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Know Your WW2 Weapons: The German Panzerfaust

Posted on 23 June 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

Panzerfaust — The Story of Germany’s “Tank Fist”   Panzerfaust literally translates to “tank fist,” and it was one of several desperation weapons fielded by the Germans in the closing months of World War II to blunt the Soviet juggernaut and the increasing threats on the Western Front. First developed in 1942, as Germany’s fortunes…

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AK Corner: Romanian AK’s – The Best Among the Worst

Posted on 23 June 202323 June 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

Romanian AKs: The Best Among The Worst, The Worst Among The Best   As a long time AK disciple I can say without reservation the Romanian variant is my LEAST favorite of the AK Family. If we were doing family analogies, the Romanian variant could be likened to that flaky Drunk Uncle that only shows…

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Know Your Weapons: Remington Model 30

Posted on 3 June 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

Remington Model 30   Our story begins back in the Boer War of 1899. In their skirmishes with the South African republics, and despite the sizable numeric differences in their fighting forces, the British found the various guerillas and irregulars were shooting their men to pieces. A good part of the cause came down to…

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Know Your WW2 Weapons: The Welrod Pistol

Posted on 16 May 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

Welrod Pistol: Allied Assassination Tool   Welrod Technical Specifications Caliber .32ACP and 9mm Parabellum models Weight 48 oz Barrel Length 3.25″ Overall Length 14.5″ Method of Operation Manual bolt action, striker-fired with grip safety Feed System Metal box magazine with Ebonite coating that served as a grip Magazine Capacity 8 rounds (.32 ACP) or 6…

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Three Part Synopsis of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral by Dave Spaulding

Posted on 12 May 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

H/T Wynn   Gunfight On Fremont Street: O.K. Corral Part 1 Dave Spaulding gives a detailed break down of the gunfight, putting aside historical romanticism and getting down to the brass tacks of killing and survival with a firearm in the 19th century Old West. Part Two and Part Three can be found here.  …

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Know Your Weapons: The German Panzerschreck

Posted on 29 April 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

German Panzerschreck: Allied Tank’s Bane   The German Raketenpanzerbüchse 54 or “Rocket Anti-armor Rifle Model 54” was abbreviated to RPzB 54. German troops called it the Panzerschreck. This literally translates to “tank scream,” “tank fright,” or “tank’s bane.” The RPzB 54 was essentially a copy of the American bazooka tweaked in places and scaled up to better…

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Rifleman Corner: Light Precision: Build Guide for the SPR and DMR Platforms

Posted on 15 April 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

Light Precision: Build Guide for the SPR and DMR Platforms   There really a lot of misunderstanding surrounding the designated marksman rifle and special purpose rifle. People often confuse the role and the rifle. Since adoption into the US military doctrine, the actual rifles have changed several times, often leading to confusion over what it…

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Rifleman’s Corner: Complete Guide on How to Set Up Your Battle Belt

Posted on 15 April 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

Complete Guide on How to Set Up Your Battle Belt   A very thorough and detailed guide on setting up a practical and functional Rifleman’s/Battle Belt.  

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Know Your Firearms History: History of the Sound Suppressor

Posted on 7 April 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

History of the Sound Suppressor   Some families just have exceptional genes. The three Manning boys have done fairly well at football. John Moses Browning was the most successful firearms designer in human history, with 128 gun-related patents to his name. His brother Ed was also instrumental in the design of the iconic M1 Carbine….

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Know Your Firearms History: Dieudonné Saive – The Browning of Belgium

Posted on 15 March 2023 by The Tactical Hermit

Dieudonné Saive – The Browning of Belgium In the long list of WHITE MALE firearm inventors, Dieudonne Saive (a John Moses Browning contemporary) is right up there with Mikhail Kalashnikov and Hiram Maxim.  

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