My very first handgun was a Springfield Armory XD in 9mm. It was around 2007, I was shopping for a home-defense solution and I’d read positive reviews about the XD line in American Rifleman and Guns & Ammo magazines. At decision time, it wasn’t much of a competiti...
I’ve always been drawn to compact firearms. There’s something about the balance of size, weight, and capability that makes them not only practical, but genuinely enjoyable to train with. They occupy that space between a daily carry pistol and a full-size rifle, that compact yet capable footpr...
Benchmade is back with another piece of premium cutlery for the chef who enjoys cooking their catch over a woodfire out at camp with the new Benchmade Wildcoast. This is a rugged new chef knife that was inspired by the untamed beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The 6.83 in blade of the Wildcoast is...
More than a century after the debut of John Browning’s most celebrated handgun design, the year 2020 marked the beginning of Springfield Armory’s most recent 1911 makeover. Long known as a premium purveyor of the .45-caliber, two-time World War champ, Springfield’s catalog of 1911s had grow...
I’ve carried plenty of everyday folders over the years, including some pretty weird ones. While I’m often more for simple and practical tools that disappear in the pocket and get the job done without fanfare, now and then a knife shows up that catches my fancy because it’s just plain di...
Everyone in my generation knows which watch went to the moon first. This article gives you the details of which knife will go to the Moon, so you can tell your grandchildren. In fact, I have the same model in my car for emergencies, so I feel a lot safer now. Benchmade Knife Company is...
The SureFire X300 Ultra X300U-B is one of the best-known handgun weapon lights on the market, and PSA is running a deal with price too low to show. This 1,000-lumen pistol light offers ambidextrous controls, rugged aluminum construction, and universal/Picatinny rail compatibility.
Swarovski Optik has announced updates across three of its core riflescope families, introducing the new dS 4-24x50 P, an updated Z6i lineup, and additional Z5i+ MRAD models. The expansion reflects continued development across digital, general-purpose, and long-range hunting optics.
Berkley Fishing is set to redefine the inline spinner game with the new Dough Rider, combining flash, vibration, and scent all into one package. Built around Berkley’s proven PowerBait Dough with scent technology, the Dough Rider features a built-in Scent Vent located within the body of the...
One of my favorite podcasts comes from the good folks at Hornady. Seth Swerczek frequently hosts with engineers Joe Thielen and Jayden Quinlan along with a wide variety of guests. They cover subject matters ranging from varmint hunting, rifle construction and PRS competition, to bullet design. Wh...