Skill vs. Gear

If you read just about any gun-related magazine or website, you'll see articles and advertisements talking about how the latest gun or gadget will help you hit the target. To be fair, a lighter, shorter trigger pull means there's less of a chance you'll move your gun as you press the trigger to the rear, and a new set of sights or a red dot optic can improve your chances of hitting the target on-demand. Read More

In The Worst Conditions, The Trijicon MRO® HD Is At Its Best.

The rugged design of the Trijicon MRO® HD means it's built to survive the roughest environments because that's what teams on the ground need. Plus, with a refined 2.0 MOA center dot and 68 MOA segmented circle reticle, the MRO HD puts you on target fast—even from non-standard shooting positions. Read More

Make Feathers Fly, The Browning Maxus II Wicked Wing in AURIC.

Get the shotgun that's optimized for waterfowl hunting. The soft-shooting, fast firing Maxus II features gas piston operation that is perfect for high volume shooting with heavy loads. Now in AURIC Concealment. Read More

Review: FN America Reflex

According to the dictionary, a "Reflex" is an automatic or unthinking response to an external stimulus. That makes the chosen nomenclature of FN America's newest pistol only half true. While it's certainly a response to outside stimuli, it's far from unthinking. We should probably start by delving into the market forces that brought us to this point. Read More

Learning How To Shoot A Revolver

I have to confess that I never understood America's love for the wheelgun. I mean, sure, it was state of the art for, say, 1885 and continued to be relevant through the first part of the 20th century, but when semi-automatic pistols started showing up and getting more and more reliable, I never really saw the point of a revolver. Read More

Review: Multigun Cleaning Kit from Radcolube and Otis

I recently had the opportunity to try out the new Multigun Cleaning Kit from Radcolube CLP and turned out thoroughly impressed with its performance and the value it offers. I'm not easily impressed by cleaning kits because many of them are fine, but nothing out of the ordinary. Read More

2023 New Optics Guide

Optics remain the preserve of ever-escalating innovation. Whether new technologies are introduced in a multi-purpose riflescope, existing tech is miniaturized for a micro-red-dot sight to fit on a pistol or once prohibitively expensive equipment like thermal sights are made increasingly affordable, the world of tactical optics is always exciting. Read More

You Are Responsible For Your Own Safety

I have often used the phrase, "You are responsible for your own safety" to remind us that we each bear the burden of protecting ourselves from a criminal attack. But, it goes further than that. It also relates to any time that I am handling a firearm or am around others handling firearms, as it is my primary responsibility to see that I don't wind up getting "accidentally" hurt. Read More

Stocks and Grips: An Evolution

The evolution of rifle stocks and pistol grips, from wood to modern polymers, has played a pivotal role in shaping human history, from their early emergence as tools for hunting and protection to their modern significance in sport, defense, military and law enforcement. Read More

Fightin' Iron: Survival

In the summer of 1959, the Marine Corps saw fit to send me to a unique base in the eastern Sierra mountains of California. Officially known as the Mountain Warfare Training Center and unofficially as "Pickel Meadows," this was a different duty station. Originally intended to train Marines in cold-weather warfare—as in North Korea—the base had expanded to include courses in mountaineering and escape and evasion. Read More

Kimber Launches Retroactive Limited Lifetime Warranty

Kimber has an enviable reputation among enthusiasts for producing products of premium quality and trusted reliability, but a new limited lifetime warranty announced last week heightens that loyalty to its customers. Read More

I Carry: Springfield Armory Echelon 9 mm Pistol in a Crossbreed Holster

Springfield Armory recently released its new Echelon handgun, a full-size, polymer-frame, striker-fired 9mm pistol built new from the ground-up. With a removable Central Operating Group that contains the trigger and striker, similar to the Beretta APX and SIG Sauer P320, the Echelon's serialized chassis can be placed into small, medium or large-size grip frames. Read More

The Kar98az

By most standards, the Mauser Gewehr 1898 (Gew 98) can be considered the ultimate bolt-action rifle. In the United States alone, the Springfield Model 1903, Winchester Model 70 and Remington 700 all owe design and feature elements to the Gew 98. Read More

First Look: Rossi R95 Lever Action Rifle in .30-30 Win.

Rossi USA just released a new lever action, the model R95 chambered for the venerable 30-30 Win. centerfire rifle cartridge, which to many people represents the quintessential .30 caliber lever action cartridge that has remained relevant since its debut in the late 1800s. Read More

First Look: PARD TD 32 Thermal Night Vision Scope

PARD has just released the new TD 32 Thermal Night Vision Scope, which features PARD's Dual Spectra imaging technology that combines long-distance thermal detection along with high-definition night vision, a ballistics calculator and a laser range finder all into one single unit. Read More