modular

Modular Pistol Showdown

I have been fascinated with the thought of modular weapons systems for as long as I can remember. I tend to fluctuate between wanting to keep pistols bone stock and going absolutely crazy with customizations. Modularity really helps with the latter, so today I’d like to look at 3 modular handgun systems today. We will […]

Rad on Gear: Protect your eyes in style with these Hackett Shooting Glasses

Whether you’re riding a motorcycle, popping off rounds at the range, or just spending a day in the great outdoors, it’s absolutely imperative that you protect your eyes. They aren’t just the windows to your soul, they’re the only way you’re going to find your way home (and back here to The Loadout Room). In […]

Now, however, it would seem Russia’s military is set to begin fielding two new service rifle platforms — and in characteristic Russian style, they appear to combine elements of their Soviet history

Russia’s new service rifles: Soviet firepower with an American flare

Few rifles have achieved the legendary status of the Soviet rifle of choice: the Kalashnikov AK-47. Its price, reliability and .30 caliber stopping power have made it a favorite among gunslingers everywhere from Third World dictatorships to high-end gun collections. Its legacy even continues to thrive in the Russian military today, in the form of the […]

Elzetta modular flashlights: Model A313

Modularity is a highly sought-after feature of many everyday carry (EDC) product categories. In the flashlight category, I don’t think anyone offers a better modular product than Elzetta. They are American-made, tough, and extremely effective. My model A313 is now a staple in my EDC for several reasons – primarily the modularity that I previously […]

First Look: Glock Unveils 3 New Pistols, Including ‘Crossover’ Glock 19X

It was a very cold and rainy morning in December when a group of media contributors gathered at Glock’s headquarters in Smyrna, Ga. We had all been invited to see the new pistols that Glock is launching for 2018. As is the usual case, we all had to sign non-disclosure agreements and, as we met, […]