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 […]
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A Look Back At The SIG P226
SIG Sauer has been making headlines for a while now, especially after they were selected as the winners of the US military’s XM17 modular handgun competition. But something new is on the way… well kind of. During the SIG Next event that was held from June 24-26th 2024 they announced that they are bringing back, […]
Are YOU Prepared?
Fourteen earthquakes of 6.0 or greater magnitude since June 1st, (and many smaller ones), the 7th named storm of 2024 is another Category 3 hurricane, major flooding this year in the northeast, a very contentious election year, wildfires, cyber hacking is at an all-time high including threats to our infrastructure and transportation grids. Wars in […]
Torture Test Time for the Enhanced F Pistol
Many companies have a good warranty and stand behind their products and many go above and beyond with that notion. But rarely do you find the President and CEO of a company literally standing behind something that could blow up in their face as they use it, just to prove how good the product is. […]
The Enhanced F Pistol from Caracal USA, Excellence in Idaho
The Enhanced F pistol from Caracal USA emerges as a standout in the realm of polymer, striker-fired handguns. Designed with precision and adaptability in mind, this 9mm pistol caters to both tactical operators and civilian enthusiasts alike. With its innovative features and robust construction, the Enhanced F is engineered to provide a seamless shooting experience, […]
Glock 30 vs Springfield XDS 45 Cal Range Day Shoot Out
Going to the range is always fun, getting to shoot more guns and some awesome Black Hills ammo makes it even more so. In this case, I was testing my new Glock 30 with its 3.78″ barrel and comparing it to my old CCW pistol a Springfield XDS with its 3.3″ barrel. I wanted a […]
Another Glock? Yes It’s Another Glock For the LoadoutRoom
So there I was perusing the daily email when I saw it, a Law enforcement turn-in Glock 30 Gen 4 at a nice price from AIM Surplus. Try as I might I couldn’t pass it by and so a few days later I was at Grey Man Armory filling out paperwork, again. I’ll admit I’d […]
SHOT SHOW 2024, Day One in the Rearview Mirror
The SOFREP team was on the ground and meeting people at Industry Day AKA Range Day here at SHOT SHOW 2024. Day one is an outdoor event held at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City NV just outside of Las Vegas and what a day it was with plenty of guns and […]
Extended Magazines and New Earplugs or, How to Accessorize for Range Day
Never-ending magazines are just a thing from Hollywood but SGM has some extended magazines that allow you to shoot just a little longer whether you need to or not. These magazines are twenty-six-round magazines made for the Glock double stack .45 cal models. Imagine twenty-six .45 caliber bits of love all loaded into your Glock […]
The New Toy, if You Can Call a Glock 41 a Toy
I recently decided to swap out my Glock 21 for a new Glock 41 Gen 4. I was eager to see the difference in trigger pull and the slightly longer sight radius due to the longer barrel and its status as “Competition Size”. I had a brief chance to compare a Glock 21 model to […]