Through good training and then practicing what we’ve been taught, we form the habit of presenting our defensive handgun in a level fashion to the target. Just before breaking the shot, our focus goes to the front sight to confirm that we are properly lined up with the vital zone. This is what Col. Jeff Cooper called the flash sight ...
Sponsored Content New for 2025, Armasight has introduced a new line of thermal vision optics: the Warden 640 monocular, Commander 640 weapon sight, and Operator 640 clip-on. We’re excited to take a closer look at each of them to test out exactly what they can do. Monoculars are the most versatile and often the most useful type of thermal imaging ...
If you want to suppress a pistol and still hit your mark, you’re probably going to have to rethink your sight situation. Let’s get this right out in the open: A suppressed pistol for personal protection has limited application. This is, of course, because in most personal protection situations, the ability to comfortably conceal the pistol is paramount … and ...
Police in Albuquerque are investigating the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy as a potential case of justifiable homicide. The incident occurred after a group of teens reportedly tried to force entry into an apartment, leading the resident to open fire in defense of his family. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ALBUQUERQUE, NM (2-minute read) — A deadly altercation late Friday ...
In today’s article, Andy Grossman reviews the TACRIG FLEX holster. The carry rig is an interesting blend of materials and design that allow you to securely carry your defensive handgun in a wide variety of ways. TACRIG provided the holster to Grossman for review. If you carry a gun, I’m sure you have struggled with holsters at one point in ...
ATN Corp. has launched a new clip-on thermal device, the ATN Tico LTV.  This small device which is placed in front of a traditional “daytime” riflescope allows that scope to have thermal capabilities. The Tico LTV 640 is equipped with a 60 hertz thermal sensor and has 640 x 480 resolution. At only .9 pound, it is also extremely light ...
1. Lone Wolf Distributors’ Dusk Stripped Glock G19 Slide is available in several configurations and finishes to offer consumers ergonomic and practical enhancements over factory slides—the most noticeable is a milled RMR-footprint cut designed to accept many of today’s reflex-style red-dot sights. It also accepts standard Glock iron sights. Aggressive cocking serrations are incorporated into both the front and rear ...
Firearm: Lipsey’s Exclusive Ruger SP101 Revolver in .327 Fed. Mag. (MSRP: $919) We’ve opted for Ruger’s SP101 revolver chambered in .327 Federal Magnum for today’s kit for a number of reasons. First, the chambering allows for an extra round over the .357 Magnum/.38 Special round in which the SP101 is traditionally offered. With the .327 Fed. at a power level ...
If you want the best can for the job, you need to consider a suppressor’s materials alongside its baffle design, construction and features. Suppressors have been slowly and steadily entering the mainstream discussion in hunting, range use and general recreation during the past 15 years or so. The technology from the “golden” days of gun sales during the Obama administration ...
Compact suppressors for centerfire rifle cartridges are the most popular suppressors, and they come in a variety of configurations. We hit the range with four different rifle suppressors—the MeatEater, Backcountry, Trash Panda and Silent Bandit—to see how they compare. Throughout time, various trends have left their mark on the history of firearms. While these trends might have various origins, consumers ...