Firearms
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Grimdark armoury
The weapons of Warhammer 40,000 (Part 1). << Trigger finger in the loop Interrupted service >> This week I’m going to talk about the weapons of Warhammer 40,000. Or rather, I’m going to start talking about them, because this topic… Continue reading
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Trigger finger in the loop
Bump stocks, forced reset triggers, and some more thoughts on automatic rifles. << Automatic fail TBC >> Hello. I was planning to do a more science-fiction themed post this week but realised that I have a bit more to say… Continue reading
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Automatic fail
What Hollywood gets wrong about automatic weapons. << How to spot a suicide bomber TBC >> This week I’m picking up another topic which was inspired by watching the latest Season of Reacher. Last week I spoke about how apprehending… Continue reading
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You spin me right round baby…
The science of external ballistics. << Barrel envy Fashion victims >> Hello again. Continuing the ballistics trend, this week I’m talking about external ballistics. So far, we’ve covered wound ballistics, intermediate ballistics (with a deep dive on silencers), and internal… Continue reading
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Barrel envy
Gun design principles and internal ballistics. << The underwater nuclear family You spin me right round baby… >> Hi there and Happy Thursday. This week I’m picking up the ballistics thread again. We covered wound ballistics and intermediate ballistics a… Continue reading
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Silencers: not very silent
The reality of firearm suppressors. 🎧 Audio narration available for subscribers. Sign up below to access. << Bullets flying backwards Send in the troops (Part 1) >> Update: Wow, this article has really blown up. If you’re new here, you… Continue reading
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Bullets flying backwards
The strange world of intermediate ballistics. << Jelly vs. lead Silencers: not very silent >> How time has flown. I started Military Realism a year ago this week with an article marking the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord (a.k.a. “D-Day.”). I… Continue reading
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Jelly vs. lead
The myths and realities of wound ballistics. << The importance of being alive Bullets flying backwards >> Hello again to all my new and regular readers. Last week’s post was called “The importance of being alive,” but the original working… Continue reading
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Reacher’s last chance (Part 2)
Season 3: Pedantic points and cargo cult screenwriting << Reacher’s last chance (Part 1) Easter greetings and a bit about me >> Hello again and welcome back. I hope you enjoyed last week’s analysis of the absolutely ridiculous fight scene between… Continue reading
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Reacher’s last chance (Part 1)
My review of Season Three << What do you do in the army? Reacher’s last chance (Part 2) >> Hello again and happy Thursday all. This week (and next, TBC) I’m reviewing Season Three of Reacher, Amazon Prime’s adaptation of… Continue reading
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Magical instant bullets
Unreal Tournament weapons: Part 3 🎧 Audio narration available for subscribers. Sign up below to access. << Flak Cannons and shotguns Custard bombs >> Update: If you want to see more Unreal Tournament articles, check out my pieces on laser… Continue reading
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The Flak Cannon makes no sense, but I love it regardless
Unreal Tournament weapons: Part 2 🎧 Available in audio << Dr. Strangelove and Mutually Assured Destruction Magical instant bullets >> Hello again. This week I’m bringing another instalment in our Unreal Tournament weapon critiques. I’ll turn my beady eyes on… Continue reading
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The military lone wolf in Hollywood storytelling
And why this person is an (oxy)moron. << TNT vs. dynamite Attention and the military >> Hello again. This week I’m going to go on a bit of a rant about “lone wolf” operators in movies and TV (as well… Continue reading
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Firearm fails: Pushing the envelope of pistol performance (Part 3)
The talented amateurs take on the hardened professionals… and win. << More bang, less light: Explosions in film and TV (Part 3) Film fashion faux pas >> This week I’m going to be writing a “bonus” follow up to my two-part… Continue reading
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Firearm fails: Pushing the envelope of pistol performance (Part 2)
The limitations of biology and physics. << Firearm fails: Pushing the envelope of pistol performance (Part 1: Historical and tactical confusion.) Will the real Jack Reacher please stand up? >> As promised, this week is a follow-up to last week’s… Continue reading
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Firearm fails: Pushing the envelope of pistol performance (Part 1)
Historical and tactical confusion. << Just stepping out to the Andromeda Galaxy for a coffee Firearm fails: Pushing the envelope of pistol performance (Part 2: The limitations of biology and physics.) >> Handguns get the worst firearm treatment This is the… Continue reading
