Yes Please Santa! Just beware, you’ll do more than shoot your eye out with this one. The 10mm cartridge was designed in response to the cataclysmic 1986 FBI Miami shootout in which FBI agents using 9mm caliber pistols were seriously outperformed. Regardless if the argument was true or not, the cartridge has endured. Yes, it […]
Firearms
Pic of the Day, Doing the Alps Army Style
Recently, part of the SOFREP family was in the field training in the European Alps with local allies. The air was thin and chilly, the ground rocky and covered in snow with beautiful vistas that truly belonged on postcards. Training during the trip involved taking advantage of the local terrain with plenty of rappelling and […]
The Hydra MARCK-15 H21, the Latest Version of Hydra’s Modular Rifle
Hydra Weaponry, Maine’s top gunmaker and the brains behind the MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System knows how to cater to the Glock crowd. Their latest creation? A modular rifle built around the .45 ACP, the second most popular caliber in civilian, law enforcement, and military circles (right behind 9mm). Enter the Hydra MARCK-15 H21 Modular Rifle—a […]
A Smoking Relief: Why Cigars Are a Veteran’s Best Relaxation Tool
A Smoking Relief: Why Cigars Are a Veteran’s Best Relaxation Tool  I am not here to explain why cigars are either good or bad for your health. I am here to share with you about an experience that you and I had at least once during our military careers. Before I joined the military, […]
Modular Pistol Showdown
I have been fascinated with the thought of modular weapons systems for as long as I can remember. I tend to fluctuate between wanting to keep pistols bone stock and going absolutely crazy with customizations. Modularity really helps with the latter, so today I’d like to look at 3 modular handgun systems today. We will […]
Crye JPC 2.0 Maritime
Hey everyone, I wanted to take a break from the tips and include a review of my favorite Plate Carrier (PC.) I have been wearing this plate carrier for the last 3 years, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations in several key areas. First and foremost, the construction of this plate carrier is […]
The Remington V3 TAC 13, Your Close-In Support Powerhouse
The Remington V3 TAC-13 isn’t your grandpa’s shotgun—it’s compact, quick, and hits like my truck. Built on Remington’s proven VersaPort gas system, this semi-auto packs versatility into a design that’s a blast to shoot. The 13-inch barrel and shock-absorbing Raptor grip keep this beast manageable and surprisingly comfortable, even if it looks a little intimidating […]
The M70 Yugo Pattern AK Rifle
So yes, let’s start off by getting this out of the way. Yes, AKs are the “bad guy” rifles in the eyes of most of the Western world, but let’s put this aside and look at the Zastava M70 pattern rifles. First, let’s explain the difference between standard AKM rifles and Yugo patterns. The terms […]
Smith & Wesson 327 TRR8, A Fast Shooting Wheelgun
I’m a history guy and I like a good history story. As with many people, I also enjoy a pistol that shoots well especially a revolver. Smith & Wesson manages to combine all of that in the 327 TRR8 revolver. But WHY, you ask, why should I care about a revolver in this day and […]
Rad Interviews Novritsch
Rad from 801Airsoft interviews Chris Novritsch! Utah Airsofts own Rad sits down with Chris Novritsch, owner of a massive Youtube channel and airsoft company to talk all things Airsoft Wargames. This interview was Hosted at our local indoor shoot house www.801airsoft.com in Layton Utah.