If you’re in the market for a 9mm snub-nose revolver, take a look at this Davidson’s Exclusive Smith & Wesson Model 940. Revolvers chambered in 9mm aren’t the most common, but given the wide array of excellent, common 9mm defensive ammo available today, it’s easy to see why some would choose to carry one. As a bonus, moon clips are ...

Every culture has their own distinct blade — be it the Filipino balisong, Scottish Sgian Dubh, or Old English seax. But perhaps none is as enigmatic as the Japanese tanto. Most of the time, however, our preconceived notions of the tanto are completely wrong.  In Japanese, the word tanto means “short blade.” As the style arose midway during the Heian ...

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: Magpul MOE QD M-Lok Bipod Magpul just made life easier for M-Lok users with the new MOE QD Bipod. It’s got the same ...

Photos by Sunni McAllister ‘‘Beans to bullets.” That was the initial goal when retired Army Ranger Tom Fuller founded Armageddon Gear. Every item one would need should the world go to sh*t, all in one place. Just as importantly, he wished to share the knowledge: how to survive. Fuller, now age 55, served in the U.S. Army 75th Ranger Regiment. ...

Springfield Armory has just announced a new line of upgraded and enhanced SAINT Victor AR rifles and pistols. Constantly looking to improve its product line, Springfield Armory has just announced that its popular SAINT Victor line of AR rifles and pistols is receiving a redesign. Boasting improvements and enhancements throughout, the new guns will be available in both 5.56x45mm and ...

BACK IN THE CAROLINAS FOR A SECOND YEAR Welcome to CANCON A Fully Suppressed Range Day! The World’s Favorite Suppressed Shooting Festival! CANCON is back again on the East Coast: Clinton, South Carolina. Join us on November 7th & 8th, 2025 for an action-packed weekend of fully suppressed shooting! BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE HERE The Clinton House Plantation Shooting Complex ...

A quick look at the new Cipher series of IWB concealed carry holsters from Henry Holsters. It can be hard to find the perfect holster for your carry setup. If you carry inside the waistband, it can be even harder, but when it comes to concealment, it usually proves true that the slimmer the holster, the better. That’s why Henry ...

Turkey imports more firearms to the United States than any other nation, and in the 21st century they’ve earned a reputation for producing affordable arms — and Canik is the reason why anyone takes them seriously.  It was 2015 and RECOIL Issue 18 when we first covered Canik — we were impressed with them, and it’s only gotten better since ...

The 6GT is a peak round for thermal hunting due to its flat shooting nature and very low recoil. Sights like the Armasight Contractor heavily benefit when combined with a low recoil platform. How the rising 6mm bore challenges the established order. The 6mm bore has been around for quite some time, and it has almost always been met with ...

Pictures by Nick Slatten When the Sept. 11 attacks shook our nation to its core, 17-year-old Nick Slatten was one of thousands who answered the call to stand and fight.  Soon after graduating from high school in his hometown of Sparta, Tennessee, Slatten was on his way to basic training. Months later, he was a paratrooper in the storied 82nd ...