All posts by John McQuay

John McQuay began his career as a US Marine Corps Scout Sniper. After leaving the Marine Corps as a Sergeant, he went to work for a large Indiana police department. There he worked in various capacities to include Patrol Officer, SWAT Sniper, Firearms Instructor and is now employed as a Patrol Supervisor. John is a NRA Certified LE Firearms instructor, competitive pistol and rifle shooter. He is passionate about the right to keep and bear arms and enjoys educating citizens on the safe use of firearms for competition and self-defense.

Accuracy International PSR Magazines on Sale at Brownells

Accuracy International Magazines are not cheap, but they are quality components. We were happy to see that Brownells currently has them on sale for $49.99. Get them while you can. These are real Accuracy International AICS ten round magazines with a Flat Dark Earth teflon coating. They are the same magazines used in the US Army’s Precision Sniper Rifle System. Click the image above or the affiliate link to Brownells Here to purchase.

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TriggrCon 2017

TriggrCon 2017 is a relatively new trade show held in Tacoma, Washington. John Hwang of Defense Marketing Group has assembled some of the best firearms and accessory manufacturers that the Northwest United States has to offer, as well as others from across the country. The show kicked off on Thursday with a industry only range day at a secluded location away from any possible protests (this is western Washington). Friday the show opened at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center for industry members only. Saturday and Sunday are open to the public. While many in the general public take offense to the “industry only” days, it offers a great opportunity for networking and allows media better access to bring coverage to shooters who are not able to physically attend the show.

While walking the isles I heard many exhibitors and attendees comment on how the show has grown from last year. Judging by the turnout this year, I expect that this show will continue to grow and possibly help fill the gap between each SHOT Show (typically held in January). There was a great assortment of innovation with a handful of the odd thrown in. There were even some glimpses of products that won’t be released publicly until the SHOT Show in January. Below is just a handful of the products we encountered. Continue reading TriggrCon 2017

TriggrCon 2017, Tacoma, WA

TriggrCon 2017 is underway at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center in Tacoma, WA. TriggrCon is a gathering of some of the best firearms and accessory manufacturers in the Northwestern US. The show runs through Sunday and is open to the public. Check out TriggrCon.com for details. If you are in the Tacoma area, check it out. If you see us wandering about, stop and say Hi!

Mail Call Mondays Podcast #9 – 6.5 Grendel and the Faxon Match Series Barrel

This week we discuss the 6.5 Grendel cartridge and where it fits in the precision rifle world. We also cover the new Faxon Firearms Match Series Barrels.
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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #8 – What’s up with the Remington 700 Long Range?

This week we discuss the issues we have had with the Remington 700 Long Range (.300 Winchester Magnum) and what steps we have taken to resolve them. Continue reading Mail Call Mondays Podcast #8 – What’s up with the Remington 700 Long Range?

Mail Call Mondays Season 6 #14 – What’s up with the Remington 700 Long Range


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Counterfeit Atlas Strikes Again

THIS is why I get upset about the Counterfeit Atlas bipods:

At the range this morning a gentleman saw my Atlas bipod and mentioned that he just really wasn’t happy with his. I was standing about five feet away from his rig and could see that it was a fake Atlas. He was sure it was legit because it says “Atlas Patented” on the bipod and the box had Atlas marked on it. I pulled my real Atlas off of the MATEN and pointed out the differences. I even showed him that the “problem” he was having with his didn’t exist on the legit model. THIS is the issue. He is a pretty friendly guy. There is no telling how many people he told about his “problem”. This may have cost several sales and cost B&T Industries some revenue. In addition, this guy got suckered into buying a Chinese product when he thought he was getting a good deal on an American made piece of hardware. I don’t have any issue with guys who just don’t like the Atlas or who think they are overpriced. That’s fine, don’t buy them. I just have issues with people who will buy stolen intellectual property and try to justify it. I have an even bigger problem with scumbags who will pass off counterfeit products and ripoff shooters who don’t know how to spot them.


 

Mail Call Mondays Podcast #7 – Suppressors, Sorting Brass and Kestrel Wind Sampling

This week we discuss Suppressors, Suppressor Covers, sorting brass by volume, Suppressor Alignment Rods and how I use my Kestrel Weather Meter for wind calls.

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Mail Call Mondays Season 6 #13 – Suppressors, Sorting Brass and Kestrel Wind Sampling


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