The Kraken
Kraken is a Navy veteran who worked in Weapons Division in the 80s. He has a background in civilian law enforcement and corrections. His interests include hunting, fishing, pistol and long range precision shooting, bbq, racing, and current events.
Smith & Wesson Model 19-3
I recently picked up a nice Smith model 19-3. The dash three version was manufactured from 1967-1977 give or take a few months. It...
A Frankengun Build?
Opinions vary on “builds”. Most ARs that are “builds” are not what I consider a build. Slapping a lower parts kit in a stripped...
PSA Dagger Rail Split
This isn’t a picture that is circulating around the internet. Instead it’s from one of my local shops. PSA Dagger slide after trying to...
Mini-14 — Never Go Full-Semi-Auto (Parody)
Kraken shows up at the John1911 range with his Ruger Mini-14 and a staple converting it to a “binary trigger”. Binary specifically meaning a...
Tagged Out
The 2023 deer season is in the books. I had two bonus doe tags left and these two wandered in with 15 minutes of...
Kraken’s Dogs
Are you a dog or a cat person? It is an easy answer for me since I am allergic to cats. I don’t mean...
2023 Nebraska Buck
I have been down three weeks with respiratory infections. I finally got out yesterday. Packed cough syrup, coffee, water, sandwiches, and decided I was...
Kraken Buys a Wilson X9 4 Inch
I was in Omaha about two weeks ago and stumbled across a Wilson Combat X9 4 inch. It was the first one I had...
Beretta 92x Pickup
In my travels, I recently stumbled into a Beretta 92X that was priced as such, I couldn’t get away from it. I had briefly...
Bought a SIG 229
After busting Marky’s balls about 40 Smith and Wesson, I now have to eat some crow. To be clear, I really do not have...
Galco 5906 Holster
As everybody knows I have a weakness for 80’s and 90’s duty guns. They pop up in various places. This particular Smith 5906 was...
Sig Sauer M17
I acquired a P320 M17 last fall and being 100% honest, it kind of got back burnered and has been sitting awhile. Depending on...
Mossberg 590 Forearm
Just a warning, I am going to be in semi rant mode. I love pump guns for defensive shotguns and consider the 590 one...
SCAR 20S Ready For The Range
SCAR 20S Ready For The RangeThe SCAR is now wearing a Vortex Viper PST. I finally got some suitable rings in. Living outside of...
300 Win Mag Brass
There are 280 three hundred Win Mag brass that are de-primed and ready for a date with the FART (Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler). Once...
