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Out of This World: Phoenix Weaponry’s Precision Buttstock

Out of This World: Phoenix Weaponry’s Precision Buttstock

Considering Phoenix Weaponry’s master machining focus, innovative approach to rifle components, ridiculously high tolerances, build quality, and, in this case, adjustability, it’s clear this stock is purposed and perfectly suited for precision shooting.

The Streamlight TLR RM2 - A Modern Long Gun Light

The Streamlight TLR RM2 – A Modern Long Gun Light

Weapon lights are pretty standard these days, right? Pack in a lot of lumens and candela, use a 18650 or a couple of 123s, and call it a day, right? Well, that’s mostly fine, but it’s always nice to see a company do something a little different. Streamlight did just that with the latest in [...]

Mag Loader; Gimmick or Worth the Money?

Mag Loader; Gimmick or Worth the Money?

If you have ever trained with me or read this column often, you know that I have been famously against mag loaders for years.

Miracle at Mirbat: When an SAS Operator Singlehandedly Held Off an Army with a Howitzer

Miracle at Mirbat: When an SAS Operator Singlehandedly Held Off an Army with a Howitzer

Labalaba spent his childhood on an island and craved adventure. He initially enlisted with the Royal Ulster Rifles and also served with the Royal Irish Rangers. He was a stone-cold warrior.

Kimber's Micro9 Rapide 1911 Black Ice - Steaming Pile or Underpriced Wonder?

Kimber’s Micro9 Rapide 1911 Black Ice – Steaming Pile or Underpriced Wonder?

If you love America, 1911’s, and think plastic pistols should be melted into Tupperware, then the Kimber Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice just might be the EDC you’ve been dreaming of. It’s small, thin, light, smooth, and absolutely gorgeous.

The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness

The Benelli M4: Gas Operated Goodness

The Benelli M4 being one of the most competent fighting shotguns on the planet. It’s perfect for police and military use and is a fearsome fighting shotgun for home defense.

Timney Alpha Competition Trigger for Glock Gen 3, 4, and 5

Timney Alpha Competition Trigger for Glock Gen 3, 4, and 5

I got my start in the gun industry doing Glock trigger jobs in the late ’90s. I had a version that broke under 2 pounds using modified stock parts – except the firing pins spring. I have done over 1000 trigger jobs since then. They are now all more or less obsolete thanks to Timney.

Sightmark Citadel 1-10x24 CR1 Scope Review

Sightmark Citadel 1-10×24 CR1 Scope Review

If you’re in the market for a quality scope for your newly acquired AR-15 that doesn’t break the bank then your search is over.

Cool Off with 5.11 Shorts

Cool Off with 5.11 Shorts

Summer is here and it’s hot. Temperatures in the 90s and 100s have been common recently. Besides shade and water, what do we need in weather like this? Shorts. We need shorts.

The British SAS & Operation Trent: The Real Freaking Deal

The British SAS & Operation Trent: The Real Freaking Deal

A HALO parachute jump into a hostile combat zone is a staple of modern spy movies. Because of the resources required and the inherent risk involved such stuff is vanishingly rare in real life. In November of 2001, however, a recon patrol from G Squadron of the British 22 SAS did just that.