If you’re excited about the possibility of the U.S. Army transferring its surplus M1911 pistols to the Civilian Marksmanship Program for sale to the general public but find yourself wondering exactly how this is all going to go down, a clearer picture is starting to emerge thanks to a recent CMP email update. The message starts off by stating […]
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Hands On The DRD Tactical Kivaari in .300 Norma Magnum
*Photo courtesy of Tactical Life For anyone not familiar, DRD Tactical‘s .338 Lapua Magnum Kivaari—which means “rifle” in Finnish—was designed around the company’s AR-based takedown system, but it encompasses significantly more research and development than the company’s CDR-15 and Paratus models for which DRD Tactical has become famous. The Kivaari uses the same patented takedown method […]
Less Lethal 870: Wilson Combat’s 12-Gauge Launcher
Less-lethal technologies have come a long way over the years, both in launchers and with munitions. Wilson Combat is known for its premier line of 1911 pistols, along with its 870 shotguns and AR-style rifles. And the company recently introduced a less-lethal 12-gauge launcher that is ready for duty right out of the box. Note that I used […]
Army EPM: Is the US Army Fielding Inferior Rifle Magazines?
Photo by U.S. Army/Sgt. Joe Padula Bang, bang, crap. Bang, bang, crap. Repeat as necessary. The year was 1987. The place was Fort Benning, Ga. The weapon was a Colt M16A1 that I had meticulously maintained. This was a bolt-over-base malfunction. SPORTS—or “Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap, Squeeze,” what we were taught to do as immediate action in the event of […]
7 Affordable Rifles You Can Actually Put on Your Christmas Wish List
Photo courtesy of Tactical Life Adding firearms to a holiday wish list can get expensive and leave most disappointed. But there are affordable rifles out there that are realistic wish list items. Every year sees a bumper crop of great new firearms, and 2017 was no exception. From classic bolt actions to modern sporting rifles, […]
Sniper Tech: The Garmin Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition
Photo courtesy of Tactical Life You may be aware of the King of 2 Miles competition. You may also be aware that Derek Rodgers hit the 2-mile target (see the video below) using a new ballistic computer: The Garmin Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition. For many years, the Garmin Foretrex 401 has been a preferred piece of kit […]
Sharps Bros Launches Gen2 Hellbreaker, Warthog & Jack Receivers
Photo by Sharps Bros. Originally published on Tactical Life Sharps Bros is back with second generation versions of its Hellbreaker, Warthog and The Jack AR-15 receivers, and if you’re familiar with the first iteration of these bad boys, it’s time to get excited. All three models sport aggressive new looks, and Sharps Bros also saw fit […]
EF88 Austeyr Gets Thumbs Up After First Operational Deployment
Photo by Australian Defence Force Back in the late 80s, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) adopted the F88 “Austeyr”—an Aussie version of the Austrian Steyr AUG bullpup—to replace its L1A1 self-loading rifles. Fast forward a couple of decades, and defense contractor Thales has developed an updated version for the ADF called the Enhanced F88 (EF88). That […]
Pat Mac’s ‘No Snowflake’ Guide to Holiday Safety and Survival
Photo by Pat McNamara Whether stepping into the holiday season with excitement or trepidation, it is upon us. Holiday safety, where you realize it or not, is of the utmost importance. Thanksgiving, Black Friday Holiday Safety We turn our clocks back and Thanksgiving follows shortly thereafter. Plan a strategy on the busiest travel days of […]
Is the Savage MSR 15 Recon a Serviceable Combat Rifle?
BY FRED MASTISON The gun world has been witness to several large government contract dramas recently involving the choice and purchase of new guns. It has been raw fuel for internet speculation and suggestions. One area of discussion that gets revived in times like this is “combat rifles.” The opinions about the critical tools of war […]