Bullets and Barbed Wire: Combat Artist Kerr Eby at the Battle of Tarawa
The combat art of Kerr Eby is visceral, striking, and tragic – and possibly the most representative image of Marines in WWII (not just the Battle of Tarawa).
Battle of Hill 488: SSgt Jimmie Howard and 1st Recon Battalion
The Battle of Hill 488 is an integral part of Marine Reconnaissance lore. SSgt Jimmie Howard (MoH) and 16 others of the 1st Recon Battalion vs an NVA Division.
MARPAT Camouflage of the United States Marines Corps
Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage isn’t just digital and distinctive; it has become a recognizable, proprietary way of identifying U.S. Marines.
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The 5.7 as a Light Rifle
The light rifle concept dates back to World War II, but the search for the ideal platform to put it into practice continues. Mindful of the German bewegungskrieg that stunned Western Europe in 1940, the US Army realized that there the rear-line troops were a thing of...
PLATY Pocket Organizer Review
Keeping things organized is not an easy task when you only have so much space. That’s where the PLATY Pocket Organizer comes in.
Dragon’s Breath: Pyro Pew
Dragons Breath ammo is an incendiary shotgun shell and a movie/FPS staple. Read up for more, and where to find Dragon’s Breath ammo for sale.
Retro GWOT Rifle Build- There’s No School Like the Old School
Yes, this is yet another retro rifle build article. But as Lenny Cole in 'Rocknrolla' said, "There's no school like the old school" and the gun community agrees. What I think is so cool about the period we are entering is that GWOT era guns are becoming "retro". I...
Hipertouch Reflex AR-15 Trigger: An Upgrade to Shoot For
The Hipertouch Reflex trigger from HIPERFIRE is a drop-in trigger that is adjustable in weight and is extremely smooth. See our review here.
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Glock Discontinues 35 Models
Glock has announced the discontinuance of 35 pistol models. Here’s why we think the company is making that move.
Custom Glock 19X Division Style: The “Primary Secondary”
Debate about the G19X began as soon as rumors of its pending release circulated. This Glock G19X, however, is far from normal.
Victory First Takes Over Ares Gear Ops
Here's some pretty good news, at least for people who know what's what. The daily operations of Ares Gear have been taken over by Victory First. Since we're fans of both (and friends with both), we're more than a little chuffed. Mad Duo. Victory First Assumes Daily...
F*ck Off: a Proper Definition
"Fuck off is such a lovely pair of words, and even though it's an English language phrase, it can be used virtually anywhere in the world. It's international. "Fuck off doesn't mean go away, fuck off means fuck off..." ~ Billy Connelly Note that the Fuck in F/O is an...
Belt Fed: What it Means
Belt-fed is a fun term, and it’s my favorite type of weapon. Call it my machine gunner mentality, just don’t call me late for ammo resupply.
The Ruger RXM: The Modular Glock Clone
The Ruger RXM checks all the boxes for me. It’s accurate, comfortable, consistent, and above all else, reliable. Aside from a single failure due to my admitted user error, the pistol performed flawlessly, and it’s actually a fairly nice-looking gun.
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