Firearms
Military
Black Widow and the Brain: Palladyne and Red Cat Prove the Future Is Autonomous
Too Tough to Die: The M14
Some rifles fade into obscurity. Others refuse to go quietly. Then there’s the M14…the Cold War warhorse that refused retirement, kept punching past its prime, and earned a [Read more...]
Craft Holsters Makarov Tuckable IWB Holster Report
As my dear readers both on Patreon and here on The Loadout Room are aware, I’m a longtime fanboys of the 9x18mm Makarov pistol. Granted, the Mak isn’t quite the all-time sentim [Read more...]
CIVIVI RS71 Review : Big Blade Energy
Some knives are tools. Others are toys, the samurai sword you show off to Jeff from down the street. The CIVIVI RS71? It’s both, with the attitude of a dive knife, the action [Read more...]
CLASSIC COLD WAR PISTOL SHOWDOWN: Beretta vs. Makarov
“The WeekenD’orr” Beretta vs. Makarov: Who’s The Big Winner? Okay, mea culpa: as my shooting buddies know, I’m a big-time Beretta fanboy. The 9mm Be [Read more...]
Tommy Gun Madness: The Thompson Submachine Gun
How one brutally effective American icon bridged Prohibition and World War – and became one of the loudest symbols of American firepower. Before Delta carried suppressed MP5& [Read more...]
Firing the Full-Auto Steyr AUG
Sprayin’ and prayin’ like Karl from Die Hard, I finally got to rock the Steyr AUG in full-auto—and lemme tell ya, that progressive trigger ain’t for the faint of finger. [Read more...]
M60 Pig: America’s Jungle-Eating, Belt Fed Freedom Machine
It weighed over 20 pounds, jammed when it felt like it, and chewed through belts of 7.62 NATO like a chainsaw on meth…but for the American warfighter in Vietnam, the M60 was [Read more...]
My First Single-Action Revolver Purchase: Heritage Rough Rider .22 LR/.22 WMR Range Report
As those of you dear readers who also read my stuff on The National Interest may recall, back on 2 January 2025, my review of the Ruger Wrangler .22 LR single-action (SA) revolv [Read more...]
HOP Munitions 9mm and .300 Blackout Ammo Review
American Made Excellence You know what I love? When something unexpected just works, no drama, no disappointment, just pure performance. That’s exactly what I found shooting HOP [Read more...]
Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X: A Thoroughly Bright Review
Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X: A Thoroughly Bright Review In a world that can get unexpectedly dark, whether you’re negotiating the treacherous terrain of your living room c [Read more...]
Breek Arms Sledgehammer: The AR-15 Charging Handle That Gas Can’t Touch
There are few things more frustrating than sending rounds downrange with your favorite suppressed AR-15, only to get a hot faceful of carbon gas like you’re LARPing as a chim [Read more...]
Trijicon ACOG: The Ultimate GWOT Optic
The ACOG didn’t earn its place through flash or hype—it earned it by showing up, holding zero, and never quitting, no matter how bad things got. [Read more...]
Civivi Brazen Review: The Best Budget EDC Knife under $75?
Not every knife needs to be the main character. Flashy, all dressed up, and sparkling with superhuman power and costuming. Some blades aren’t here to steal the scene, they [Read more...]
G43 Review: The Compact Powerhouse for EDC
In the ever-evolving world of concealed carry, the Glock 43 has emerged as a top-tier choice, trusted by seasoned firearm enthusiasts and new carriers alike. With its ultra-compact [Read more...]
