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Ruger Blackhawk Taffin Tribute: Packin’ Perfection

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Lipsey’s honors John Taffin with a Ruger Blackhawk Flattop Bisley in .45 Colt with a .45 ACP cylinder. We shot real .45 Colt and .45 ACP loads, checked chrono and groups, ran leather, and asked if this tribute truly earns the title Perfect Packin’ Pistol.

Girsan Witness 2311 BRAT OR: Carry More, Shoot Fast

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Compact double-stack 1911 with a 3.4 inch barrel, 17+1 on board, and a crisp trigger. We ran the optics-ready BRAT with Shield’s OMSsc to see if this RMS-cut carry gun really delivers.

Dark 30 Roof-Mounted Thermal Review

Dark 30 Defiance PTZ: Roof Thermal That Hunts Hard

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The Dark 30 Defiance PTZ is a roof-mounted thermal camera system designed for serious hunters, ranchers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Bixby Shootout That Shook Abbeville, SC

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The 2003 Bixby standoff in Abbeville, SC, left two officers dead and exposed the dangers of sovereign citizen extremism.

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SilencerCo Scythe Ti Review: Ultra-Light Titanium Rifle Suppressor

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SilencerCo Scythe-Ti, the model designed to launch the manufacturer’s premium line. This is the suppressor you should be considering, whether you prefer shooting from the bench or from a hunting blind. Here’s why.

Operation Just Cause: Fighting to the Death Over an Airport Restroom

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All proper soldiers want to come home with a good story. You’d like to be able to sit down someday with your grandkids and tell them how you rescued the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders from the clutches of some evil despot. Tragically, the real world seldom works out quite like that.

CKYE-POD Mods That Cut 17.9 oz Without Killing Features

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Nearly one pound shed! Real-world data on the MDT CKYE-POD, LRT Fat Trimmer, and R3D Carbon Legs. Weigh-ins, analysis, and insight.

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Savage Mark II Minimalist Review: Lead-Free 21 Sharp Hits Hard

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The Savage Mark II Minimalist is one of their top-selling bolt-action rifles, and they wisely chose to make it one of the offerings chambered in 21 Sharp.

Meet the Maztech X4-FCS Fire Control System

X4-FCS Review: Turn Any LPVO Into a Smart Scope

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The Maztech X4-FCS or Fire Control System is probably the most ambitious optics accessory to hit the market in recent years. Rather than being just a mount, it acts as a full fire control system for your preferred LPVO

3-Will-The Sailor with the Nautical Name Who Bookended World War 2

The Sailor with the Uniquely Nautical Name Who Bookended World War 2

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Discover Noah Adair, WWII naval heroics from Atlantic U-boats to Pacific kamikaze battles, and the family’s legacy of service.