For over three decades, the Beretta M9 rode in the holsters of American warfighters from Panama to Kandahar, a controversial yet steadfast companion that echoed through history with every sharp, unmistakable crack.
Firearms
M4A1 Block I: The Special Operations Origins of an American Icon
In the annals of modern warfare, few firearms have risen to such iconic status as the M4 carbine in its various forms and configurations. But before it became the ubiquitous symbol of American firepower, there was the Block I. A weapon forged in the crucible of special operations, where innovation and lethality walk hand-in-hand. The […]
YHM Turbo Integral Suppressed Upper : One Stamp Shop
When it comes to suppressed shorty AR builds, the typical path involves a short-barreled-rifle (SBR) stamp, a separate suppressor stamp, and the patience of Mother Theresa to wait for the ATF to process both. Granted, current wait times as of March 2025 are in the weeks, not months, but still, the annoyance exists. Yankee Hill […]
CZ P10S – The Budget EDC That Gets the Job Done (Mostly)
If you’re looking for a reliable, budget-friendly concealed carry pistol, the CZ P-10 S makes a strong case for itself, kind of like that one friend who always volunteers to drive but has a car that smells like last week’s Indian food. At an MSRP of just $399, you’re getting a subcompact 9mm with solid […]
Cerakote vs Rattlecan : The never-ending debate of Tactical Cool Factor
It’s the weekend, and let’s face it, if you own a rifle, at some point on a Saturday you’ve stared at it and thought, Man, this thing would look slick in coyote tan. Then you’re hit with a dilemma: do you fork over the cash to get a professional cerakote job, or do you grab […]
SHOT Show 2025
SHOT Show is always about new items, updated new models and new ways of doing old jobs. This year was no different and while I took the time to see all the new, there were some old favorites that I got to see and hope to show them here in the future. First and foremost, […]
Springfield Prodigy 4.25: This Ain’t Your Grandpappy’s 1911 (Unless Gramps Was a Damn Jedi)
The Prodigy 4.25 punches way above its price tag, delivering buttery-smooth ergonomics, dead-on accuracy, and just enough quirks to keep things interesting—because let’s be real, no budget-friendly 2011 is perfect.
T’was the Night Before Christmas, a Garfield Tale
Twas the night before Christmas and all thru SOFREP, all us mice were scurrying, we had missions to prep. For tis Christmas you see, a grand holiday, and we have friends and family everywhere, even some a world away. So now there are presents to wrap, veggies to chop, ham and turkeys to season, and […]
Navy SEAL Sniper’s New Video Game: Center Mass-Streets of Ramadi
I’ve been working hard with Maximum Games for two years to create a realistic sniper game with sim-like qualities but also making sure it’s not too complicated to maintain fun gameplay. I’ve been a gamer since my first Atari when I was obsessed with Stargate Defender! The game is based on the bestselling book about […]
10mm For Christmas Anyone?
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 […]
