Tag: Larry vickers
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Operation Acid Gambit: 35 Years Later
by Larry Vickers Vickers Tactical, retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran December 20, 1989, remains etched in the annals of American military history. On ... -
A Deep Dive into the 1911 Pistol’s Timeless Design
The 1911 pistol is more than a firearm—it's a living legend. Over a century since its inception, John Browning’s masterpiece continues to command respect on the ... -
The Enduring Future of the 5.56mm Cartridge
The 5.56mm cartridge remains one of the most debated rounds in military and civilian circles. -
Binoculars
As my friends know, one of my passions in life is high end optics. I have an extensive collection of WWII binoculars and optics, as well ... -
HK MR A4: The Civilian Evolution of a Legendary Combat Rifle
Among piston-driven platforms, the HK 416 has always been the gold standard. Now civilians have the MR A4 to carry on the tradition. -
Weapon Magazines
Magazines are the single most critical component of the weapons system; a properly designed and fabricated magazine can enhance a weapons reliability dramatically, whereas a poor ... -
Trigger Pull Weight for a Handgun
by Larry Vickers Vickers Tactical, retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran republished article Often I get asked in my classes what is an acceptable ... -
Weapon Lubrication with Larry Vickers
Many weapon systems will not tolerate lack of lubrication and continue to function for any length of time. The US military M16/M4 family and M9 pistol ... -
Heckler & Koch’s 75th Anniversary: Comparing the Options
Heckler & Koch, a name synonymous with excellence in firearms manufacturing, has been a staple in the world of tactical weapons for 75 years. To commemorate ... -
Carbine Slings
With the introduction of my quick adjust two point sling design by Blue Force Gear, I felt it was time to share some thoughts on carbine slings. -
Weapon Lights with Larry Vickers
by Larry Vickers Vickers Tactical, retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran republished article I have a lot of experience in low light/night time tactical ... -
Shooting on the Move
by Larry Vickers Vickers Tactical, retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran republished article All you have to do is watch the dash cam videos ...
