In the last few years one style of Filipino fighting knife has become amazingly popular it’s know as the karambit and it seems like most major knife manufacturers have one in production and on the market. Seeing this trend the leadership team at DoubleStar Corporation decided to try their hand at this market and commission […]
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Watch: Walther Q4 TAC First Look
It’s not secret that I’m a fan of Walther firearms. Ever since I first picked up the P99AS I felt like Walther had somehow taken a mold of my hand. The ergonomics are incredible. Personally, I wish the paddle magazine releases would return, but I understand that Americans like buttons. The PPS M2 is one […]
First Look – The RIA VR 60 12 Gauge Semi Auto
Box Fed shotguns are an absolute blast. While I love the tube for its merits something about a box fed shotgun is just fun. Remington and Mossberg both agreed and released mag fed pump actions, but let’s face it, mag fed should mean semi-auto. Rock Island Armory is certainly taking that route with the RIA […]
Virginia State Police Selects SIG SAUER P320 Pistol: The Move to Modern Modular Design Continues
Joining DHS, the US military and a host of other police agencies, the Virginia State Police has officially selected the SIG SAUER P320 Pistol as their official duty sidearm. The Virginia State Police is comprised of three bureaus, with over 2,100 sworn personnel, providing exemplary service to the public, and other law enforcement and criminal […]
Iron Sights: Rugged and Dependable
There are a myriad of options available for rifle accessories, including sights. How do you narrow down what will best suit your rifle? That all depends on what you’re looking to get out of your build. Whether your interest is long distance shooting, quick target acquisition, or just some plinking, the aim of this post […]
When You Want the Fastest Sights in Any Light, Choose XS F8 Night Sights
Let’s face it, stock plastic sights leave a lot to be desired. Most of us replace the stock sights as soon as they drift a little, get damaged, or we come up with a great excuse to tell our spouse of why we need to spend the cash. When you’re ready to spend the cash, […]
First Look: Spike’s Tactical Roadhouse .308 AR-10
Spike’s Tactical has a well-established name for making some of the coolest rifles out there. From fun lowers to high-performance dream rifles they’re all available at Spike’s. In our recent series of AR-10 rifles we came upon the Roadhouse in .308. Built like Schwarzennager should wield it, the Roadhouse is beefy. Of course everything is […]
SMG, MP, PDW…Oh My: Forgotten Weapons Explains Submachine Gun Terminology
The guys at Forgotten Weapons have done a great video which explains small caliber machinegun terminology: submachine guns, personal defense weapons, and machine pistols. Terminology. Forgotten Weapons tells us who makes them, why they exist and their place in military history. Submachine Gun: Pistol caliber, fully automatic, and fitted with a shoulder stock. For example, Thompson, […]
DoubleStar Noogie: Perfect for Summer Parties
The Noogie by DoubleStar takes the art of popping bottle tops and puts a twist on it with this handy tool, and just in time for summer. While the Noogie may look like a weapon that is commonly referred to as “Brass Knuckles” it is in fact not designed to be a weapon. The team […]
Thureon Defense 9mm PCC
Continuing our coverage of pistol-caliber carbines we were alerted to Thureon Defense. The now cliche questions are always, “Does it take Glock mags?”, and “Does it come in 10mm?”. The answer to both is YES. Thureon Defense is a small specialty company based in Germantown, WI. What do they specialize in? TRUE pistol-caliber carbines! These […]