Ayoob: My Take on the SA-35

The Hi Power, known generically as P-35 because it was introduced in 1935, is a modern classic. Conceived by the incomparable John Moses Browning and finalized into the form we know it by his protégé Dieudonne Saive after Browning’s death, the P-35 was adopted by many nations, and it was manu...

By Massad Ayoob •

McDonnell F3H Demon: Troubled Transition to Supersonic Flight

The McDonnell F3H Demon was a single-seat, carrier-based jet fighter developed for the United States Navy in the 1950’s. This aircraft represents a critical but troubled chapter in American naval aviation: one that pushed the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation toward design philosophies that would ...

By Richard Johnson •

Review: KAER Biometric Rifle & Pistol Safe

The first thing that stood out when I got the KAER safe into position wasn’t any single feature—it was the balance of it. I like it. It’s not too heavy nor too big. It feels weighty in position and secure in place. It’s not something you want to move casually about the house. You pour Rea...

By Matthew McClellan •

Army Announces Project Convergence-Capstone 6: A Milestone in Modernization

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army will execute Project Convergence-Capstone 6 from July 20 to July 29 at Fort Irwin, California. Directed by Lt. Gen. Michael McCurry, commanding general of the Army Futures and Concepts Command, PC-C6 aims to rigorously experiment with future technologies by significan...

By Eric G •

AllOutdoor Review – Athlon Rangecraft Velocity Pro Radar Chronograph

Chronographs are an interesting piece of technology. Either shooters use them religiously for developing reloads, collecting data to create D.O.P.E. cards (data on previous engagement), or they avoid them entirely thinking it is too much work for what they are worth. I might be an outlier in that...

By Adam Scepaniak •

Thermal Comfort as a Tactical Advantage

Expert interview with Martin Bentz, CEO of Outlast Technologies Modern soldier systems are becoming more advanced, more protective and more complex. But with every additional layer of equipment, the microclimate close to the body becomes more critical. Heat build-up, perspiration, cold bridges an...

By Eric G •
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