When it comes to shooting handguns in the dark, is it better to have a handheld or a weapon-mounted light? It’s no secret that bad things happen in the dark. Evil loves the absence of light, which is why some humans are afraid of the dark. Our literature and movies have contributed to this fear with monsters such as vampires ...
Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list. The New Guns And Gear: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 in .357 Magnum Smith & Wesson expands its Model 1854 series with the addition of the .357 Magnum ...
Imagine a world without Vietnam. I don’t mean the unified country of 98.86 million people in Southeast Asia that is a thriving economic powerhouse today. I mean, imagine a world without the Vietnam War. What if, when the French were beaten at Dien Bien Phu and the communists were creeping south like some kind of malignant political disease, we didn’t ...
The .22 Magnum pistol is a rare bird, but we pick four top options in the caliber to satiate even the most finicky rimfire fan. A semi-automatic .22 Magnum pistol … cue crickets chirping. Popular as the souped-up rimfire cartridge has proven over the past 60 odd years it’s never really conquered the pistol market. Revolvers, those chamber in what’s ...
If you want to effectively defend your domain without risk of legal trouble, you need to understand Castle Doctrine. Castle Doctrine is a legal principle that recognizes the right to defend yourself within the safety of your home, allowing the use of force—including deadly force—without the obligation to retreat. It’s rooted in the belief that one’s home is a sanctuary, ...
The FBI said that 9mm is just as good as .45 ACP, but we’re here to make the argument that sometimes bigger really is better. Back when John Browning fine-tuned the .45 ACP (he didn’t invent it, but he did make it perfect), the premier arm of the military was the cavalry. Part of their job was stopping opposing cavalry—even ...
If you want to find the best 5.56 NATO suppressor, you need a lot of ammo, cameras, and a few people willing to risk bodily harm. RECOIL has all of that and more, and put it to good use testing a host of suppressors at CANCON South Carolina 2024! The multi-part video series kicks off with how it was set ...
Draw length and accessories are important to consider. The Staccato C with X300 is the same overall length as a standard 5-inch 1911, here by MAC. If you really wanted the X300, you could go slightly longer in the barrel for no draw speed loss. Slapping a bunch of extra stuff on your gun can be fun, and sometimes even ...
We take a quick look at Dead Air Silencers’ new modular titanium Mojave 45 suppressor. Dead Air Silencers is expanding its Mojave line with the Mojave 45. Previously only available in 9mm as the Mojave 9, fans of .45 ACP and other larger-bore cartridges will now be able to enjoy what the Mojave line has to offer as well. At ...
In today’s article, Steve Horsman gives us a step-by-step process for how to disassemble and clean your 1911 pistols. As with any firearm related activity, The Armory Life encourages you to follow the common safety rules when cleaning your handguns. The Springfield Armory 1911 pistols are extremely popular for self-defense, competition, target shooting and hunting. Both experienced shooters and first-time ...