The Loadout Room

WHAT DO I WEAR? CHOOSING AN EDC BAG

This article will address why I choose the bags / tools to carry at any given time. This is not an article about what I look for in a bag (see this article or a more recent one about sling / cross body bags). This is my current practice, and is subject to change. In general, […]

JTT: Get a Grip

(Originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Just The Tip: Get a Grip Dave Merrill Stippling is awesome. That is, it can be. If you DIY, not only may you end up futzing up your frame completely, it can end up being fugly. For the latter, take Gorillafritz’s example as seen in a special issue of […]

Tyrant Designs CNC Unveils New MOD ForeGrip Series

(Originally published on Tactical Life) Illinois-based aftermarket AR grip maker Tyrant Designs CNC is back with a new line of foregrips. Dubbed the MOD ForeGrip, these grips weigh just 1.7 ounces, feature an aluminum body with a polymer strap, and are compatible with M-LOK and KeyMod rails. Here’s the statement below from Tyrant Designs. RELATED […]

Recon Kit Bag: Hill People Gear’s Front Pack

(Originally published on Tactical Life) Hill People Gear stays concentrates on making gear that has a purpose in the field. The Recon Kit Bag takes the company’s thin Runner’s profile and adds a PALS grid on the front. This gives users the option of running low profile (size wise if not social wise) or adding their own PALS […]

MAKING THE PUSH-UP GREAT AGAIN

Introduction The push-up is an iconic exercise that has gotten a bit of a bad rap in recent years. In the old days, the push-up was declared to be one of the best exercises for building the chest, shoulders, and arms. The old-time strongmen were right! The push-up is outstanding in this regard, so what’s […]

First Look at Cold Steel Golden Eye With New HTR™ Opening Mechanism

In an exclusive sneak peek for KnifeNews readers, Cold Steel has revealed the new Andrew Demko-designed Golden Eye, which will be included in the company’s 2017 catalog. Although the company hasn’t disclosed the final specifications, the all-purpose EDC will feature a never before seen opening mechanism that combines a hole cut out and thumb ramp. […]

The Junk Drawer Weapon Light

Editors note: This was originally published over at Breach Bang Clear by Matt Duo Merrill. I’m terrible at selling. Not to say that I’m a bad salesman, but that I pretty much never sell anything. Color me lazy, but generally I just don’t like the hassle. Every once in a while some higher priced items get sold […]

THE GLOCK PISTOL AS C-PDW: AN EXAMPLE

There has recently been a fair amount of interest in some parts of the gun-world population about what I call the Civilian Personal Defense Weapon, C-PDW for short. In the chapter titled “Short Rifles and Long Pistols: The Quest for the ‘Civilian’ PDW” in Volume Four of my book series “Gunfighting, and Other Thoughts about […]

THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID: WEAPONOLOGY BY ED’S MANIFESTO

… it’s like arts and crafts with your favorite uncle who could totally kill you. DAY 1 The two day Weaponology class from Ed’s Manifesto started with hand-to-hand techniques that are not covered in most martial arts or self defense classes. It’s because they’re terrible. And brutal. And my absolute favorite. Much of the work […]

Upper Receivers: 22 Complete Uppers to Transform Your AR

(Originally published on Tactical Life) Customizing your AR for a caliber-specific scenario is as easy as pulling two pins. The modular characteristics of the AR platform make it one of the most versatile weapons systems ever designed. You can swap out upper receivers for a specific need, like CQB and home-defense work, or change the […]