In today’s review, Alan Rice reviews the Leupold Mark 4HD 2.5-10x rifle scope. With Springfield Armory’s M1A rifle as the test platform, the Leupold proved why the company enjoys a great reputation. The scope was provided by the company to the author for this review. Leupold and Stevens has been making precision equipment in America since the earliest days of ...
A lot of things have happened in the world to create a lot of first-time gun buyers. Many of these new firearm owners are interested in home defense and personal protection. If you are looking for your first gun, author Slaton White has five suggestions to consider when walking into a gun store. Although it wasn’t the only factor, the ...
Home defense is one of the most common reasons given when someone buys a gun. Like any tool, different guns can be suited for different purposes. So, if you are looking for a home defense gun, what should you buy? What is the best affordable home defense pistol? The author makes a good case for the Springfield XD Mod.3 being ...
Codenamed Operation Urgent Fury, the United States invasion of Grenada is perceived by some as a minor military engagement during the Cold War. However, the conflict was more important than many people might realize. BTR-60 “028” after it was knocked out and pushed off the road by the Rangers. Image: NARA What may have also escaped the notice of most Americans ...
A point we might all agree on is that to succeed in most any physical skill, practice is essential. This remains true no matter if we want to be at our best shooting a basketball, playing a musical instrument or running a pistol. While some people might be blessed with superior hand/eye coordination and pick up the game a little ...
In today’s review, Dr. Will Dabbs gets his hands on the Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 5.56mm Pistol. The AR-style pistol offers a great deal of flexibility while offering the great quality Springfield Armory firearms are known for. The gun was provided to the author by the company for review. The Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 5.56mm Pistol is a fantastic firearm ...
Events always seem to go sideways when you least expect it, like when a fun day at the range turns sour and you discover your red dot has dead batteries. Or, the rim of a cartridge case breaks off, leaving a spent shell in the chamber of your AR. A properly equipped range bag will have the tools and supplies ...
In today’s review, Randall Chaney reviews the Chalker Sling made by Jersey Tactical Corporation. Developed decades ago by a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, the sling’s roots are based in the experiences and lessons learned in combat. The sling reviewed here is personally owned by the author and not a T&E item. Dissatisfied with the deficiencies of three-point slings attached to ...
This isn’t one of those stories about a graceful, daredevil fighter from WWII. The Grumman TBF Avenger was a torpedo bomber — big, heavy, and a little awkward. Never meant to wow you with looks. Instead, it got things done. TBM torpedo bombers, the General Motors version of the Grumman TBF Avenger, in flight during World War II. Image: U.S. Navy ...
In a crowded field of single-point, two-point, and three-point slings designed for combat, it’s not easy to find a simple yet functional rifle sling. That search has gotten easier with the Magpul Rifleman Loop Sling (RLS), which has design elements that harken back to the Rhodesian sling and venerable leather M1907 sling. Check out the video above for a full rundown ...