Ammo prices have come down from pandemic peaks, finally re-entering the territory of not having to sell plasma to be able to afford to shoot. One caliber that remained mostly untouched was .22 Long Rifle, a storied entry in the family of rimfire ...
The Lever Action Shotgun: Why It’s Only Popular in Movies
The shotgun is a firearms icon, featured in movies, video games, and your grandfather’s closet as a powerhouse weapon. It is usually a pump action or double-barrel, with the rarer lever action shotgun occasionally making an ...
The 9mm Pistol: Dominating 120 Years of War and Peace
It’s been around forever, its popularity has drastically waxed and waned over the decades, and today, it’s the most common pistol cartridge in the world. Hardly any other round has attracted as much controversy as the 9mm pistol cartridge. Known by ...
Tactical Flashlight: What to Look For Before You Drop the Cash
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through these links. A tactical flashlight is an often-forgotten component in any loadout, and many people consider it an afterthought. Whether for duty use or everyday carry ...
The Laugo Alien Pistol Is the Ferrari F1 of Handguns
When I first saw the Laugo Alien pistol, it reminded me a little of the M6C Halo Magnum. All it needed was 12.7mm exploding armor-piercing rounds, a ridiculous melee animation, and a Captain to hand it to you with no ammo during an assault on the ...
New SIG P320 X5 DH3 Added to Competition Pistol Line
SIG Sauer P320-X5 DH3 at a glance: It seems like every day, SIG Sauer releases a new polymer-grip module, striker-fired handgun in either the P320 or P365 lines, leading to a dizzying array of pistols with names that roll off the tongue like ...
New Matador Backpack, Beast28 Helium, Targets Ultralight Hikers
Matador is no stranger to the ultralight backpack market; the gear company boasts a catalog full of packable backpacks, pocket-sized dry bags, and other gear that’s optimized for people who travel a lot. At the same time, hikers who are cutting their ...
VSSL First Aid Stash and Stash Mini: Survival in a Can
Here’s the situation: You’re in the wilderness, and you’ve got a normal survival kit in a nylon pouch. You take a tumble — your flashlight gets crushed, your compass is cracked, and on your way down, all your matches, sensitive electronics, and ...