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A Million Rounds in Half a Day: The Remarkable British Vickers Machinegun

A Million Rounds in Half a Day: The Remarkable British Vickers Machinegun

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Marriage, divorce, graduation, and retirement can all be challenging for their own unique reasons as well. Periods of transition in military history, however, are invariably bloody.

JP Rifles Variable Mass Operating System - Review

JP Rifles Variable Mass Operating System – Review

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The VMOS allows me to have more leeway with what is or isn’t an overly pressured load. This item seems to be perfect for the person who may not have the benefit of using the same exact load in their rifle every time.

IWI Tavor TS12 Shotgun

IWI Tavor TS12 Shotgun

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IWI has always been one of the leaders in innovation, but this week it has gone into overdrive. We got our hands on the Tavor TS12 Shotgun, which is unlike anything else you have ever seen.

Tough Meets Tiny – The Beretta APX Carry

Tough Meets Tiny – The Beretta APX Carry

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I have long liked the Beretta APX duty sized pistol, and when I learned they were releasing the APX Carry, I was immediately interested.

Leupold Performance Eyewear - Gets Shot!

Leupold Performance Eyewear – Gets Shot!

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I’ve been testing the new Leupold Performance Eyewear glasses since January 2020, when I wore a prototype at SHOT Show Range Day.

The What & the Why - Selecting an Instructor

The What & the Why – Selecting an Instructor

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It’s hard to find a competent self-defense firearms instructor. Many people want to teach others how to shoot and handle a gun, but finding someone who can actually teach the subject is difficult.

FAL Build: The Next Step for AR builders?

FAL Build: The Next Step for AR builders?

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One particular firearm I recommend to newer builders, particularly those without metalworking experience, for “the next build” is the FN-FAL rifle. I recommend the FAL because while it is definitely more difficult to build than an AR is; it’s not that much more so.

Two Criminals and The American 180 Submachine Gun: 1,200 RPM Rimfire Ripper

Two Criminals and The American 180 Submachine Gun: 1,200 RPM Rimfire Ripper

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Novel, unique, and oddly effective within its admittedly narrow applications, the American 180 is an artifact of the golden age of gun design.

Staccato 2011 P Delivers Amazing Performance

Staccato 2011 P Delivers Amazing Performance

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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

1791 Gunleather Changes the Game: New Ultra Custom Leather Holster With Memory-Lok Technology

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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!