In today’s review, Richard Johnson takes a look at the X3 Driver gunsmithing set from Real Avid. This kit offers the gunsmith or home hobbyist 57 different pieces: bits along with a ratchet and T-handle screwdriver. But is this a quality set or no better than the cheap junk sold by some online discounters? Spoiler: this set beat expectations. The set was provided to the author by the company for review. There are a lot of tool options on the market for the gun enthusiast. Local outdoor shops offer them, as do the big box retailers. Online you can find…
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The Brief: A 37-year-old man was wounded and arrested after forcibly entering a Milwaukee home on Thursday morning. Upon encountering the intruder inside, a resident used a firearm to shoot the suspect, halting the break-in. Responding police officers took the wounded intruder into custody and transported him to a hospital. The resident was uninjured and cooperated fully with law enforcement. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office will review the case under Wisconsin’s Castle Doctrine, which provides legal protections for occupants who use force against individuals forcibly entering an occupied home. MILWAUKEE, WI — A dangerous daytime break-in attempt ended with…
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Located in the Northeast Georgia Mountains near the town of Toccoa are a pair of World War II historical sites that were largely unknown to those outside Airborne units, at least until HBO aired their most celebrated miniseries in 2001, Band of Brothers, based on the Steven Ambrose’s nonfiction novel which shares the same name. The 10-episode series followed the birth of the Airborne service and the journey of E Company in the 506th PIR from Camp Toccoa to the Eagle’s Nest. THE CURRAHEE MILITARY MUSEUM The first stop in the Easy Company story is the Currahee Military Museum at…
We look at the pros and cons of Maztech’s X4-FCS digital aiming system.The history of electronic technology integration into firearms can usually be summed up with a simple phrase: cautiously optimistic. Firearms are wonderfully mechanical devices, operating in a world where igniting gunpowder and high-pressure gases interact with precision machining, optical clarity, and the very laws of physics in such a way that they’re largely independent of batteries, circuit boards, and displays.While some things—like weapon-mounted laser aiming modules, red-dot sights, and even weapon mounted laser rangefinders—have proven themselves to be viable and rugged enough to be accepted by the general…
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When looking at the entire long history of firearms, the compression makes it look like clear progression. Muzzle loaders begat breech loaders, single-shot arms to multi-shot affairs, manual operation to automatics — and a whole lot between each and more beyond. But once you dive deep into the details, it’s less a linear line and more stepwise; more akin to a staggered and slanted staircase. Some designers, and some individual designs, are the upward steps that make it to that next level. A firearm can’t just be good, but it has to be the right gun at the right time,…
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Picture this: you drive out to the range with a rifle you know is zeroed. You spent good money on a scope, so you have a crystal-clear, parallax-free view of your target. You get your rifle set up on a good rest, chamber a round, and pull the trigger to the rear. You are rewarded with a perfect center-punch. Two more rounds follow closely behind it, carving out a ragged hole. Let me ask you this: is there anything missing from the story? Are you aware of how much consistency in the your ammunition can impact your accuracy? It matters.…
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Over the years, we’ve seen submachine guns categorized by generations tied to the World Wars. Generation 1 is often represented by the Thompson submachine gun, with its finely machined steel, walnut furniture, and expensive manufacturing process. Generation 2 is typified by wartime expedients like the Sten — a weapon designed to be produced quickly, cheaply, and in enormous numbers while the world was at war. After that, things become murky. Most authors simply lump everything developed after 1945 into “Generation 3,” while others reluctantly create a “Generation 3.5” or even a “Generation 4” for more modern designs. Such classifications ignore…
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RECOIL is teaming up with EOTECH to give one winner an EFLX-CE Enclosed Reflex Sight valued at $479. This package includes EOTECH EFLX-CE enclosed reflex sight, Model EFLXRCE1BLK, and Black finish. The EFLX-CE is a ruggedized enclosed-emitter pistol optic with a billet 7075 aluminum housing, selectable reticles, side-loading CR2032 battery, DeltaPoint Pro and Shield RMS-c footprint compatibility, shake-to-wake electronics, and lockout mode. Enter through the contest widget below during the promotion period. The giveaway opens 12AM Pacific September 8, 2026 and closes 11:59PM Pacific September 18, 2026. Eligibility is limited to residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.…
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The Brief: The Department of Justice has reactivated the federal process for restoring firearm rights under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c), shifting review authority to the Office of the Pardon Attorney. This ends a decades-long blockade, allowing individuals prohibited from owning firearms due to past nonviolent offenses to petition for relief. The program requires a rigorous background evaluation, maintaining strong presumptions against violent or recent offenders. While approved relief removes federal firearm prohibitions, it does not constitute a presidential pardon, erase an applicant’s underlying criminal record, or override independent state-level firearm restrictions. WASHINGTON, D.C. — For millions of Americans stripped of…
