Short Stroke Piston vs Long Stroke
Long and short are often used to describe firearms technology. The most critical items are gas pistons and actions.
The PSA AR15A4 And Trijicon ACOG: Roaring Retro!
All was well in my world until my pal, Jason, picked up a 20-inch barreled PSA AR15A4 from Palmetto State Armory (PSA). PSA AR15A4. (Photo:...
The Military Flashlight — It Dates Back to the First World War
How has military flashlight design changed since flashlights took the place of lanterns back in the first World War? Let’s find out.
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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.
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Riton Optics: A Small American Business
Riton Optics is helmed by a husband and wife team using their experience and passion to bring affordable optics to the everyday shooter.
Burris Fastfire 3 – Used, Abused, and Appreciated
The Burris FF3 is a tough hombre. I know cuz I just did a Burris FastFire 3 review. I wouldn’t carry it to war but would be comfortable with it on a home defense weapon.
CZ 70: Cold War Commie Carry
The CZ 70 semi-auto is a 32ACP Cold War era Commie carry piece – there is some great history in this little pistol.
Legendary Whitetails Journeyman Shirt Jacket
What is a flannel lined shirt jacket? It’s not thin enough to be a shirt nor thick enough to pass as a jacket. It’s something like a mule.
Offensive Morale Patches Too Good Not To Buy
Sometimes events call for pithy, reasoned discourse. But other times deserve offensive morale patches, ribald humor, and judicious profanity.
Furiosa: a Mad Maxican Prequel
Furiosa is a prequel to Mad Max Fury Road. It tells the tale of the earliest days of a young Imperator Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy), Immortan Joe, and the Warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth).
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