Courtesy of Tactical Life FLIR’s had a big year thus far, and the Oregon-based company isn’t showing any signs of slowing down with the announcement of the new FLIR ThermoSight Pro Series, which includes three rifle-mounted thermal imaging sights for tactical shooters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Powered by a 12-micron Boson thermal camera core, the FLIR ThermoSight […]
Top 25 Best Selling Blades of 2017: #4 BRS Replicant
Bladerunners Systems (BRS) had their ear to the balisong community when they designed the Replicant. It’s packed with features that flippers look for, like rounded handles and a crowned blade spine that make fast twists and twirls more comfortable. In a marketplace where production balisongs can sell for $500+, the Replicant offers truly elite performance for less. […]
Ruger Issues Safety Bulletin for Ruger Precision Rifles
Courtesy of Tactical Life Ruger has announced what it’s terming a “safety bulletin”—not a recall—for certain Ruger Precision Rifles. According to the press release, the issue here is that some Ruger Precision Rifles might experience interference between the aluminum bolt shroud and the cocking piece, also known as the firing pin back. In the rare instance […]
Language Lessons: Internal Ballistics – Powder Burn
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Language Lessons: Powder Burn by John Darwin – Cover photo courtesy Forensic Outreach Term: Powder Burn Relates to: Measurements(s) and Adjustments Applications of Use: Shooting, Reloading, Long Range Precision, “Throat Erosion”, Muzzle Velocity, Interior (often referred to as Internal) Ballistics Definition: The burning of propellant found in modern firearms relating to a percentage burned in a specific length barrel. […]
Top 25 Best Selling Blades of 2017: #5 Zero Tolerance 0850
The ZT 0850 brought together Todd Rexford, Dmitry Sinkevich, and Zero Tolerance, three of the biggest names in knife making today. This is a knife that only the combined forces of Rexford and Sinkevich could dream up, and no one but Zero Tolerance could actualize. The ZT 0850 features some of the most idiosyncratic details in the entire ZT catalog. The […]
Can Test: Liberty Leonidas Integral Upper on Seekins, Colt Lowers
Courtesy of Tactical Life It has taken a few years, but the popularity of the 300 Blackout is starting to settle. As the initial hype has faded and ammunition availability increased, its practical value has become more evident. That process is common in the firearms industry, but it’s more intense today thanks to social media […]
Just the (Tactical) Tip: Get Through Screening
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear JTT: Get Through Screening Fifty Shades of FDE We all go through some sort of screening process in our lives, some of us more than others. It sucks, but if you want to go places like the airport, theme parks, courthouses, concerts or a multitude of other places, it’s a […]
Steyr Celebrates 40th Anniversary of the AUG with the New STG 77
Courtesy of Tactical Life Let’s travel back in time to 1977. Jimmy Carter was in the White House, KISS was the biggest band in the world, the first “Star Wars” film had just hit theaters, and Steyr Mannlicher designed the short-stroke, gas-piston-operated Steyr AUG, which was adopted by the Austrian Army as its official battle rifle […]
Top 25 Best Selling Blades of 2017: #6 Benchmade Proper
The Proper was a welcome surprise from Benchmade this year. Nobody was expecting to see a non-locking folder from the company best known for their proprietary locking system, but the response to – and demand for – the Proper has been huge. The aptly-named Proper is very much a gentlemanly knife, with a 2.9-inch blade and classy red G-10 or green canvas […]
TOPS Grandpa’s Ax Takes Down the Competition
TOPS’ latest release brings Grandpa’s Ax to life. The full-tang belt ax is named after its designer, TOPS President Leo Espinoza’s father. Tool making is often passed down from father to son, not usually the other way around. But, in this case, TOPS President Leo Espinoza’s father caught the design bug from his son. The 11-inch Grandpa’s […]