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The Story Of An Ambush & The British Sten Gun - A Spectacularly Successful Failure

The Story Of An Ambush & The British Sten Gun – A Spectacularly Successful Failure

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The British Sten gun was effective at close range, cheap, and easy to make, but nearly botched the assassination of one of Hitler’s henchmen.

Magpul's New Eyewear is Comfortable, Stylish, and Could Save Your Ugly Mug

Magpul’s New Eyewear is Comfortable, Stylish, and Could Save Your Ugly Mug

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The legendary polymer magazine company has expanded their product line this summer to include a new stock, bipod, apparel, and three eyewear models available in dozens of lens color and tint combinations.

Heizer Defense PKO - 45 Defines Big Bore Slim

Heizer Defense PKO – 45 Defines Big Bore Slim

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Heizer Defense, the creators of the Pocket Shotgun, Pocket AR, and Pocket AK single-shot pistols, recently added a 45 Auto semi-auto pistol to their product line. With some innovative engineering, and liberal use of the unexpected, the PKO-45 is an amazingly thin single-stack 45 semi-auto that may be the ideal IWB concealed carry pistol for those looking for large caliber in a slim package.

Tactacam: Zoomable Gun Mounted Camera

Tactacam: Zoomable Gun Mounted Camera

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In my competitive shotgun career, I have always looked for pieces of technology that give the shooter and instructor different perspectives on shooting a target. I recently had the opportunity to use the new Tactacam 5.0 on the range to evaluate its effectiveness of capturing a shot.

Beretta APX Centurion and Compact

Beretta APX Centurion and Compact

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Earlier this year, Beretta announced additions to the APX family: The Centurion and the Compact. Both are built for the worst-case scenario.

Upgrading the Mossberg Patriot Predator with a Boyds Pro Varmint Stock

Upgrading the Mossberg Patriot Predator with a Boyds Pro Varmint Stock

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Consider a Boyds Pro Varmint as a replacement for the Mossberg Patriot Predator Stock as a modular solution for shooting from a prone position.

Private Bob Shine and the M3A1 Grease Gun: Desperate, Ugly, Awesome

Private Bob Shine and the M3A1 Grease Gun: Desperate, Ugly, Awesome

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The M3 submachine gun was built for WWII. The stamped steel gun was nicknamed the “Grease Gun,” but it cost Uncle Sam only $18 to make.

Leupold VX-3i LRP (Long Range Precision) Scope: Legendary DNA With Performance To Match

Leupold VX-3i LRP (Long Range Precision) Scope: Legendary DNA With Performance To Match

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Leupold’s new addition, the VX-3i optics series, is a solid buy for any long-range hunter or shooter on a budget.

SW1911 Pro Series 3” 9mm: Full Review

SW1911 Pro Series 3” 9mm: Full Review

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Somehow, the folks at Smith’s Performance Center have made the 1911 mini-me in 9mm with all the bells and whistles that runs like a full-grown model.

Leupold's Combat Competition Hunter Reticle: Multi-Purpose Perfection?

Leupold’s Combat Competition Hunter Reticle: Multi-Purpose Perfection?

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This reticle was created for combat, competition, and hunting scenarios. It’s clearly made for fast, accurate holds.