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It would be hard to find two more complementary market sectors than firearms and tactical knives. As a case in point, I imagine you’re likely reading this article simply because you’re the kind of person who appreciates a quality tool in whatever form it takes. Similar to what drives the engineering teams at Springfield Armory, there’s no shortage of knifemakers who go to bed and wake up thinking about how to create a product people can stake their lives on. According to the author, there isn’t a bad choice in Cold Steel’s knife catalog. Just about everything the company manufactures…
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Mossberg has just announced a special edition Bliksem version of the Mossberg 590 pump-action firearm.The 590 Shockwave just got cooler, as Mossberg has announced the special edition Bliksem version of the 12-gauge pump-action firearm. It’s made in collaboration with Christian Craighead and his brand, Ministry of Defence (MOD). If you don’t know Craighead, he’s the SAS bloke who saved hundreds of hostages in Nairobi after single-handedly storming the hotel to engage their terrorist captors back in 2019. If that wasn’t enough, he looked really damn cool while doing it.Speaking of cool-looking, the new Mossberg 590 Bliksem. Basically a 590 Shockwave…
There is a long and storied connection between warfighters and their watches. The regimented precision of military life, and of modern combat operations, dictates that most everyone on the battlefield be aware of the time at all times. Some watch brands have become accidentally synonymous with certain men, missions, or units. Others exist specifically because of this lineage. Praesidus Watch Co, whose is derived from the Latin word for “protector” was established in 2019 with the specific goal of producing rugged, unpretentious field watches to replicate or commemorate service members throughout history. Last year, on the 80th anniversary of the…
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A wide range of really well-known aircraft types were used in World War II, by both sides. But for every Mustang, British Spitfire, Bf109, Zero, Flying Fortress, Corsair or Mitchell bomber, there were many other hard-working planes that received little to no attention. Quite often their operations provided ample opportunity for danger, but little chance for glory. A Zeke meets its end: Lt. Gandy’s Kingfisher was close behind the Zeke, and after several long bursts of .30-caliber fire, the Japanese aircraft burst into flames and crashed. Image: NARA One of these lesser-known, lunch-bucket types was the U.S. Navy’s Vought OS2U Kingfisher…
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Editor’s Note: In this Skallywag Tactical Riptide review, author Eugene Nielsen takes a stab at evaluating an intriguing new knife. The tanto version of the knife was provided to the author by the company for this review. The author states, “All opinions are my own and are based on my personal experience with the product.” Skallywag Tactical is a U.S. veteran-owned company that has developed several innovative knives. The company has recently added to its lineup with its new Riptide family of hard-use tactical fixed-blade knives. The Skallywag Tactical Riptide family of knives allows you to choose from two blade…
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XS Sights has introduced more products to fit different handgun makes and models. Among its latest releases are the company’s optics mounting plates and fiber-optic sights to fit a range of Smith & Wesson handguns. XS Sights Optics plates are CNC milled from steel and finished with a black-nitride finish. Currently, XS plates accommodate the Aimpoint ACRO and Trijicon RMR footprints. Both of these optics footprints represent two of the most common mounting standards on the market, especially in terms of duty and defensive carry options. XS Sights fiber-optic sights feature a robust design with a slightly wider green fiber-optic…
IT HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER OR FASTER TO GET A (LEGAL) SUPPRESSOR! While the process for filing ATF NFA paperwork has been made infinitely easier and faster with the introduction of eForms, the process is still run by the government, and the government can’t make anything too easy. Services offered by the likes of Silencer Shop aren’t required to file eForms, but they do make it a lot easier. Silencer Shop is also one of the most common, as their network of dealer kiosks makes the process a lot more accessible. Current eForm 4 wait times aren’t at an all-time…
Shadow Systems has just announced the AXIO pistol line, designed around a steel chassis for enhanced controllability and recoil management.As popular as Glock pistols are, many shooters have always felt that they’re lacking in certain departments. This gave rise to a huge industry entirely dedicated to improving them with aftermarket components and modifications. It also resulted in companies like Shadow Systems that iterated on the design to build their own pistols with improvements throughout the whole gun. The company’s different models have garnered an excellent reputation among concealed carriers, duty users and even competitors over the years, but the latest…
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