Sponsored Content New for 2025, Armasight has introduced a new line of thermal vision optics: the Warden 640 monocular, Commander 640 weapon sight, and Operator 640 clip-on. We’re excited to take a closer look at each of them to test out exactly what they can do. Monoculars are the most versatile and often the most…
The Kurdish people are the largest ethnic group in the world without their own country. They are a non-Arab ethnic group who live in northern Iraq, western Iran, and southern Turkey. The independent Kurds were a threat to Saddam Hussein, and, in 1988, Hussein embarked on a campaign (Anfal) to exterminate the Kurdish people. This…
It’s true, you can turn any fanny pack into a cross-body bag. And you can put some sort of gun into either one. But the fact of the matter is that with many of the so-called “carry bags” on the market (we covered an awful lot in a Buyer’s Guide in Issue 39) the gun…
What we love and what we hate about the 1911 is actually the same thing. An old design that has stood the test of time, the 1911 is not easy to manufacture. It is labor-intensive and requires expensive methods of production. If you want a top-tier 1911, you’ll also need it to be hand-fitted and…
If we’re talking survival, few items are as essential as a reliable, compact firearm. And if we’re talking cool, few items are as fun as a suppressed takedown. Dark Mountain, a veteran-owned company, designed their Stowaway series to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, and really anyone looking for lightweight, packable firearms. These single-shot…
If you’re like me, you’re sick of hearing and reading the word iconic in firearms-related media. In many cases, the word isn’t being used correctly, and where it is, iconic is somehow applied to that one thing somebody is trying to shill. So, let’s start with a different question: What guns are you likely to…
With serialized fire control units like the ones found in the SIG P320/P365, Springfield Echelon, or Ruger RxM — Glock builds have lost favor as the flavor of the month with your favorite influencers. But that doesn’t mean Glock-builds have gone anywhere. As much as I love the new FCU trend, a good not-a-Glock-build still…
‘‘K” cans are compact suppressors, designed to be short, nimble, and maneuverable. This reduces the overall length of your weapon system, making it easier to handle inside structures and tight spaces. However, physics never takes a holiday, so a smaller silencer will take a hit on sound suppression compared to a larger one. Everything’s a…
Photos by David Patrushev We crept into position along a fence line, using what little cover was available to break up the outlines of our group. Ray, a guide on the Jumping Horse Ranch near Ennis, Montana, motioned to use the structure on the near side of a cattle guard as an improvised bench while…
When it comes to tactical gear, Viktos doesn’t mess around—and neither do we. That’s why RECOIL has teamed up with Viktos to give away one of their Counteract CCW Duffel Bags, a top-tier loadout solution designed for the modern shooter, traveler, and EDC enthusiast. This $200 tactical duffel is built for whatever mission you’re on.…