Springfield Armory has introduced four California-legal versions of its Echelon modular 9mm pistol family! The lineup includes two full-size and two compact variants: the 4.5F (4.5-inch barrel), the 4.5F Comp (4.5-inch with an integral compensator), the 4.0C (4.0-inch compact), and the 4.0C Comp (4.0-inch compact with an integral compensator). All four ships with California-required safety…
Subgun Named for a Snake-Eater The mongoose is a carnivorous mammal, a quick little bold badass impervious to most venoms that hails from Africa and south Asia. They’re known for adventurous attacks on dangerous creatures like king cobras and scorpions. This celebrated snake-eater once even graced the sides of quart cans of Mongoose Malt Liquor,…
BEARS IN THE BACKCOUNTRY. OH, MY. [Editor’s Note] The following article contains graphic images of the aftermath of a bear attack. Bret Bohn doesn’t remember how fast he was moving or if his feet were even touching the ground. As he rushed down the snow-covered bank toward what was surely a bloody horror, there was…
Sealed reflex sights offer advantages over their open-top brethren. They’re more durable, far less likely to fog up from temperature changes, and the LED emitter itself is better protected from the elements. Until relatively recently they’ve remained in the realm of rifles instead of handguns. But there’s been an explosion of options — some of…
Most people’s first foray into hunting is as much family bonding as it is harvesting an animal. Ask any hunter who taught them how to hunt, and the answer almost always comes back to a family member. Father, grandfather, mother, uncle, or older sibling. But how do you get that first kill when there is…
Springfield has another release for the Hellcat line! The same Hellcat you know and love, now in .380 ACP! Newer is always better, or should you stick with what you’ve got? Let’s find out. SPECS Barrel: 3″ Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish, 1:10 Slide: Billet Machined, Melonite® Finish, Optics Ready Frame: Black Polymer w/ Adaptive…
Fast as a flash, a masked man presses a pistol into your face as another entangles your arms. A short scuffle ensues, but you’ve been snatched off the street and forced into a van. Zip ties. Gags. Blindfolds. Like a scene from a movie. What the hell just happened? How the hell did this happen?…
RECOIL is teaming with SureFire to give one reader a compact, duty-grade handgun light that punches way above its size: the XC3 WeaponLight. Entry is fast, free, and you can stack extra chances by following the sponsors on social and referring your buddies. What You Can Win: SureFire XC3 Built as the little brother to…
Everyone knew when the P365 was released that the game was changed forever. And it’s not really surprising that a really strong aftermarket has sprung up to mod, improve, and support the P365 platform. While testing every part on the market will be an ongoing endeavor, we have to start somewhere, and this is where…
In a world where suppressors have become commonplace and reduced backpressure designs are the rage, it’s uncommon to see something novel. Noveske Rifleworks clearly understands this and, with the introduction of their Amigo suppressor, has achieved something unusual in the space: a unique design. Melding the latest in DMLS 3D additive manufacturing with modern materials,…