Surviving the Harsh, Unforgiving Swamplands

The planet Earth is home to some incredibly challenging environments, to say the least. Near the top of the list are the harsh and perilous swamplands. Swamps are host to a plethora of dangers. From venomous wildlife and insatiable insects to sticky, humid weather and terrain that can take you ou...

By Michael D'Angona

Can DA/SA Make a Comeback?

I have a real affinity for DA/SA guns. I love SIG P-series guns, CZs, and Berettas. Hell, I really love the Walther P99. Sadly, there are not a lot of DA/SA options, and there is rarely anything new in that genre of pistols in this day and age. Yet, I feel like DA/SA can make […] The post C...

By Travis Pike

Is the AR-15 a Good Choice for a Beginner?

Its popularity is undeniable within the world of firearms. The AR design has been around since the 1950’s and is only becoming more commonplace in the firearms landscape. In addition, the range of variants of this design available these days is staggering. Their uses are as expansive as their d...

By Adam Scepaniak

RUGER RXM 9mm O.R. Handgun – $419.99

Right now, Palmetto State Armory has the RUGER RXM 9mm optics-ready handgun marked down to the low price of $419.99.

By Ammoland Editors & Staff

Hoback Kwaichete: Folder to Field Sword

Jake Hoback first made waves with the Kwaiback MK4, a folding knife that carried his design DNA. That folder became the foundation for something larger—a fixed blade that moved like a machete but carried the soul of a short sword. Out of that idea came the Hoback Kwaichete. The Hoback Path  I ...

By Reuben Bolieu

Adding Optics To Your Beretta 30X and 20X

When Beretta initially premiered the Beretta 30X, they showed a model with a custom compensator, an extended magazine, and an optics plate. For many, there was likely a big “why” behind those images. Why turn a pocket pistol into such a beastly gun? It seemed odd, but as a guy who lik...

By Travis Pike

Know Your Blowback? Roller-Delayed vs. Direct

Practically all shooters have experienced blowback. Not the type where something you did or didn’t do caused things to go sideways and have unintended consequences. No, I’m talking about the blowback operating system in rifle or pistol. You’ve fired a semi-automatic .22LR rifle or pistol, r...

By Robert A. Sadowski
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