Courtesy of Tactical Life An outgrowth of the pistol-caliber MPX series, the modular MCX platform has turned heads ever since it was first introduced by Sig, and the latest Sig Sauer Rattler variants get our nod for “Gun of the Month” because of their reduced size. RELATED STORY: Daniel Defense DD5V2: Tactical-Life’s ‘Gun of the Month’ for August […]
JTT: Setting Up Outer Carriers
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear JTT: Setting Up Outer Carriers Fifty Shades of FDE Today’s tip is geared more for LEOs and those who wear body armor daily as a part of their job. Soft body armor technology has come a long way since it was first introduced decades ago. It’s lighter and stronger than […]
RevolutionARy: The 5.56-Sized POF Revolution .308 Battle Rifle
Courtesy of Tactical Life The AR-15 is a great platform. It’s light and mobile and can be fired quickly and accurately. It just doesn’t have much of a punch. But what if you could take the best attributes of the AR-15 and chamber it in .308? Wouldn’t that be revolutionary?” I was sitting in Frank […]
Benchmade Dresses Up Mini Grip with New Premium Configuration
Benchmade just announced the 556-1701, a new high-end variation of the Mini Griptilian. This limited edition folder features new materials all throughout its construction. Regular Mini Griptilian models come in standard, work-ready synthetics – either GFN or G-10. But the scales of the 566-1701 are milled titanium inlaid with wood. Benchmade utilized the flow-through construction seen on […]
Colonel Blades – Low Viz, High Function
All this talk about EDC and pretty pictures almost always show a knife in the mix. If you’ve given serious thought to what you’re carrying and why, you have considered the reasons for carrying and using one. Whether rescue, secondary weapon, work-related or opening cartons of coke at your local movie set, the reasons vary. […]
TOPS Launches Missile Strike After Vet’s 7-Year Tour
The TOPS Missile Strike is the latest combat knife released by the Idaho-based company. The new knife exhibits an aggressive, tactical profile drawn up specifically for those serving in the military. Designer Kelly McCulley spent seven years in the service, and seven years being disappointed in the combat knife offerings available to soldiers. “[He] never liked the […]
The ADV80: The Pinnacle Bruiser of Custom Land Cruisers
Courtesy of Tactical Life Land Cruisers aren’t for everyone, but Rodney Wills isn’t “everyone.” Rodney has lived a life of constant immersion. He just can’t do anything casually. He’s been diving head-first into the deep end of myriad pools since he was a teenager. It was then, before he could drive, that his love for BMX […]
Update On The Raven Concealment Moduloader Pocket Shield
I’ve been using the Raven Concealment ModuLoader Pocket Shield mounting system designed by Chris Fry (MDTS) for almost a year now. For quite some time I just carried the mid-sized TDI KA-BAR knife on it. About a month ago I added a custom made Kydex sheath made by Hawaiian Punch Industries for my ASP Key […]
Review: Hill People Gear Runner’s Kit Bag
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Review: Hill People Gear Runner’s Kit Bag Mike Durand What do runners think about when they run? The distance? How their bodies are aching? The XL King Arthur Supreme pizza and 18 pack of Coors Light they’re going to destroy post-run? Those are all likely scenarios, but someone must […]
Run-Flat Tires: What Are They and Should I Use Them?
What is a run flat tire? A run-flat tire is either a pneumatic vehicle tire specifically designed to resist the negative effects of deflation when punctured or the term may also refer to a standard wheel and tire that has a run-flat device affixed, see ‘auxiliary-supported’ below. This enables the vehicle to continue to be driven (at reduced […]