Shooting sports can be just for fun, but they can also be a way to practice and train shooting skills. IDPA is one of many flavors of shooting sports that is both a game and a good way to get out and train. But in a world of fishing vests, 2011s, and strict rules, is…
“They say he was once a knight, before the war against the Dreadites…” They’re talking, of course, about Deathstalker 2025, a fantasy movie that channels all the worst parts of those cult classic 80s movies that were so wonderfully terrible. What’s the movie called again, you ask? Glad you asked. If you thought Dungeons &…
RECOIL 14 Days of Christmas 2025 – Day 4 Leupold Optics Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing…
If you’ve been reading Primer Peak for the past few years, you’ve probably seen me talking about 30 Super Carry. At this point, I believe I may be one of the most experienced people on the planet who isn’t sponsored by an ammunition or firearms manufacturer. For those unfamiliar with the cartridge, check out my…
Nestled in the desert landscape of Tucson, Arizona, the Pima Air & Space Museum stands as one of the largest non-government-funded aerospace museums in the world. Covering more than 80 acres of outdoor space and 250,000 square feet of indoor hangars, the museum houses an extraordinary collection of over 400 aircraft and thousands of artifacts.…
Two years ago, SureFire introduced the SOCOM556-RC3 suppressor — eight long years since the iconic SOCOM556-RC2 was launched. The bombproof RC2 set the benchmark for hard-use, duty cans, following on the original RC and SureFire’s hard-fought contract with United States Special Operations Command back in 2011. We’ve grown accustomed to SureFire going through long gestation…
RECOIL 14 Days of Christmas 2025 – Day 3 Not Just Guns Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on…
Without question, the heart of any rifle is the barrel. If it’s a semiauto platform, the argument can be made that the next vital component is the bolt and its carrier. We’ve seen variations across the spectrum with mixed results over the years. Everything from attempting to bring the AR180 to an AR15, to carriers…
Milipol 25 – New Rucksack from Savotta In addition to the entrenching tool pouch, Savotta showed me a new garner rucksack’s which will be coming out next year. So new it doesn’t yet have a name, the pack’s main bag has a capacity of 90L expandable to 120L. Modular and scalable, it features PALS webbing…
Milipol 25 – Crispi Elite Italian boot maker Crispi showed us what’s coming for their Elite line designed for military and security professionals. The Crispi AT4 is the lowest upper (4″) of the three new models. Like the other two it incorporates GORE-TEX and a CRISPI Air Mesh + Felt Active Carbons removable insole and…