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The most common sub-$200 firearms we find are from questionable manufacturers, in extremely poor condition, or come from a country that no longer exists. But we like to look under rocks at small gun shops and kick tires at pawn brokers during our travels — and occasionally among all the zinc-alloy Saturday Night Specials from the ’70s and assorted antiques that aren’t safe to shoot, we’ll uncover something decent from a name brand with a sterling reputation. Such was the case when this Ruger EC9s was unearthed in an Idaho pawnshop. This slim 9mm holds seven rounds in the magazine,…
Uncontrollable variables and physics argue strongly against excessively long-range hunting. But how far is too far?We don’t wish to create a political divide here. Nor can we, because the debate over long-range hunting has long existed. But technological advances over the past quarter century have accentuated it. Laser rangefinders. High magnification scopes. High-BC bullets. Pocket anemometers with barometric pressure gauges. Computerized scopes and binoculars. Turret dialing scopes. Even scopes that automatically illuminate the proper aiming dot for precise shot placement at any distance.We have the equipment. Question is, do we have the wisdom?You know the arguments…“I have a world-class, ¼-MOA…
Presented by Leupold Optics Supported by MDT Inside Pro Match Rifles: PRS, NRL Hunter, and Real-World Setups In Episode 3, Dan Bertocchini puts everything from the series into action. This final episode moves from theory and setup into real-world execution, breaking down long-range hunting scenarios from 700 to over 1,100 yards. Dan walks through target engagement, wind calls, elevation data, and position building using the same rifles, optics, and support gear covered earlier in the series. You will see direct comparisons between calibers including the 6.5 PRC, 22 Creedmoor, and 300 Norma Magnum, along with real-time ballistic data, wind holds,…
KelTec has just released the SUB-PDP “Nub Sub”, a super compact braced 9mm pistol that folds in half.KelTec recently released the SUB-SDP, aka the “Nub Sub”, and it’s as wacky and cool as we’ve all come to expect from the company. Based on the SUB2000 folding pistol-caliber carbine, KelTec simply made it as short as possible and gave it a brace in order for it to legally qualify as a pistol. If you’ve been looking for a bag or truck gun that offers more shootability than a traditional pistol, the SUB-SDP is worth looking at.When unfolded, the SUB-SDP has an…
Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At…
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In RECOIL Issue 76, we interviewed criminologist Laura Brand. She’s spent years delving deeply into the psyches of serial killers to help the public understand what goes on inside evil people. It’s a careful dance that involves establishing comfort with personalities that are both highly manipulative and extremely intelligent. One of the worst being Lawrence Bittaker, who with his partner, Roy Norris, acted out their sexual sadism and murdered several women in the late 1970s. God’s Not Here, Only Devils recounts Brand’s time with Bittaker and the bond she developed to earn the trust of a psychopath to try and…
Harrington & Richardson has just launched its reproduction of the Model 606 squad automatic weapon.Harrington & Richardson keeps churning out cool reproductions of classic retro AR-15 models, and the latest is the Model 606. Based on the Colt Model 606 Heavy Assault Rifle, H&R’s version is naturally semi-automatic, but it has all the cool features of the original that would make it a great host for a forced reset trigger.At its core, the H&R Model 606 is a 20-inch AR-15 in 5.56 NATO with early M16-style furniture. The features that make it more useful for sustained fire include its heavy…
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