First impressions are the rule, but the Salming Race 3, in this case, certainly is the exception. I eagerly anticipated trying out the Salming brand. As a runner who leans towards the natural/ minimal side of the spectrum Salming products offer a happy medium especially when considering a race platform, with their “no nonsense running” […]
Fox Knives Introduces Black Fox Nidhug Tactical Slipjoint
Fox Knives recently revealed it would be expanding its value-oriented Black Fox line in 2017, with several new models slated to join the budget catalog. First out of the gates is the Nidhug, a tactical slipjoint folder designed by Mikkel Willumsen that brings Fox style to the masses in a sub-$50 package. Designed for wide legality, it has a stiff back […]
FLIR Reaps the Rewards of Armasight Deal with New Products at SHOT
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) There’s no denying that FLIR had a big year in 2016. Indeed, the Wilsonville, Oregon-based manufacturer acquired Armasight in a deal worth $41 million. Naturally, the industry took notice. We certainly did, which is why we made it a point to swing by the FLIR booth at SHOT Show this year, […]
Nexus Match Grade Ammo Makes an Impact at SHOT
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) SHOT Show in Las Vegas afforded us the opportunity to check out some of the hottest ammo products being released this year. One of the offerings that jumped out at us is Strategic Armory Corps brand Nexus Ammunition’s Match Grade ammo line for precision rifle applications, which uses “top-quality components and proprietary […]
Three Rivers Manufacturing Picks Up Speed with the Thunderbird
The next knife to roll out of the shop at Three Rivers Manufacturing (TRM) will be a retro-styled framelock flipper called the Thunderbird. Reminiscent of classic American car design, the company hopes the Thunderbird will help it race to the front of the high-end production knife pack in 2017 and beyond. Designed by company founder Les Halpern, the Thunderbird’s distinctive geometry injects some new life […]
Compact 5.56 Thunder: LWRCI’s Discreet and Powerful IC-A5 SBR
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) The United States Secret Service protects the sitting president and his or her immediate family, along with all former presidents and their spouses. They are unquestionably the most photographed security detail in the world. The men and women who work on a detail represent the last line of defense for […]
Advanced Liong Mah Endevour is First in a Full Slate of 2017 Releases
Hot on the heels of his latest CRKT model called the Remedy, and a custom collaboration with maker J. Bin, Liong Mah is introducing the Endevour into his line of high-end production knives. Mah says this big blade is the truest expression of his style yet and sets the stage for a full slate of releases he […]
Soulstealers – Chris K Photo
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) We’re going to be trying a few new thing now that SHOT show is behind us — one of those will be a February – long look at some great photographers…or, as the well informed call them, soulstealers. Why soulstealers? Because some primitive societies (note: like the Mayan Chiapas, not sniveling […]
Mossberg’s MMR Tactical Rifle Gets an Upgrade for 2017
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Whether you need it for duty or competition shooting, Mossberg’s MMR Tactical rifle is an all-around workhorse. Mossberg went ahead and added some serious updates to its tactical rifle for 2017. RELATED STORY: MVP-LC: Meet Mossberg’s Most Valuable Precision Rifle One major upgrade on the MMR Tactical is the trigger. Designed in conjunction with […]
Saturday Screeds: Put Bullets in the Meaty Bits
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) I’ve watched about 5,000 gunfights at this point, and the patterns that emerge are pretty clear. Some thoughts you might want to consider that I don’t think that the training community really wants to hear: 1. Most gunfights aren’t entangled gunfights. Empty-handed skills are important, but very rare once […]