This overview of the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F paired with the Aimpoint COA is focused as a possible law enforcement duty pistol. Because if you’re carrying a pistol for the job, the question isn’t “Should I run a dot?” anymore. The real questions when looking at a duty pistol with a red dot are: Which dot? How is it mounted? ...
The Brief: A fatal shooting occurred at a Riverton, Utah, gas station after a suspect was denied alcohol for lack of identification. After a brief verbal confrontation and departure, the suspect returned with a shotgun and opened fire inside the store. An armed customer who had previously tried to de-escalate the situation returned fire, killing the suspect. Local police confirmed ...
Whenever I see a news headline detailing the “arsenal” police found when making an arrest, I tend to cringe. As someone who works with guns for a living, I go through my fair share of ammo. I’ve got more random mismatched rounds in half-empty boxes — ammo I don’t even own guns for anymore — than most of these so-called-arsenals. ...
During the morning of March 24, 1945, more than 9,000 men of the US 17th Airborne Division landed behind German lines on the east side of the Rhine. While the Wehrmacht was in deep trouble, many of their units remained effective, and any available Panzers could pose a significant threat to the freshly landed paratroops. American planners had anticipated this ...
If you live the EDC (Every Day Carry) lifestyle, you’re always looking for something better. When it comes to holsters, that “something better” usually boils down to three things: comfort, retention and versatility. At least, that’s what I’m always chasing. The Incog X holster by Haley Strategic and Safariland. Here, it’s paired with the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C and shown ...
The Brief: An Oklahoma City resident used a firearm to stop an intruder during an early morning break-in. After hearing someone prying open a bedroom window, the resident retrieved a handgun and held the suspect at gunpoint. Arriving police officers took the suspect into custody without further incident. Law enforcement confirmed the resident acted within legal self-defense parameters and will ...
Before I had kids, my every day carry (EDC) setup was rather minimal. My pockets held my daily-use tools (such as a knife, flashlight, wallet and phone), while my waistband held my pistol. If something didn’t see frequent use, it didn’t make the cut. At that point, my EDC was built entirely around my own routines and what I needed ...