Red Menace’s Reading Room: Kitchen Confidential

A book about the restaurant business, reviewed by someone in the restaurant business.

The Browning Hi-Power: Barry Lyndon in 9mm NATO

Barry Lyndon is probably one of Stanley Kubrick’s lesser known films. Although it won 4 Oscars, it is nowhere near the pop culture status of The Shining or Full Metal Jacket. The film is set in the mid to late 18th century, has about two action set pieces, is mostly people in rooms talking to … Continue reading The Browning Hi-Power: Barry Lyndon in 9mm NATO →

2021: The Year of Not Shooting

Red Menace's Goals for this upcoming year.

Red Menace’s Reading Room: Fatherland, by Robert Harris

Book review. An interesting read, for sure.

Quick Shots: Tanqueray Canned Gin and Tonic

Glad to see the classic G&T getting some love these days.

2020: A Year Finally in the Rearview

2020 is finally behind us. I think everything that can be said about 2020 has already been said elsewhere more eloquently than I could hope to match, so we’ll leave that aside. First I’ll recap how I did on my 2020 resolutions and then lay out my goals for 2021. 2020 Recap #1. Shoot at … Continue reading 2020: A Year Finally in the Rearview →

[Quick Shots] My Ruger AR-556: The Muttrah City Meme Machine

Standard issue carbine of SickmenInf, Winfantry, and Habibinf This Ruger AR-556 was the first AR I ever bought. I picked it up used at a gunshow (you might notice a theme developing there) for about $400. It was pretty rapidly replaced as my "go to carbine" by subsequent pistol builds. So with no real role … Continue reading [Quick Shots] My Ruger AR-556: The Muttrah City Meme Machine →

[Quick Shots] M&P Bodyguard .380: The Single Stack J-frame

First Quick Shots post. This week features Red's M&P Bodyguard

2020 Resolutions: The Halfway Mark

Almost hard to believe we're already halfway through 2020. As weird as this year has been, it would be dishonest not to hold myself accountable to the goals I set for myself this year. So, let's take at look at my progress so far... Shoot at Least Once a Week Verdict: PASS. I'm not sure … Continue reading 2020 Resolutions: The Halfway Mark →

The Hi Power Project Part I

Foreword Before I begin, I feel I need to preface this cannot possibly be an impartial review process. The Browning Hi Power is probably the gun I’ve wanted longer than any other. In fact, I’ve wanted for so long, I can't really remember what sparked my interest in it. I know it goes back to … Continue reading The Hi Power Project Part I →