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Hamer’s Hammer: The Remington Model 8

Hamer’s Hammer: The Remington Model 8

Scientists would have us believe that the dinosaurs died out some 65 million years ago. However, I would assert that all that is wrong. The last surviving dinosaur actually passed away in 1955. His name was Frank Hamer.

Sig's RXP P320 X Compact Reviewed and Compared to a SIG X Carry

Sig’s RXP P320 X Compact Reviewed and Compared to a SIG X Carry

As the SIG P320 family of pistols continues to evolve, we see more and more specific needs addressed. This week, we got our hands on the latest model tailored to CCW, the RXP Compact. As the name implies, this is a new X Frame Compact size, red dot ready out of the box. And for some of you, this is exactly the variant you have been looking for.

IWI ZION 15: The Best Factory AR-15 of 2020? Maybe.

IWI ZION 15: The Best Factory AR-15 of 2020? Maybe.

The ZION 15 truly is an upper mid-tier rifle for folks looking to get into something a little more capable than your standard entry-level AR-15 like the M&P15 or the Ruger 556, both of which I’ve owned. If you’re on the fence, this is a fantastic rifle for the price and I’m hopeful retailers will continue to be able to offer it at that sub-$1000 price-point.

The Pinnacle of Bipods: CKYE-POD Gen 2 Bipod w/RRS SC-LR Mount - Reviewed

The Pinnacle of Bipods: CKYE-POD Gen 2 Bipod w/RRS SC-LR Mount – Reviewed

The MDT Gen 2 CKYE-POD bipod is, in my opinion, the pinnacle of bipods. There is literally not a bipod that is more versatile or that has more useful adjustments than the CKYE-POD.

Trijicon's MRO HD & Magnifier - Review

Trijicon’s MRO HD & Magnifier – Review

If you live in an environment where a full-up variable power scope is too much, but sometimes a red dot alone isn’t enough, the combo is an excellent gap filler. At $1400 for the set, it isn’t cheap. But it does fill a wide variety of needs, and being from Trijicon, you know it won’t let you down.

Choosing an AB Suppressor: More Options Than Sand on a Beach

Choosing an AB Suppressor: More Options Than Sand on a Beach

After shooting these nine suppressor configurations, I faced the tough decision to decide the optimum balance of lowest weight, shortest length and best suppression capabilities. Part of me is tempted to go all out and choose the largest configuration tested, the Raptor 10 with 5″ Reflex.

LTC Charles "Bazooka Charlie" Carpenter: Rosie the Rocketer

LTC Charles “Bazooka Charlie” Carpenter: Rosie the Rocketer

Charlie Carpenter took out a pair of these Mk VI Tiger 1 heavy tanks by punching Bazooka rockets through their relatively thin roof armor. George Patton saw in Charlie Carpenter the attributes he desired in his soldiers.

Tested and Tricked Out:  The SAR 109T 9MM Subgun

Tested and Tricked Out: The SAR 109T 9MM Subgun

Home defense, recreational shooting and just looking cool: the SAR 109T Subgun checks all three boxes.

Competition Ready: Savage MSR 10 Precision Rifle

Competition Ready: Savage MSR 10 Precision Rifle

Reliability, accuracy, and competition-friendly features – and you’ve got quite a bit of gun for the money. This gun is not cheap, but you could easily pay twice that amount for a gun with similar performance.

An EMT's Review of Blue Force Gear's Micro Trauma Kit

An EMT’s Review of Blue Force Gear’s Micro Trauma Kit

There are a few things in life that you don’t want to find yourself in need of which make the extra hassle or bulk of carrying them around worth it. In this category, I’d put a gun for self-defense, extra cash, and a first aid kit among some other things.