Aegis Kinetic Group Vertex 2.0 Plate Carrier Aegis Kinetic Group is proud to announce the long-awaited release of our Vertex 2.0 Plate Carrier and Operating System. Since the release of Vertex 1.5 two years ago, we have been focused on optimizing our design approach and our manufacturing processes to create a product that strikes an…
STACK IT DEEP 9mm is by far the most popular type of handgun ammo in the nation, really the world. With so many brands and types out there, it can be a mess to find what you really need. Don’t worry, we’ll get some facts straight and will start you out right. WHY 9MM? From…
It’s never been a better time to be a consumer in the gun industry. It seems like every day we get a new product, with new manufacturers popping up constantly. While many of these products are high quality, there’s also a large portion of the market made up of less than stellar offerings. As with…
Noctu is a company founded out of necessity. Years of wear and tear on the body under the weight of body armor and packs led to the desire to look at load carriage from a completely different angle. From that, the Flex System was born. Designed to carry loads from 60-80 lbs, the Flex System…
FORT BENNING, Ga. — The U.S. Army Ranger Course has served as the Army’s crucible for developing the functional skills and mental toughness required of platoon and squad leaders in close combat for three-quarters of a century. The course marked its 75th anniversary on Nov. 25, 2025, affirming its vital, continuing role in creating adaptive…
Milipol 25 – Snigel Designs Swedish gear manufacturer Snigel Designs has been around for quite awhile and they shared this example from 1990. Made from Woodland camouflage parapack, which was the material du jour, this light pack looks to have seen quite a bit of use. This entry was posted on Monday, December 1st, 2025…
RECOIL 14 Days of Christmas 2025 – Day 1 CANCON 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 and…
Milipol 15 – Adept Armor Adept Armor offered us a sneak peek at a few new items they’ve been working on. One of the things I appreciate about Adept Armor is that they look at things from a different perspective, trying out new materials and old materials in new ways. Take for instance the Novasteel…
M4A1 Block I We recently sat down with Chris from clonerifles.com to learn more about the state of building clone ARs in 2022, his take on the cloning community and its reputation, as well as a bit about the website’s background, what parts are getting hard to find, and some details on his upcoming clone…
Milipol 25 – Weber Rescue Systems COMBI-TOOL The COMBI-TOOL is a battery-powered multipurpose tool for rapid intervention teams, offering high cutting and spreading forces, interchangeable tips for breaching, cutting, lifting, and pulling, a swivel-folding handle for optimal handling, and compatibility with MILWAUKEE 18V M18 FORGE batteries. Technical Specifications: Weight (ready for use): 14,2 kg Opening…