Germany’s Panzerkampfwagen V “Panther” is considered by many to be the finest tank of World War II. The Panther was developed to counter the Soviet T-34, and in so doing the Panzerwaffe created one of the most effective tank-killers in history. This was due in large part to the Panther’s outstanding main gun — the Rheinmetall-Borsig 7.5 cm KwK 42 ...
Earlier this year we attended the inaugural 5.7 Fest event, a celebration of the 5.7x28mm round and all the guns, ammunition and gear that help support it, at Range Ready in Robert, LA, the home of the Gun Talk folks. One of the pieces of kit we had the chance to check out were two suppressors from Silencer Central, the ...
Las Vegas is gearing up for the 2025 NSSF SHOT Show, and let me tell you, if you’re into guns, hunting, or anything outdoors, this is where you need to be. Come January, the city will be packed with the best the firearms world has to offer—new gear, cutting-edge tech, and the people who actually know what the hell they’re ...
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the gun enthusiast, hunter or outdoorsman in your life? At The Armory Life, we all have our favorite gift ideas. We’ve combined them into this list to offer you some ideas for this holiday season. There are a broad range of Christmas gifts available for the gun enthusiast in your life. We’ve pulled together ...
A man in Osceola County tragically died after negligently shooting himself while attempting to place a firearm into his shorts. The incident underscores the critical importance of firearm safety and proper handling and carry techniques to prevent such occurrances. OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL (1-minute read) — A tragedy occurred in Osceola County on Saturday when a man fatally shot himself while ...
European American Armory has just unveiled the new Girsan Influencer X, a full-size, single-stack, 1911-pattern handgun with an optics-ready slide. Notably, the Girsan Influencer X has a full-profile dustcover, giving it a unique look. More importantly, this handgun is available in four different chamberings: 9mm, .45 ACP, 10mm and .38 Super. All EAA Girsan Influencer X pistols are built on ...
Firearm: Walther PDP Compact Steel Frame (MSRP: $1,699) In a curious case of reverse-reverse engineering, Walther has released the PDP Compact Steel Frame 4-inch pistol. Walther released the PDP in 2021 as a striker-fired, polymer-frame pistol. Later, the company designed a steel-frame version for competitive shooters, with the goal being to add weight to reduce felt recoil. Coming full circle ...
Heavy target rifles with high-powered scopes have become extremely popular, but are they too much gun for backcountry hunting? Hunting in the Santa Fe National Forest North of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, I was in hot pursuit of elk. My scouting efforts had proved fruitful, locating elk herds feeding in the meadows and on the ridges. Weeks later, when ...
Thanksgiving, as many of us understand it, is a uniquely American holiday. While the tradition predates the founding of this country, it has been an important part of our culture for as long as any of us can remember. While days of thanksgiving are common throughout many societies, the formal holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States has added weight ...
In the summer of 1957, I was fresh out of college and starting my chosen profession. At the Marine Corps Basic School in Virginia with hundreds of my fellow second lieutenants, we went about learning to be Marine officers. We spent almost all of the first two months learning about weapons and how to use them. Mostly, we learned the ...