The VZ 58 7.62×39: Not An AK!
When Czechoslovakia joined the Warsaw Pact, the nation could have adopted the Soviet AK-47. Instead, it opted for its own homegrown 7.62 rifle, the vz. 58. Ever since its adoption in 1958, the vz. 58 became the quality answer to the AK for worldwide consumption.
Zastava M48 Mauser: Milsurp Gem
The Mauser is the gold standard for military surplus rifles. The Swiss K31 and British SMLE are excellent weapons, but no series of rifles has been as consistently excellent as those based on the Mauser 98 action. And yes, that includes the Mosin-Nagant!
The Faxon FX22: From Plinking to Competition
Faxon Firearms has announced the release of its FX22 Complete series, a collection of guns intended for plinking to target shooting, to competition...
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It’s Flannel Weather — Concealed Carry and Flannels
It’s Flannel Weather y’all! Today we embrace the coolness and look at how flannels and concealed carry go hand in hand.
Hornady Black – The Full Power FliteControl Killer
This hard-hitting sledgehammer of a load is perfect for semi-auto shotguns and delivers hard-hitting power for those who want that full power Flitecontrol alternative.
Stop Crying About Sore Thumbs, Get an XTech Speedmag
Loading too much ammo—wait, is that a thing? Are your thumbs sore—should you stop crying so much? Do you wish there was a way to load your ammo quickly, without making your thumbs hurt—have you ever heard of sucking it up? Just get an AR-15 XTech Speedmag already....
The Rumors are True, the PURG-E was Released
After listening to warfighters who use M855A1, S.W.O.R.D. International’s Defense division released the PURG-E. The rumors were true!
Recognizing People Doing Good Things
People are assholes. Recognize the good ones with the Tango Yankee Project. Because what people do matters and it should be acknowleged!
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ASP Light Review
ASP Light Review by Chris Hernandez: “The XT DF Asp flashlight is a bright, dual fuel, durable, lightweight, awesome light I wish I’d had years ago.”
Colt Python: now “refined and upgraded”
The Colt Python is back – and reportedly much improved over the original 1955 version. Find .357 Python specs, reviews, history, and more in this lineup. (P.S. Will there be a California Combat Python? We dunno, but fingers crossed. )
Spy Guns: not quite James Bond, but still pretty cool
Spy Guns are a favorite Hollywood prop, but they’ve made appearances in real-world ops too. Peter Suciu details some Spy Guns employed by various agencies.
Tippling Tuesday – Stumpy’s Old Monroe Bourbon
Stumpy’s Old Monroe Bourbon is a new spirit on the whiskey market, but the story behind it is as American as bourbon itself.
Stoner and Kalashnikov: A Tale of Two Very Different Gun Designers
Stoner and Kalashnikov each designed iconic and prolific modern firearms: the AR15 and the AK47. Read about their stories, how they met, and their legacies.
What is Wrong With Law Enforcement Training?
Instructor Daniel Bales has noticed has some ideas about how to resolve some of the frustrating issues in law enforcement training.
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