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Suppressor Showdown: Full Review of Dead Air Nomad-L along with Nomad-30, Sandman, and Hybrid (Video)

Suppressor Showdown: Full Review of Dead Air Nomad-L along with Nomad-30, Sandman, and Hybrid (Video)

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The Nomad L consistently suppressed sound as well as or better than any of the other cans tested in this review (usually better). The L isn’t the cheapest suppressor on the market, but nothing beats its performance and durability—even more expensive cans.

Vision Problems & Solutions for Shooters: What To Do When It's Hard to See The Sights

Vision Problems & Solutions for Shooters: What To Do When It’s Hard to See The Sights

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Vision problems have plagued shooters ever since sights were invented. But with the techniques discussed in this article, a shooter with vision problems can still shoot well.

A Maxim Gun, an Abandoned French Tank, and One Determined American

A Maxim Gun, an Abandoned French Tank, and One Determined American

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On a particularly dark day in October of 1918, John Barkley singlehandedly stopped an aggressive German Infantry assault using a captured German machinegun and a knocked-out French tank. John Barkley personified American heroism and courage.

FNX-45 Tactical: A Fighting Pistol Worthy of America's Favorite Caliber

FNX-45 Tactical: A Fighting Pistol Worthy of America’s Favorite Caliber

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The FNX-45 Tactical is an absolutely unique sidearm, complete down to the “Jason Bourne” grade case it ships in. With 3 high capacity magazines, military-grade design, and all the suppressor factors built-in, this one has it all.

Rock Island Armory's AL9.0 9mm Revolver: An Elegant Weapon From a More Civilized Age

Rock Island Armory’s AL9.0 9mm Revolver: An Elegant Weapon From a More Civilized Age

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Rock Island Armory’s AL9.0 is a six-shot revolver. The surprising part is that it is chambered in 9mm. The steel frame gives weight to the gun and the low recoil of 9mm makes it pleasant to shoot.

Everything You Need to Know About the P320:  Exeter, Aftermarket Parts and Beyond

Everything You Need to Know About the P320: Exeter, Aftermarket Parts and Beyond

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The Sig Sauer P320 handgun is modular by design. The ability to swap calibers, frame sizes, and more provides a versatility that is driving a massive aftermarket for parts and accessories. Building a P320 is the perfect way to get exactly the gun you want without having to buy a new gun and throw away parts.

Building My First Belt-Fed: Semi-Auto RPD Build Part 2

Building My First Belt-Fed: Semi-Auto RPD Build Part 2

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In part 1, I discussed the parts for the build, the legal issues, and converted the bolt carrier semi-auto. In this part, I will continue the RPD build with the barrel installation and head spacing the bolt.

Real Live Machinegun Crime: Roger Waller and his Full Auto .380ACP MAC-11

Real Live Machinegun Crime: Roger Waller and his Full Auto .380ACP MAC-11

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Since 1934 there have been two cases wherein the legal owner of a registered machinegun committed a crime with his weapon. Only one is well documented.

Mantis X10: Diving Into the Rabbit Hole of Data and Analysis

Mantis X10: Diving Into the Rabbit Hole of Data and Analysis

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Never before have shooters had the abundance of data available to them that is provided by the Mantis X10.

LWRC SixEight – SOCOM Dream Machine Comes to Life

LWRC SixEight – SOCOM Dream Machine Comes to Life

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The DOD wants a new rifle and automatic weapon cartridge and actually narrowed it down to 3 finalists. Many of the exact specifications of the new round are close hold, but we do know one thing for certain. The caliber will be 6.8. Which really got me thinking about the last time 6.8 was a contender.