The Black Hills 77-grain MK262 Mod1, arguably one of the most successful 5.56mm cartridges made. There are plenty of great 5.56 rounds out there, too many to mention, but this is the one to beat. Just like the girl next door, 5.56 NATO had it all along and you just couldn’t see it. One of the interesting parts about being ...
In today’s article, Massad Ayoob reviews the Springfield Armory Compact Echelon 4.0C pistol. The new handgun is a smaller version of the original 4.5F and is chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge. The 4.0C handgun shares many of the great features with its older sibling including the modular Central Operating Group, and the Variable Interface System that is compatible with ...
When it comes to concealed carry, balancing performance, reliability, and concealability is critical. The new Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm handgun embodies this balance, delivering the advanced features of a full-size firearm in a compact, easy-to-carry design. With state-of-the-art technology like its Variable Interface System and optics-ready capabilities, this firearm sets a new benchmark for compact handguns. Compact Dimensions for ...
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: Kimber CDS9 As a successor of Kimber’s KDS9c family of pistols, the CDS9 looks to continue to give armed citizens the best of ...
Simple and complicated are typically mutually exclusive, except when it involves certain small arms from Italy. The Mitragliatrice Breda calibro 8 modello 37 — more commonly known as the Breda M37 — medium machine gun was such a firearm. It utilized just four moving parts and — despite a common misconception — didn’t require an oiler, yet it employed an ...
President Joe Biden issued a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, following convictions in two federal cases involving firearms and tax offenses. The decision, which reverses earlier statements from the president, has reignited debates surrounding fairness and the use of presidential pardon powers. WASHINGTON, D.C. (2-minute read) — President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, after the 54-year-old ...
A video of a man firing a rifle at an explosive highlights the dangers of ignoring safety precautions. This article discusses the importance of maintaining a safe distance and using proper protective equipment during such activities to prevent serious injuries. A recent video circulating online depicts a man firing a rifle at explosive material, leading to catastrophic consequences. Upon detonation, ...
A 3-year-old boy was shot in the leg at the Forest Hills Village Apartment Complex in Birmingham, AL. Police detained two individuals following a brief foot chase, and an investigation is underway. BIRMINGHAM, AL (1-minute read) — A 3-year-old boy is recovering at the hospital after being shot in the leg early Sunday morning. Birmingham police responded to the Forest ...
Editor’s Note: This is the first entry in a five-part series of pieces covering the care and maintenance of some of Springfield Armory’s most popular firearms. Other entries in this series include: The year 2020 has been one like no other for our nation. We have seen some unprecedented things occur, one of which is a record number of firearms ...
