The Springfield Armory Garrison Springfield Armory just added to their 1911 lineup with their recent release: the Garrison chambered in .45 ACP. Available in blued or stainless steel with checkered thinline wood grips, the Garrison aims to take a modern spin from an heirloom-quality construction. The forged steel slide, barrel, and frame give the platform [...]
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Is the JP Enterprises JP5 an MP5 Killer? Deep Dive – Part 2
BY Matt Kartozian Published: January 9, 2022 { 8 comments }Across all the matches, test, and practice sessions with the JP5, I had 4 rounds fail to fire. Examination afterward showed that three had backward primers and one had a sideways primer so all failures were the fault of the guy reloading the ammo (me for 3 of the 4) and not the fault of the JP5.
How to Zero a Scope with Two Shots (And Why Maybe You Shouldn’t)
BY Jordan Michaels Published: January 9, 2022 { 12 comments }Unless you like setting money on fire, you should use the most efficient sight-in method—and you can’t get any more efficient than the two-shot zero.
All American AR Pistol – COX Arms WULF 5.56 Review
BY Austin Van Gilder Published: January 9, 2022 { 0 comments }COX Arms is producing top-tier 100% American made AR rifles and pistols backed by a lifetime guarantee. Built with the best materials and parts available, their rifles and pistols shoot as good as they look.
Leo Major: The Québécois Rambo
BY Will Dabbs Published: January 9, 2022 { 10 comments }In 1945 a one-eyed French Canadian named Leo Major did indeed snatch up a matching pair of Sten guns to shoot the holy heck out of a bunch of Waffen SS troopers defending the Dutch town of Zwolle. His story is one of almost insane bravery spanning two wars.
The Operator: Newest Addition to Springfield’s 1911 Lineup – Full Review
BY Mitchell Graf Published: January 2, 2022 { 7 comments }Officially released on 12/20/2021, the Operator is the newest addition to Springfield Armory’s 1911 lineup. Machined down from a forged frame, slide, and barrel this pistol also features an ambi-safety, “Tactical Rack” rear/tritium front sights, and an accessory rail for lights/lasers. Designed as an affordable, tactical-grade pistol, this offering chambered in 45 ACP meets the mark.
The FN 509 LS Edge – The Bleeding Edge of Cool
BY Travis Pike Published: January 2, 2022 { 2 comments }The LS Edge is the latest in a long line 509s and brings the gun to the world of long slide firearms. It joins the ranks of the Glock 34, the VP9L, and SIG X-Five series. Besides being a long slide variant, the LS Edge packs a number of desirable features that move it to the world of premium guns.
Is the JP Enterprises JP5 an MP5 Killer? Deep Dive – Part 1
BY Matt Kartozian Published: January 2, 2022 { 24 comments }For the past five weeks, I have been shooting and evaluating the most expensive and innovative PCC on the market, the new JP5 from JP Enterprises.
The EOTech Vudu 1-6 FFP with SR3 Reticle
BY Mitchell Graf Published: January 2, 2022 { 1 comment }Around three years ago EOTech started offering scopes in addition to their world-renowned holographic sights. Having taken a huge share of the red dot market, they took their shot at becoming a new big player in the magnified optic market by releasing their Vudu lineup of scopes.
BFG Micro Trauma Kit – Review
BY Clay Martin Published: January 2, 2022 { 6 comments }Know this; if you carry a gun for a living, you are going to end up patching up either yourself or a friend. That is how the game is played. And someone living or dying might very well come down to having some materials on hand to stop them from bleeding out.









