Marine Minute provides a brief look into this years marksmanship competition. Photo courtesy of Marines.mil
Shooting
Days of Guns: H&R Tracker II Slug Gun
In a survival situation, two is one, and one is none. Backups are a big part of being prepared for anything, and firearms are just as important as any other tool in your gear or bug-out bag. This is an example of such a backup that can be found at a very low price if […]
Smith & Wesson Equips 3 M&P15 Rifles with Magpul’s MOE SL Accessories
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 […]
Days Of Guns: A Navy SEALs CZ-550 Sniper Rifle
The CZ (Ceska zbrojovka “Czech Armory”) 550 is a solid rifle I’ll give it that for sure. It is what I’d describe as a middle of the road “utility” gun. In the SEAL Teams a “utility” weapon was one that you could use for multiple purposes (close quarter battle or sniper ops). Mine came chambered […]
Mossberg 590 Shockwave: Tactical-Life’s ‘Gun of the Month’ For May 2017
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 […]
Midwest Industries Releases New M-LOK Handguards for HK MP5, SP89
Courtesy of Tactical Life Wisconsin-based accessories manufacturer Midwest Industries has introduced two new M-LOK handguards; one designed for the Heckler & Koch MP5, and another built for the HK SP89 pistol. As Soldier Systems points out, both will fit clones, too. Each handguard is constructed of 6061 aluminum and is hard coat anodized. See below for a rundown of features […]
9mm or 45 ACP? How the Age-Old Debate Should Really be Approached
Courtesy of Tactical Life The ability to adjust to unpredictable circumstances will always be more valuable than any piece of equipment. Most of the 9mm versus .45 debate exists in a vacuum, and ignores the real world application of the rounds. Yes, wounding characteristics are studied. Yes, carrying capacity and marksmanship mechanics are studied. But […]
TRUGLO Unveils Its New Eminus, Omnia Tactical Riflescopes
Courtesy of Tactical Life TRUGLO is giving shooters a pair of attractive new options with its Eminus and Omnia tactical riflescopes. Touted as being ideal for tactical, target and hunting with MSRs, TRUGLO’s goal with its affordable and accurate Eminus riflescope is to get in on the rise of long-range shooting sports. There are two different models in the Eminus series: […]
The Over Exaggerated “C” Clamp Grip | Hype or Not?
Over the past 6 years or so, combative and realistic shooting techniques have adopted a new, exaggerated shooting stance/style. I first saw this way of shooting while serving overseas and a couple of guys were using it during shooting drills before an op. The shooters who use this style of shooting claim that it reduces […]
All-American AK: The Century Arms C39 7.62x39mm Rifle
Courtesy of Tactical Life As import restrictions began to tighten on AK parts kits, the American market picked up the slack. Barrels and other parts made in America have improved and continue to increase in number and popularity. While it used to be cheaper to import military-surplus parts regardless of origin, American-made parts have become much more affordable […]
