The 9mm Makarov Cartridge: MilSurp Monday
Follow along as we explore how the Soviets arrived at the 9mm Makarov round and how it stacks up to other pistol rounds today.
Sympathy for the Devil by Kent Anderson: A Worthy Read
What Sympathy for the Devil did for me was cement my desire to join the United States Army and enter the world that Kent Anderson had described so well. Over my 21 years of service, a copy of this book has gone with me.
It’s a remarkable book that deserves a read.
Vertx Backpack: Ready Pack 2.0
Prior to SHOT Show, some of our team members received the Vertx Ready Pack 2.0 for traveling to and around the show. Here are their thoughts.
Bear & Son Gold Rush Bowie: A Fitting Fighting Knife
The Bear & Son Gold Rush Bowie is blade that is nimble, useful, and tastefully pays tribute to a great fighting knife with the same time-tested features that more knife-toters could stand to appreciate.
Subscribe to the Newsletter
"*" indicates required fields
Vertx Long Walks EDC Bag: 28L
The Vertx Long Walks Pack 28L has a minimalist appearance and a variety of every day and EDC options. Here’s some thoughts from the crew.
LOWA Z 6S GTX Boot: Put Your Foot In It
These LOWA boots are a great option for field work, but also sufficiently light and well designed to be a casual everyday wear boot.
FG-15 Trigger Crank: Modern Day Gatling
More than a couple of interesting little gadgets have popped up in the industry over the years, especially in the world of AR-15 accessories. We've seen things from ball sack foregrips to can cannons, but this one is different, and I want to know if it works. We're...
PHLster EDC Kit: Piecing It Together
The PHLster EDC kit is no longer available as a kit, but many of the individual component parts are.
Winchester 1300: Speedy Scattergat
What is the Winchester 1300 you ask? Why is it referred to as the Winchester Speed Pump you ask? Glad you asked. Read up to get your answers.
BACK THE BANG:
This is a great place to compare prices and see what’s in stock.
Appendix Carry for Beginners : Point It At Your Junk
What’s all the hype about regarding Appendix Inside the Waistband (AIWB) Carrying, or appendix carry, for short?
History of the 1911: Slinging Lead Through Two Centuries
2024 is the Centennial of the iconic M1911 handgun. In this article Terril begins at the beginning with a history of the 1911 pistol.
Trouble Walked In: Space Western Wrapped in a Hard-Boiled Detective Story
If you liked the movie Outland or the series Firefly, then you’re likely a fan of the “Space Western” genre (aka Sci Fi Western). If you appreciate characters like Philip Marlowe or Max Hoover, then you probably enjoy a noir detective story. With Mike Kupari’s Trouble Walked In, you get a little bit of both.
Striker Fired: What’s a Striker-Fired Pistol, You Ask?
Striker-fired technology came along before Gaston Glock got into the gun market, and now that the tech is here to stay, there are quite a few other firearms with the action, too. If you’d like to learn more about striker-fired gun history, you’ve come to the right place.
Boots on the Ground – The Phrase and a History of Combat Boots
It is easy to think that the term “boots on the ground” should date back centuries, but it does not. For centuries, boots were as much by civilians as by soldiers and the concept of the military boot or combat boot is relatively new.
Find what’s in stock, and where, and compare prices.
⚠️ Some hyperlinks in this article may contain affiliate links. If you use them to make a purchase, we will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. It’s just one way to Back the Bang. #backthebang
Get Patched In
