Jim Downey

About Me
Sex: Male
City: Columbia MO
Profession: Writer, book & document conservator
Find me online: http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/
Quotes: "Sometimes, I think we're alone. Sometimes, I think we're not. In either case, the thought is staggering." - R. Buckminster Fuller
Likes and Interests: All manner of things, some of which are obscure or just plain weird. Check my blog and Facebook for details.
Articles
Alexander Arms AR15 .50 Beowulf Review: “A Rifle Capable of Breaking Both Shoulders of a Moose”
Uncategorized - 02.21.2012
Alexander Arms AR15 .50 Beowulf Review: “A Rifle Capable of Breaking Both Shoulders of a Moose”
If you get a chance to shoot the Alexander Arms AR15 in .50 Beowulf, don't hesitate. It may look and feel like any old AR platform, but it isn't. With .50 Beowulf it has the power to stop a moose, but ... Read More
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Review: Olympic Arms Whitney Wolverine .22 LR
Uncategorized - 02.20.2012
Review: Olympic Arms Whitney Wolverine .22 LR
The Whitney Wolverine looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie. And although the design didn't catch on, it really was ahead of its time. It's the kind of gun which you want to sh ... Read More
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Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16
Editor Reviewed - 4.3 User Rating
M1A SOCOM 16
The Springfield M1A SOCOM 16 is a semi-automatic carbine chambered in 7.62 NATO or .308 Win. The M1A is the civilian version of the famous M14, which was once a standard issue US military rifle. It was also kno ... Read More
4 User Reviews
Boberg XR9 (VIDEO)
Editor Reviewed - 3.5 User Rating
XR9 (VIDEO)
The Boberg XR9 Shorty is a small-frame semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm and 9mm +P. The company says that the Shorty is "the world's most powerful 9mm pocket pistol." It is designed with some pretty heavy ... Read More
6 User Reviews