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 ...
My wife and I go hiking every week, regardless of the weather conditions. We’re currently in the middle of yet another heat wave, with heat indexes hitting triple digits daily. Hiking in hot, muggy weather can be problematic. Let’s look at a few hot weather hiking tips. Before we dive in, tho...
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 anymo...
Jim Carmichel considered the 6.5 to be the "ultimate caliber" The post Well Before the Creedmoor, Our Legendary Shooting Editor Created the 6.5 Panther appeared first on Outdoor Life.
After 45 years of boning beef, I prefer a flexible blade. The Buck PakLite Processor Pro is surprisingly stiff—but its clean cuts, light weight, and secure sheath make it a serious backcountry hunting knife.
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 fr...
The FBI has finally confirmed that Christopher Wray’s “Tommy Gun” gift to Merrick Garland was a $268.16 replica. The 21-page FOIA response answers whether the gun was real but sheds little light on how it reached DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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. Recently, I became aware of t...