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Before we start the side-by-side contrast and comparison between rifle ballistics’ 300 Blackout and 5.56mm NATO, let’s first dive into each of its humble beginnings. AAC’s take on the .30-cal Despite being a new caliber, the .300 Blackout has quickly risen to prominence in the last 20 years. It’s been popularly used in Special Operations […]
Meet SIG Sauer’s latest compact pistol: the P365-XMacro, wherein macro means more. Thanks to the upgraded magazine, the iconic P365 now has more capacity, shootability, and concealability—a must-have all-in-one package for an everyday carry pistol you’ll ever need. “Macro means more.” The premier firearm manufacturer introduced its latest addition to its P365 series last week, […]
You don’t need a lot of specialized knowledge to clean a Glock. But you do need to know how to clean a dirty Glock 17 slide—and not just in general, but specifically for your Glock 17. There are many different variations of the Glock pistol. The standard ones that most people think of have a […]
No matter how we see it, guns will always be the most dangerous equipment ever made, especially in the hands of individuals with mal-intent. And to continue serving and protecting the general population, law enforcement puts their lives at risk to buffer the unwarranted violence against these weapons. Thus, body armor is then required to […]
The Diana 34 EMS series is part of the brand’s premium line of break-barrel springers. This air rifle has been in production now for about 36 years years, but they’re bringing new upgrades to the table. Now, with its Easy Modular System, the Diana 34 EMS series provides enthusiasts with a designed-in customization capability. This […]
If you are an army veteran of a certain age, you experienced the many joys of sleeping in the venerable Pup-Tent, your very own Hilton Hotel in the field compared to the alternative of sleeping in a trench, jungle, ditch or foxhole. Thankfully, the improvement of technology also improved the sleeping experience of our soldiers, […]
Savior Equipment is a firearm case brand that I first stumbled across while at Shot Show this past January. I was immediately impressed with the design elements of the cases and their impressive build quality and function. A few months ago, I was able to get my hands on a couple of Savior Equipment cases […]
Praesidus Watches is a small niche watchmaker that is a really interesting fusion of the art of watchmaking and historical timepieces. Their first product was a historic recreation of the A-11 movement watch ordered in the hundreds of thousands to put on the wrists of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines of the US armed […]
“History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap.” – Ronald Reagan. The Wisdom of The Gipper When Vladimir Putin started this war in February, I’m not quite sure if he entirely anticipated the actual cost to his country in blood and treasure. He likely thought his massive army would […]
Winkler tomahawk knives are known for their durability and beautiful design, but exactly how good are they?