AuthorMike Searson

Mike “the Mook” Searson is a veteran writer who began his career in firearms at the Camp Pendleton School for Destructive Boys at age 17. He has worked in the firearms industry his entire life, writing about guns and knives for numerous publications and consulting with the film industry on weapons while at the same time working as gunsmith and ballistician. Though seemingly a surly curmudgeon shy a few chromosomes at first meeting, Searson is actually far less of a dick and at least a little smarter than most of the Mad Duo’s minions. He is rightfully considered to be not just good company, but actually fit for polite company as well (though he has never forgotten his roots as a rifleman trained to kill people and break things, and if you look closely you’ll see his knuckles are still quite scabbed over from dragging the ground). You can learn more about him on his website or follow him on Twitter, @MikeSearson.

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WCW | The French Apache

by Mike Searson | Jan 2, 2019 | | Guns, I'm with Roscoe, Weapon Crush Wednesday, Wheelguns

In today’s Weapon Crush Wednesday, the French Apache. No barrel, the grip is a set of brass knuckles…what’s not to like?

Winchester 1876 – Cimarron’s Tribute to Tom Horn

by Mike Searson | Dec 12, 2018 | | Guns, Lever Guns, Weapon Crush Wednesday

Workmanship on the Model 1876 rifle, from Horn’s signature engraved on the rifle’s side plate to the fire blued screws and safety catch on the butt of the lever is impeccable.

MNKF | M1917 Trench Dagger

by Mike Searson | Dec 10, 2018 | Blades | Fixed Blades

Today in Monday Night Knife Fights we get all into the M1917 Trench Dagger with Mike Searson.

Dead Air Ghost | Perfect for Poltergeists

by Mike Searson | Oct 31, 2018 | | Guns, STFU

The Dead Air Ghost is a mutiple role can our boy Mike the Mook wanted to check out, so he ran one…on a SIG and a Hi-Point, gawd help us. Here’s what he has to say ’bout the experience.

WCW | The Confusion Behind S&W’s Model 1.5

by Mike Searson | Oct 31, 2018 | Musings | Weapon Crush Wednesday, Wheelguns

We looked at the S&W Model 1 which was undoubtedly the puny 7 shot 22 Short peashooter, recently. But what’s the S&W Model 1.5?

Smith & Wesson’s First Revolver: The Model 1 | WCW

by Mike Searson | Oct 17, 2018 | | Guns, Mike the Mook, Weapon Crush Wednesday, Wheelguns

In WCW today, learn about the first revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson, the Model 1 which was the first commercially successful revolver to use rimfire cartridges.

WCW | The Mexican Colt?

by Mike Searson | Oct 10, 2018 | | Guns, Mike the Mook, Weapon Crush Wednesday, Wheelguns

In this edition of Weapon Crush Wednesday, Mike the Mook got himself a sixgun that wasn’t what it seemed…now he’s gonna tell you about it.

Colt’s “Dick Special” Detective Special Revolver

by Mike Searson | Sep 26, 2018 | | Guns, Mike the Mook, Wheelguns

Back in 1927 when Colt made firearms that people wanted and could actually buy, the company rolled out a new revolver based on their popular Police Positive Model. With its slimmer frame and shorter barrel, the new revolver was called “The Detective Special”. But to us, it was just a Dick. Elliott Ness famously carried one, as did Charles Lindbergh. The Dick Special was carried by police detectives, private detectives and anyone who wanted to discreetly carry a small frame .38 revolver. Colt dropped it from their lineup in 1992, just in time for concealed carry reform to start taking hold in America.

STFU! Bowers USS 22

by Mike Searson | Aug 30, 2018 | | Guns, STFU

The Bowers USS 22 is a quiet and rugged rimfire can for shutting up just about everything on the small side. A 22 suppressor is usually the first silencer that most people acquire. The cost is relatively low, performance is excellent, and it is a great way to...