FROM THE TRENCHES OF WWI TO THE HUNTING GROUNDS OF YOUR HOME STATE, .30-06 IS READY FOR IT ALL Although the .30-06 Springfield has been around for almost 120 years, this capable cartridge isn’t ready for retirement just yet. With an impressive military pedigree and the ability to put down any game animal in North…
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DO .410 BORE GUNS GET MORE CRITICISM THAN THEY DESERVE? WE THINK SO. Although once considered a little gun for little shooters, the .410 bore has recently experienced a major surge in popularity among shooters of every age and size. From fun backyard plinking to serious pursuit of legendary longbeards, let’s look at what continues…
We’re always searching for the compromise that compromises less. The best current balance of weight, capability, and mobility. This dance has taken many forms over the years, but the big needle moves always occur after something new disrupts the status quo. Over two decades ago, one such disruption happened in the world of concealed carry…
The arms race between weapons and protection is one that dates back to around the time fire was invented. While IIIA panels might not be the most interesting evolution in that tug-of-war, the size, comfort, and concealability of modern armor are wildly impressive. Premier Body Armor has just released its latest version of the popular…
In the 21st century, a polymer pistol in a plastic holster is the norm. They have excellent retention and have gotten quite comfortable. New manufacturing methods and materials are cheap and accessible. Still, the allure of leather remains, perhaps because humans have been using animal skins longer than we’ve been using language. Heck, our earliest…
The 1911 is a classic pistol, with a reliable design that’s managed to persist despite a massive amount of competition in the semi-auto pistol market. And when you think of 1911s, you think of its classic cartridge, .45 ACP. However, though the 1911 is mostly associated with .45 ACP, there are other caliber options available…
Double-stack 1911-style pistols (more colloquially known as 2011s) have generated pretty strong reactions — positive and negative — among the firearms community over the years, but it’s safe to say that they’ve now cemented their position as high-performance pistols. We don’t need to tell you about the 1911, the most American of American pistols, chiseled…
The Seax or Sax is an ancient style of blade that, at least in principle and shape, dates to the Migration Period in Europe (300-375 CE). The blade style and shape were single edged, sometimes with a point, but often without it. It’s speculated that many were fashioned from larger swords that broke in battle.…