To readers of The Armory Life and many 1911 afficionados, Hilton Yam is going to be a familiar name. In the company of the many great gunsmiths and competitors who have built their professions around the construction or use of 1911 pistols, Yam offers a very unique perspective. Excepting, perhaps, a dwindling corps of old-guard military armorers, few have amassed more experience using, maintaining, and improving real-world, hard-use duty 1911’s than Hilton Yam. The Springfield Armory 10-8 Performance Master Class combines Hilton Yam’s decades of FBI duty experience with Springfield Armory’s 1911 manufacturing capabilities. Image: Carson McDaniel The late 1980s and early 1990s…
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The brutal killing of 30-year-old Eliza Morales and her unborn child in Downers Grove has highlighted the extreme risks of meeting strangers for online sales at a private residence. The suspect, Nedas Revuckas, allegedly stabbed Morales 70 times and set her home on fire following a dispute over a Facebook Marketplace vehicle transaction. DOWNERS GROVE, IL (3-minute read) — A horrific act of violence has left the Downers Grove community in shock and a young family shattered. On January 26, 2026, 30-year-old Eliza Morales, who was five months pregnant with her second child, was fatally stabbed 70 times inside her…
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Editor’s Note: In today’s article, Dr. Will Dabbs examines the versatile Heinkel He 111 in World War II. The German medium bomber became one of the most recognizable Luftwaffe aircraft of the war. Originally designed as a civilian airliner, the He 111 evolved into a versatile combat aircraft that participated in every major campaign. Lt. Mikhail Petrovich Devyatayev was a Russian P-39 Airacobra pilot during World War II. The peculiar mid-engine P-39 offered fairly poor high-altitude performance and was subsequently relegated to second-line duties by the US Army Air Corps. However, the Russians desperately needed a nimble ground attack plane.…
I lost my BB gun after I shot the windows out of our old barn when I was 6 years old. Seems that Dad did not agree that they were great reactive targets. Read the full article here
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota following escalating protests and federal officer shootings in Minneapolis. This move comes as state leaders and federal authorities clash over a massive immigration enforcement surge that has left residents on edge and the city in turmoil. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE MINNEAPOLIS, MN (2-minute read) — The streets of Minneapolis are currently a flashpoint for a massive constitutional and civil struggle. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is prepared to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 to send military troops into Minnesota. This threat…
Photos: Dave Merrill & Steven Kuo.We go hands-on with the latest generation of FN SCAR to see what’s new in the iconic system.In October 2025, FN announced they would be discontinuing commercial production of the SCAR after nearly two decades. But like the death of Superman in 1992, these proclamations to the end of an icon were premature. Just a few short months later we’re here to show you the newest generation of SCAR rifle — and the most significant changes FN has ever given to the system.Ever since the advent of the SCAR in 2008 there have been plenty…
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Editor’s Note: This article represents the opinion of the author and is not intended as legal advice. Please familiarize yourself with local, state, and federal laws, and seek the advice of qualified legal experts as required. A common theme on the gun-related Internet is “A 10mm will hang you in court! It’s overkill! It’s ‘indicia of malice’! It’s too powerful for self-defense against anything but big bears! A 10mm got Harold Fish convicted for murder!” Is using 10mm Auto for personal protection defensible in court? Massad Ayoob examines the real-world case of State v. Harold Fish, in which a man was convicted after using…
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The following products are just a few of the ways you can make an AR-pattern rifle even better. Read the full article here
FN has just announced the 309 MRD, a 9mm FN pistol that’s more accessible than ever before.It’s well known that FN makes some great firearms, but let’s be honest, most of them are priced above what many Americans can afford. With the goal of making an excellent 9mm pistol that’s more accessible to shooters on a budget, FN has just announced the 309 MRD.The FN 309 MRD has everything one looks for in a defensive pistol—it’s lightweight, optics-ready, easy-to-use and comes with high-capacity magazines. For flush-fit mags, the 309 holds 16 rounds, and extended mags hold 20. However, 10-round mags…
[ enter (verb): to come or go into ] RECOIL Magazine has never been just about guns. We believe in well-rounded, self-reliant, and capable individuals, as well as the importance of building foundational skill sets. One of those key skill sets for the well-rounded gentleperson is the ability to gain entry to places and things, even if they’re secured. Perhaps noisily and overtly, but even better quietly and covertly. When you think about what might deny you entry to something, the first thing that probably comes to mind are locks. Locks on doors, locks on containers, locks on vehicles —…
Columbus police have identified 20 year old Kenneth Grace as the man fatally shot inside a northwest side business on Hayden Road. Two people who admitted firing the shots say they acted in self defense during what they claim was an attempted commercial robbery, and detectives are still working to confirm exactly what happened. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE COLUMBUS, OH (3 minute read) — Columbus police say 20 year old Kenneth Grace was shot inside a northwest side business on Hayden Road and later died at a local hospital. Two people who stayed on scene told officers they were the…
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Those of us who spend time in the world’s woods, wadis and wetlands rapidly learn about fieldcraft. Whether we’re out there camo-clad in training for war or hunting up some meat for the freezer, there are certain tactics, tips and procedures that we internalize through good or bad experiences in the field. Quality fieldcraft knives make all the difference when you’re out in the wilderness or training for real-world scenarios. The right blade becomes an extension of your hand, and the wrong one nothing buy an impediment. Military folks preparing for ground combat missions learn to travel light and never…
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