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Firearms come in many forms, with some designed deliberately for distinct undertakings, such as long-range marksmanship with a precision rifle or a micro subcompact built for concealed carry. Others may fill multiple roles, like an AR-15, which can be used for plinking, hunting or competition. However, there is one type of rifle designed with excruciating […]
Originally published on Tactical Life The Samson SXS Lightweight is the latest handguard from Samson Manufacturing. RELATED STORY: 16 Optics, Triggers, Handguards & Barrels For Your Rifle This light rail system weighs in at just 6.8 ounces for the 13-inch version (a 15-inch model is also available), but make no mistake: it’s still rigid enough for […]
Featured Photo By: Lance Cpl. Stephen C. Benson Competition shooting has been increasing in popularity in the last several years for obvious reasons. It’s fun, useful, and it gives us plausible excuses to buy new guns. There is; however, a lingering doubt about the utility of competition shooting. Many tactical gurus claim that it will get […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Texas-based rifle maker F&D Defense has announced that its XAR Invicta rifle is now shipping. RELATED STORY: Pushing an AR-15 Out to 1,000 Yards with Falkor Defense’s Caitlyn PSR Touted as the first-ever folding AR platform rifle, the XAR Invicta is capable of being deployed in less than five seconds without any […]
I own a CZ Scorpion pistol and like many of you I was after a brace that closely resembles the factory stock. If you are in the market for a brace with velcro and rubber then there are several options. However, if you desire a meticulously machined piece of hardware, then look no further than […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Listening in on shooters’ conversations when the first Glock pistols hit our shores in the 1980s, you’d have heard some less-than-enthusiastic comments from a portion of the public and press. Eventually, a funny thing happened: The polymer-framed pistol from Austria went from damned to praiseworthy. Many of the handguns riding in holsters on […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life Earlier this year, Springfield Armory started shipping out a California-compliant version of its Saint rifle. Now, a featureless version of the Springfield Saint with a free float handguard has become available. Instead of the usual Saint six-position buttstock and Bravo Company Mod 3 pistol grip, the newest California-compliant Springfield Saint features […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life After being in the industry for over 30 years, I have come to appreciate the relationships I’ve made and the opportunities I have been afforded. One of those is the relationships is with the great folks at Gemtech. Last year, I was invited to the company’s facility in Boise, Idaho, to get […]
Optic options have increased greatly within the last couple years. The Aimpoint T-1 and T-2 now have competitors from all around the world. One of those competitors is famed optic maker Trijicon, who released the Trijicon Miniature Rifle Optic a couple of years back to much speculation and interest. Time has passed and the Trijicon […]
Courtesy of Tactical Life The commercial version of the Sig Sauer P320 might have undergone its share of controversy recently, but the Army—which picked a version of it as its official sidearm back in January—still has a pistol to test. And test they did, putting it through its paces for the U.S. Army Operational Test Command at Fort Bragg’s Range […]
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