The new Springfield XD-M Elite Compact OSP is a mouthful to say but a joy to shoot. I’ve got to be honest, before Springfield sent me this pistol to review, I had little to no experience with their handgun offerings aside from their 1911’s. After unboxing this handgun I was incredibly excited to see how it compares to the pistols I’m more accustomed to.
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New EDC. The Springfield XD-M Elite Compact OSP
BY CitizenHush Published: June 6, 2021 { 9 comments }Versatility Defined, the NIGHTFORCE NX8 2.5-20x50mm F1
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: June 5, 2021 { 1 comment }The NX8 2.5-20x performed exceptionally well on all fronts, and I look forward to seeing the action in Africa behind the crosshairs of one.
Cameleon Concealed Carry Bags – Blending Function, Firearms, and Fashion
BY Danielle Vermeulen Published: June 5, 2021 { 2 comments }Summer is upon us, and soon (if not already) ladies will be trading their jeans, leggings and, flannel for summer dresses, sandals and, flowy skirts. These softer, cooler fabrics are typically not well suited to carrying a firearm, which is one of the reasons that a concealed carry purse is a great option for many ladies in summer.
A Way To “Color Case Harden” At Home
BY Christopher Mace Published: June 5, 2021 { 6 comments }Some time ago, I wrote an article about completing a black powder revolver kit from Dixie Gun Works. Upon completion, the frame still needed to be refinished as it was just bare steel. I mentioned that I hadn’t yet decided on what finish to use on the frame, but wanted something that at least looked like color case hardening, as this is the finish the original Colts had
The Professional Assassination of Marielle Franco: Truly Bad Cops
BY Will Dabbs Published: June 5, 2021 { 17 comments }I have some friends that found themselves on the Mexican border during Spring Break several years ago with some spending money and a little time. They were young, bulletproof, and immortal, so they figured they’d wander over and spend the day exploring Juarez on foot.
MAX Capacity + MAX Function = Ruger MAX-9
BY Justin Opinion Published: May 30, 2021 { 16 comments }If you’re not first with a new innovation, then you’d better bring something extra to the table. And that is exactly what Ruger has done with the MAX-9. I am duly impressed by it – the MAX-9 is a very legit contender.
Zastava M70 ZPAP: An AK for AR Guys
BY CitizenHush Published: May 30, 2021 { 18 comments }AK’s are effective rifles. They’ve certainly proven that over the decades but the Zastava M70 ZPAP is a fantastic and relatively modular rifle at an attainable price point.
17 Facts about the Leupold DeltaPoint Micro and Field Test Report
BY True Pearce Published: May 30, 2021 { 10 comments }Just like your mother-in-law, it’s carrying a little extra weight around the backend. Function before fashion the Leupold DP Micro works and it’s tiny. They had to put the electronics and the batt
Loaches, Snakes, and the GE M134 Minigun
BY Will Dabbs Published: May 30, 2021 { 16 comments }LT Hugh Mills earned three Silver Stars, three Bronze Stars, four Distinguished Flying Crosses, and the Legion of Merit during three tours as a combat helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Mills was shot down sixteen times and thrice wounded in combat. He flew 3,300 combat hours in OH6A and AH1G helicopters.
A White Laser? New Odin Turbo LEP Weapon Light from Olight Full Review
BY Austin Van Gilder Published: May 28, 2021 { 6 comments }The new Odin Turbo LEP from Olight is essentially a light saber. The beam is hyper focused into a single hotspot and is ideal for anyone looking to do long range night time shooting or hunting.









