that have spanned the past 200 years.

Teddy Roosevelt’s Little Thirty

by Mike Searson | Oct 2, 2019 | Learnin'

The Winchester 30-30 (Winchester 1894) is an iconic gun, probably because of one particular man: Teddy Roosevelt. Of all the US Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt is perhaps my favorite. In his life, he did it all: author, rancher, big game hunter, explorer, military...

Brownells: Serious about firearms since 1939

by Mike Searson | Jul 11, 2019 | People

For over 75 years, Brownells has been providing quality Gunsmithing tools, gun parts, and service to the firearms industry. The company's commitment to customer service and quality is one of the highest in the industry. For nearly 30 years of that history, I have been...

SW380 – Forgotten Pocket Gun That Should Stay Thataway

by Mike Searson | Apr 3, 2019 | Guns

There is nothing wrong with the Sigma series SW380 – that is, at least as long as you don’t have to stake your life on it.

Austria’s Mannlicher M1895: no wonder they lost the war

by Mike Searson | Mar 6, 2019 | Guns

Austria’s M95 Mannlicher had several problems. One of them were probably the worst iron sights ever used on a mass production rifle.

Colt Officer’s Model Target | WCW

by Mike Searson | Jan 30, 2019 | Guns

The Officer’s Model was the top of Colt’s revolver line until the introduction of the Colt Python in 1955 and was dropped from production in 1969.

The LeMat Revolver | WCW

by Mike Searson | Jan 23, 2019 | Guns

The LeMat revolver was a unique, .42 caliber firearm that takes its name from Jean Alexandre LeMat. It carried *9* shots, and 1 .60 smoothbore in the center.

Looking back on 27 years of SHOT Show

by Mike Searson | Jan 17, 2019 | Op-Eds

Every year as SHOT Show approaches, I hear all the complaints from my colleagues in the industry and the press. "I hate this show." "Watch out for the Crud. You'll still get it but watch out for it." "My...