Everyone loves a lever-action. At least, they should. In recent years, a lot has been made of the prospect of a “tactical” lever action rifle. I always thought it a little silly, as the lever action style of rifle has seen more tactical use than any of us are likely to see in our lifetimes. […]
Introducing the RIA 5.0 From Rock Island Armory: “I Have Never Been This Impressed…”
Rock Island Armory is known for a wide variety of firearms products — most of my friends know them for quality, entry-level 1911s. They’ve now added a new, more premium option for their firearm lineup — the RIA 5.0. And people are losing their ever-loving minds. What is it? The RIA 5.0, which the Armscor […]
SHOT Show Reveal: PSA Drops STG-44 Replica, Announces New “Battlefield” Line
Palmetto State Armory’s at it again. The same company that brought us the Rock and Dagger is taking a leap into yesteryear with a replica of the German-made STG-44. It’s part of what’s being called the Battlefield line, which is PSA doing what a bunch of history nerds have been hoping for for years. PSA […]
[WATCH] Forget Range Day, Man Builds Gun Range In His Own Basement
YouTuber The Collector has a thing for firearms, and he recently took it to the next level with an indoor range to rival any you’ve ever seen. It should be good. He spent $400,000 on it. It’s not even a run-of-the-mill range. It’s as bougie as imaginable. He’s nearly sound-proofed it so he doesn’t inconvenience […]
What Is A Holster Claw, And How Does It Work?
In concealed carry, there’s something of a debate concerning the best holster option: Is it leather? Is it Kydex? Is it some sort of hybrid? Or could it even be one of those gimmick atrocities that emerge from the mist about once a year? While leather once had market supremacy (for lack of any other […]
What the Hell’s a Tactical Pen?
Let’s be real. “Tactical Pen” is a weird name. Maybe you just got one for Christmas. Maybe you think it could possibly serve you as a self defense tool. Maybe you heard someone make reference to one and wondered What the hell is that? Whatever your reasons, it’s time you learned exactly what the hell […]
[FIREARM REVIEW] Kimber R7 Mako In 9mm Is A Beauty For Concealed Carry
Mid-2021 is when our friends at Kimber announced the new Kimber R7 Mako, a 9mm striker-fired handgun in the compact category. Since then, I’ve spent a lot of time with mine both at the range and carrying. I opted for the optics version, because I’m a dot guy now. Before we get started, here are […]
[FIREARM REVIEW] Taran Tactical Innovations Sand Viper
Every now and again you come across a handgun that blows your mind away. That’s how I felt when I first shot the new Taran Tactical Sand Viper. The TTI Sand Viper is a double stack 2011 chambered in 9mm. It ships with two 22 round and one 28 round magazines. At first glance, the […]
Springfield Armory Introduces The 1911 EMISSARY 4.25″ 9MM
If there’s one thing to be said about Springfield Armory, it’s that they are creating a wonderful lineup of both handguns and long guns. The newest addition to the family is the 1911 EMISSARY 4.25″ 9MM, which is an absolutely stunning piece of engineering. This handgun comes with a bunch of features that you’d be […]