Novel, unique, and oddly effective within its admittedly narrow applications, the American 180 is an artifact of the golden age of gun design.
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Two Criminals and The American 180 Submachine Gun: 1,200 RPM Rimfire Ripper
BY Will Dabbs Published: September 19, 2020 { 22 comments }Staccato 2011 P Delivers Amazing Performance
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: September 12, 2020 { 17 comments }Staccato has blended the best aspects of the legendary 1911 with years of competition tested 2011 improvements and the latest manufacturing upgrades to deliver a unique 4.4” 2011 that will challenge most shooters to keep up with its performance.
1791 Gunleather Changes the Game: New Ultra Custom Leather Holster With Memory-Lok Technology
BY Riley Baxter Published: September 12, 2020 { 4 comments }I love the Ultra Custom (spoiler) because of its use of leather as the main component. Personally, I like carrying a gun in a leather holster (especially IWB) because the material is much softer to the touch than other options. However, there are negatives to an all-leather design. The Ultra Custom is everything that a leather holster is, without these negatives. Gun retention is on par with a Kydex holster if it is fit right!
Odin Works NAV 22 – Quietest Suppressor Clay’s Tested
BY Clay Martin Published: September 12, 2020 { 9 comments }This is an absolutely fantastic can and one that I highly recommend. I can tell you it is worth the money, and not just with words. I bought the review model for this week. The Nav 22 is staying with papa bear, where it belongs.
Don’t Do it Wrong! How to Properly Wear Body Armor
BY Ivan Loomis Published: September 12, 2020 { 11 comments }And when it comes to ballistic armor, specifically hard plates that you will find in a plate carrier, proper placement is paramount. Otherwise you are just wearing a weight vest…
When a CIA Huey Won a Dogfight with a Communist Biplane
BY Will Dabbs Published: September 12, 2020 { 14 comments }Though hardly what might be considered air combat in the Space Age, in January of 1968 the crew chief on an Air America Huey helicopter did indeed bring down an enemy biplane with an AK47.
Affordable All Purpose Rifle for the 21st Century: Savage’s 110 Scout
BY Mark Miller Published: September 12, 2020 { 17 comments }I like the Savage 110 Scout. The imbedded rubber gripping surfaces and AccuFit features made for a perfect fit. The trigger is good and the cost is affordable. It’s a good shooting handy rifle with nice look.
The Brigandine Plate Carrier by SKD Tactical
BY Ivan Loomis Published: September 6, 2020 { 4 comments }The Brig starts off like most plate carriers in that it is comprised of two plate bags, shoulder straps and a cummerbund. But as we dive into the details, we begin to see how the Brig shines.
CMMG MK 17 Takes P320 Magazines?
BY Clay Martin Published: September 6, 2020 { 15 comments }Not only is CMMG arguably the best 9mm AR on the block, but now it has a different feed option. If you are moving to the P320 family of pistols, this is a highly recommended addition to the package.
Lightweight and Accurate: Christensen Arms Ranger 22 Reviewed
BY Riley Baxter Published: September 6, 2020 { 19 comments }The Ranger 22 is an ultralight, full-sized rifle with an 18″ carbon fiber tension barrel, carbon fiber stock, aluminum receiver, and overall streamlined design that bring it in at a shockingly low weight of 5.1 pounds! We also have the engineers behind this rifle’s design to thank for building it up around Ruger 10/22 magazines and Remington 700 drop-in triggers.









