The Colt Official Police and the Smith & Wesson Model 10 are two iconic midcentury handguns. But which is better from a shooter’s perspective?
Head-to-Head: Colt Official Police and Smith & Wesson M&P
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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.
Level 4 Ceramic Plates: Slava Ukraine
The local warlords over at Tactical Sh!t are currently selling some level 4 ceramic plates (specifically, shooters cut multi curve level 4 plates) for an improbable price: $99 each. Now, that might not be a big deal if these weren't NIJ certified or if they came from...
Reviewed: The Beretta 21A Bobcat .22 LR Pocket Pistol
The Beretta 21A, otherwise known as the Beretta Bobcat, is a stylish and manageable pocket pistol chambered in .22 LR. But is it good for defense?
UF PRO Introduces the Tropical Terrain STRIKER TT BDU
UF PRO proudly announces the launch of the Striker TT BDU, their lightest battle dress uniform crafted specifically for the challenges presented by tropical terrain. This innovative uniform incorporates fast-drying materials and ergonomic design features, ensuring...
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MPX and MP5 | Compared
The MP5 has been the preeminent submachine gun for tactical applications for over thirty years. It has been unrivaled in terms of tactical functionality and usefulness and has been a favorite of tactical teams all over the world. In more recent times Sig Sauer...
Duck Hunter Camo – from Poland with love
Originally developed in 1942 as a standard camouflage pattern for US military forces, “frog skin” camo served mostly with the US Marines in the Pacific Theater. Although it was used for a while by some US Army combat units in Europe during the Normandy invasion, it...
4.6x30mm vs 5.7x28mm – Battle of the PDW Cartridges
A Little History Behind the 4.6x30mm and the 5.7x28mm, the battle of 4.6x30mm vs. 5.7x28mm. The world of personal defense rounds settles on two cartridges.
New from SPARTANAT books: “Defense Against Drones”
Aerial drones – especially small commercially available drones – have become a unique and ubiquitous challenge on the modern battlefield and pose a major threat to traditional military assets. Such small drones can be used to provide real-time reconnaissance, and/or...
Taurus 22 TUC: the Taurus 22 Tip Up Barrel
Taurus has expanded its lineup with the 22TUC, a .22 LR pistol designed for personal protection and concealed carry.
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