EDC’ing the Master Class 10-8 Performance 1911

Editor’s Note: Springfield Armory provided the Master Class 10-8 Performance 1911 pistol used by the author in this review. The opinions and evaluations expressed here are the author’s own. I must admit something: I’m a Fudd at heart. I love carrying a full-size 1911 .45 ACP in a leathe...

By Yamil Sued •

BFG Monday – Why MOLLE/PALS Compatibility Matters

MOLLE/PALS compatibility allows users to mount pouches and accessories across plate carriers, chest rigs, battle belts, packs, and other load carriage platforms without being locked into a single brand or proprietary system. That compatibility matters because most military units, law enforcement ...

By Eric G •

Polymer SixPAC - First Major Ammunition Packaging Revision Since WW2

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center  has introduced SixPAC, a polymer and steel ammunition packaging system designed to replace the wood wirebound boxes that have been standard for small-caliber munitions since World War II. The system consists of two light...

By Eric B •

MATBOCK Monday: ARES Drone Pack Operator Loadout

Back in June, we told you about the ARES Drone Series: two purpose-built packs designed to support drone operators. Operators are using the “ARES Drone Assault Pack” as their Pilot Bag. The “ARES Drone Sustainment Pack” has become the Bird Bag.  Airframes ride securely in the Bird Ba...

By Eric G •

FirstSpear Friday Focus: General Purpose Pockets

Every loadout has gear that doesn’t fit neatly into a magazine pocket or a radio pouch. The FirstSpear GENERAL PURPOSE POCKET family is built to handle exactly that, providing durable, modular storage solutions that mount cleanly to any 6/9™ or 6/12™ compatible platform and adapt to wha...

By Eric G •

Concealed Carry Corner: When Less Means More

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at what gun belts you should keep an eye out for and what are some of my favorites. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, I want to look at some co...

By Matt E •

BFG Monday: Your Gear Is Not a System Just Because It Fits on the Same Belt

By John Chapman Executive Director, Task Force 70 Foundation Photo courtesy of John ChapmanAsk most cops what makes a good loadout and they will start naming gear. A better belt. A lighter pouch. Whatever sling everybody is running this year. Good equipment matters, but a collection of good equip...

By Eric G •

War Stories: Five Shermans Shot Out From Under Him

I used to love working at the VA hospital. Just like everything Uncle Sam does, the Veterans Administration is bloated, inefficient, and frustrating. However, back when I worked there as a physician we still had a proper crop of World War II veterans who needed inpatient care. That was Candyland ...

By Will Dabbs, MD •

Leupold’s Relentless Rifleman: Toughest NRL Hunter Match in The West

I have spent plenty of weekends on the clock in all sorts of competitions and classes, including Rimfire PRS , along with a handful of smaller regional and private precision matches, but until this year I had never shot in an NRL Hunter match , and I had never so much as watched its parent discip...

By Luke C. •
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