The Loadout Room

ASK: What Gloves Are Those in Your Gear Reviews?

ASK is a series of posts answering questions asked by readers about vagabonding. Contact me to ask your own or view all ASK posts. “I’ve noticed that in some of your gear reviews you wear gloves in the product photography, which ones are they?” – FELIX D. (North Carolina, USA) ANSWER: When I first started doing gear […]

The Steyr Scout: Cooper’s Frontier Rifle

Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear The Steyr Scout: Jeff Cooper’s Modern Day Frontier Rifle Ian McCollum Jeff Cooper was an icon of the American firearms community, best known for his work with the Southwest Pistol League and father of modern practical handgun competition. Cooper was a Marine Corps veteran and avid hunter in addition, and […]

Gold Rush is on for Svord Von Tempsky Bowie

Svord Knives is teaming up with H.L. Dalis to produce a special, historically-accurate version of their long-running Svord Von Tempsky Bowie. Called the Gold Rush edition, this unique variant first released in a limited run of 25 pieces, but will soon see wider distribution. The knife takes its name from Gustavus von Tempsky, a Prussian […]

3 Must-Know Drills to Help You Identify & Clear a Gun Malfunction

Courtesy of Tactical Life Everything manmade will fail. I don’t care how expensive or well maintained your car, your watch or your gun is—eventually, it will fail. There are several common types of pistol malfunctions, and you need to know how to quickly clear them to get back in the fight. Over 90 percent of pistol […]

Exclusive Report: Running & Gunning the Beretta APX at an Insider Training Event

Courtesy of Tactical Life When it comes to marketing a product, the typical approach is to focus on the features and benefits of the product. It isn’t a surprising angle. The physical performance features of a product are easy to quantify and communicate. As a result, the design and manufacturing process is often driven by […]

Microtech Troodon Knife

This Microtech knife is named after the most intelligent dinosaur to ever roam the earth, the Troodon, also known as “wounding tooth”. “Our goal is to attain and maintain extremely high quality knives throughout the evolution of growth and change. Founder, Anthony Marfione’s objective is to ensure that every day, each customer will receive the […]

Ammo on Your Doorstep: Ammo Subscription

One of the challenges for shooters is finding consistent, accessible ammo at a reasonable price. This dilemma leads a lot of people to begin reloading. For the rest of us, we make our regular pilgrimage to the nearest gun store, sporting goods store or surf the internet looking for the right deal. Due to this […]

The Mexican Colt?

Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear The Mexican Colt? Just when you thought you’ve seen everything, you find another rock layer. At first glance most people think that the pictured revolver is a Colt Single Action Army Model of 1873. The ubiquitous Peacemaker with its plough handle shaped grip, three screws in the frame and distinctive […]

Why I Strategically Don’t Drink Coffee

I’m in the extreme minority as I don’t drink coffee and have cut it out of my life long ago for strategic and practical reasons, this is why. “Disguised as an aromatic and inviting liquid, coffee temporarily empowers us with energy and clarity while seducing us as its slave. Ultimately weakening our actual energy and […]

Celebrate Our Great Nation with the Nosler Model 48 Independence Day Rifle

Courtesy of Tactical Life In celebration of the birth of this great nation of ours, Oregon-based ammo and rifle maker Nosler has announced a special, limited edition run of 25 rifles dubbed the Nosler Model 48 Independence Day. RELATED STORY: 22 Nosler – A Powerful New Cartridge for the AR-15 Chambered in the company’s new 22 […]