NEW from Kimber comes the CDS9!! A micro compact handgun built on a robust all-metal frame, the CDS9 is optics-ready with the RMSc footprint and includes an accessory rail for lights and lasers. It features an ambidextrous safety and slide release, along with a reversible magazine release, ensuring versatility for all users. G10 grips and…
Without question, the AR-15/AR-180 and their derivatives are the most flexible and modifiable family of firearms ever designed. Combine that with some injection molding technology and a flair for the dramatic, and you have unlocked some truly insane options. This is exactly one such option. The SRU Precision SARB-15 Bullpup Kit takes an unsuspecting AR…
Good gear won’t let you down, except when it will. Even the best of the best will eventually fail or at the very least require maintenance, tuning, tightening, tweaking, or changing. If you’re going to invest in your guns, you should invest in your tools as well. FixIt Sticks is a prime example of not…
Reducing Your Personal Criminal Risk Profile in Highly Populated Areas Cities are full of life and can be fantastic; on the other hand, they can also seem to be more trouble than they’re worth. Because cities have higher populations, cities have more of everything. This increased concentration of people results in greater depth of food,…
Another iteration on one of the defending Springfield Armory pistols comes the XD MOD.3! Building off of the success of the XD line this new generation enhances strengths and incorporates new modern features. SPRINGFIELD XD MOD.3 SPECS: Caliber: 9mm Color: Black Barrel: 4″ Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish, 1:10 Slide: Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish, Optics-Ready…
Written by Annette Evans & David Lane BEST CONCEALED CARRY FANNY PACKS The gold standard of carrying a gun is to have it on your body somewhere, somehow. This being RECOIL CONCEALMENT, the challenge is to do it in a way that’s comfortable and hidden from other people. It’s not always easy, especially with certain…
Join RECOIL editor Tom Marshall as he tests the new Timney AK Drop-In Trigger, designed to enhance your AK’s performance. This trigger features a 3.5-pound pull, making it incredibly smooth and precise, a ships as a complete, 100% drop-in, cassette-style unit. The trigger features an adjustable screw to match the existing rifle’s safety levers, allowing the…
Most of our Crap Shoot articles deal with used firearms that can be had for under $200. Sometimes you score, sometimes you get a fixer-upper that may need a few parts and some elbow grease, and sometimes you just wasted two Benjamins. In this case, we found something new from a manufacturerin the form of…
NEW from Aero Precision comes the next big thing in small suppressors, the Tephra-22! Made of 17-4 Stainless Steel this lightweight 7.2-ounce can is rated for smaller calibers between .22 LR to 5.7x 28 NATO using a 1/2-28 thread mounting system. User convenience is emphasized in the design of the Tephra-22, which allows for tool-less…
Another red dot in the Defender line from Vortex! The XL is exactly what the name implies, bigger. With a 25.5mm x 23.3mm window, the Defender-XL is slightly smaller than some of the other big window options on the market like the Holosun 507Comp, but still significantly larger than standard-sized windows. SPECS Magnification: 1x Reticle:…