Clay, are you really gonna write a column about socks? Yes. Yes, I am. Socks are an underrated part of your combat chassis unless you happen to be an ex-Grunt. For a Grunt, socks are of the utmost importance. If boots are the equivalent of tires, then socks are the air in those tires. A good sock can make the difference between arriving at your destination ready to fight, and arriving with blisters and boo-boos.
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Taurus TX22 Competition – A Game Gun and More!
BY Matt Kartozian Published: May 1, 2022 { 2 comments }Last year I had an itch to start shooting a new division in Steel Challenge. I specifically wanted to shoot in Rimfire Pistol Open aka RFPO. At the time, the Ruger Mark IV pistols were going for $800 and up. Not wanting to spend that much, I started looking at other options and was intrigued when I came across the newly released Taurus TX22 Competition.
Making Your Hellcat Roar
BY Clay Martin Published: April 30, 2022 { 2 comments }It has been a minute since the Springfield Armory Hellcat was introduced, and the little gun that could has certainly been making some waves. A contender to the micro 9mm title belt, the Hellcat came out swinging. Not only did it offer the highest capacity in its class, but it quickly garnered a reputation for toughness and reliability. So today, we are going to take a look at some of the new developments for your Hellcat.
The Remington TAC 14 Hardwood; Getting Wood
BY Travis Pike Published: April 30, 2022 { 11 comments }As a self-admitted shotgun nerd, I love the idea of the Mossberg Shockwave and TAC 14 firearms. These short little firearms aren’t shotguns, at least under U.S. law. As weapons, they are pretty dang niche, but as fun guns, they are tough to beat. Plus, anything that gives the ATF and gun grabbers heartache gets a thumbs up for me. Today we are looking at my favorite of all of these ‘firearms,’ the TAC 14 Hardwood.
Strike Industries Dummy Rounds
BY Clay Martin Published: April 30, 2022 { 1 comment }With the ammo shortage going around, it is a safe bet all of us are doing a lot more dry fire. And an often overlooked element of dry fire is having some dummies on hand. And probably not for the reason you think. But trust me, it is worth the $15.95 to have a set or two.
“I’d Give My Immortal Soul for That Little Blue Ribbon” – George S. Patton
BY Will Dabbs Published: April 30, 2022 { 16 comments }Some men are born to greatness. George Smith Patton actively cultivated it. A man of truly breathtaking ambition, Patton’s stated lifelong quest for the Medal of Honor was destined for frustration.
Garrison 9mm, The Newest 1911 from Springfield Armory – Full Review
BY Garrett Negen Published: April 24, 2022 { 4 comments }850 for the blued and $900 for the stainless, these should be solid options in the mid-tier 9mm 1911 market.
One-Armed Boom Stick – The Robinson Armament XCR-L Pistol
BY Justin Opinion Published: April 21, 2022 { 6 comments }I went pretty quickly from near-total ignorance of Robinson Arms products to full-fledged fanboy in the space of shooting a few magazines of .300 Blackout in an XCR-L in SBR configuration some time back. I was interested to see how it would perform with the iconic Russian round, and it met every expectation.
The Classic Jungle Boot
BY Clay Martin Published: April 21, 2022 { 10 comments }As I have returned to the Malaria swamp we call the Southeastern United States, I have also resurrected a classic boot to fuel adventures. It may be old, it may be far from stylish, but it should be on your radar if you live anywhere water is a way of life. I am talking about the classic green jungle boot. Tried and true, it still can’t be beaten for certain environments.
The EOTECH G45 5X Magnifier
BY Mitchell Graf Published: April 21, 2022 { 2 comments }With the delivery of the G45 magnifiers starting in early 2021, EOTECH has been ramping up production to meet demand. People have been very interested in the benefits the G45 provides over the tried and true G33. First and foremost, the G45 comes in with 5X magnification whereas the G33 was only 3X, and I am a big fan.









