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Article courtesy of Tactical-Life The Nordic Components NCT4 handguard is compatible with standard AR15-pattern uppers and accommodates most suppressors. Minnesota-based Nordic Components has launched the NCT4, a new handguard system designed for short-barreled, suppressed AR-15s that lets users extend the length of their handguard when operating with a suppressor. The NCT4 handguard is available in […]
Kershaw Malt and Hops knives The Malt and Hops are two new knives from Kershaw and custom knifemaker Gustavo Cecchini. Both feature Gus’ characteristic sculpted style but also have an interesting feature that (we admit) just may have been inspired by the fine brew we were sharing with Gus at the time: a flipper that doubles […]
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – When low light conditions hinder your close- to mid-range shooting, Sightmark’s new ReadyFire G6 Laser Sight (SM25008) allows for lightning-quick target acquisition. Ideal for tactical, home defense and hunting applications, the ReadyFire G6 easily mounts to any firearm with weaver/picatinny attachments. The Sightmark ReadyFire G6 delivers an ultra-bright, 515nm 5mW green laser […]
Marine Minute provides a brief look into this years marksmanship competition. Photo courtesy of Marines.mil
What type of knife does a knife maker carry? For fixed blade fabricator Morgan Koens, one of the answers is a customized Cold Steel XL Espada. “Any production knife I carry I modify so it’s one-of-a-kind,” Koens says. He tells us it’s a great way to carry something out of the ordinary without dropping top dollar on a […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Smith & Wesson has unveiled three new rifles in its M&P15 series that integrate Magpul‘s MOE SL accessories. RELATED STORY: M&P Performance – 6 Do-It-All Smith & Wesson M&P ARs The new M&P15 MOE SL rifles sport the MOE SL Carbine Mil-Spec stock, MOE grip, and MOE SL mid-length handguard in three different colors: Black, Stealth […]
Rick Hinderer Knives just released the Jurassic production model. The latest knife brings new design features and a new size class to the fast-growing Hinderer lineup. With a name like ‘Jurassic’ you might be expecting XM-24 proportions, but Hinderer’s latest is a reasonable mid-sized offering. Its 3.25” blade fills a size category that has been missing […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Welcome to the newest feature on Tactical-Life.com—our “Gun of the Month.” Each month our editorial staff gets together and discusses the world of firearms and what gets us genuinely excited. More times than not, you’ll see a new firearm as our selection, but being new is not a prerequisite for being […]
Magnets. How do they work? In the case of your everyday carry, they work best where you want a secure connection that’s still conveniently quick to release. And there’s arguably no better place for this than on your keychain! Throwing magnets into the mix makes removing your keys to unlock a door or use one […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Four months after picking the Sig XM17 to replace its Beretta M9 service pistol, the U.S. Army provided a clearer picture of its short- and long-term small arms goals for infantry units at the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)’s 2017 Armament Systems Forum last week. According to Military.com, Lt. Col. Loyd Beal III, head of Product […]
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