The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle has easily the most impressive record of any modern combat fighter, scoring more than 100 aerial victories without a single loss. The twin-engine all-weather fighter made its maiden flight in July 1972 and was first delivered to the United States Air Force in November 1974, serving with the 58th Tactical Fighter Training Wing at Luke ...
Let’s start off with a scenario. Answer truthfully, you are not being graded, you are just going to measure your “before you read the article and after you read the article” answer. The holidays are just around the corner, and you have decided to get a jump on that Christmas list. It is Friday around 5pm and the parking lot ...
Are you a gun owner looking to start collecting firearms inspired by those employed by the U.S. military? Have you been watching movies about WWII or Vietnam and wishing you could get your hands on the guns you see on screen? If you are like me, this is definitely true. And if you are like me, you probably have started ...
World War II is the most analyzed conflict in modern times. Despite all the excellent works available, pop culture has in some cases surpassed the historical records and have become established as fact in movies, TV and YouTube. The use of Duplex Drive (DD) tanks on D-Day is just one example of a pervasive myth of their supposed demise. This ...
The deer was small in the 4X Redfield. But the October air was still, and I trusted the .300 tugging the sling taut. Crosswire quivering a half-body-depth over the buck’s withers, I pressed the trigger. Recoil jarred the image. It cleared to show the buck wilt. A faint “thwuck” trailed the blast. The previous year, a buck in a ridge-top ...
Editor’s Note: This article is intended for discussion purposes only. Please acquire adequate training in self-defense from a qualified instructor. Several years back, my daughter had a recital at her college. I was off duty, out of my jurisdiction and, under Florida law, could not carry my Springfield Armory XD on school grounds. As soon as I approached the venue, ...
Bullet weight for self defense is one of those topics that gets thrown around a lot in gun shops and online forums. And honestly? It matters. But probably not in the way most people think. Here’s the reality. When considering carrying a 9mm with 115-grain hollow points or 147-grain rounds, the difference on paper looks significant. Lighter bullets go faster. Heavier ...
I’ve heard many new shooters ask “Is +P ammunition safe?” Yes, +P ammunition is safe to use in modern firearms. The “+P” designation means the round is loaded to higher pressure than standard pressure ammunition — typically 10% more pressure for most pistol calibers. Modern materials used in fireams mean that the gun’s barrel, slide, and frame are sufficiently strong ...
Wilson Combat has just rolled its second-generation interpretation of the SIG Sauer P365 product line with the new Wilson Combat WCP365 2.0 models. These new pistols can be had in either the standard, X, XL or P365 X Macro formats. The P365 variants from Wilson feature Wilson Combat’s latest P365 grip modules, which are laser textured and designed to provide ...
In this review, Randall Chaney evaluates the new Code Blue Public Service boots from Rocky Boots. For training, duty and even working out, these boots proved to be comfortable and durable. The boots were provided for this review by the company. After some quick math, I figured that I had walked, run or climbed a minimum of 12,000 miles while on duty ...