Vittles on the Run – Bug Out Food Options

Any sort of emergency evacuation is stressful enough without adding hunger pangs to the mix. With that in mind, give some serious thought as to what you can pack in your bug-out bag to stave off the missed meal cramps. It’s important to understand that we’re not talking about lugging around e...

By Jim Cobb •

The SIG M400 Forge – Bang For Your Buck

How many ARs can a market take? We’ve been slowly run over by a wave of AR-15s at basically any budget price point. What can SIG do with the M400 Forge to stand out? That’s what I asked at Rendezvous 2026. The M400 series isn’t new, but it’s had several incarnations. The latest is the [&#...

By Travis Pike •

First Look: Echelon Alpha 4.0C

Admittedly, the Echelon had a steep hill to climb. At its launch in mid-2023, the then-new Echelon faced a packed market of duty-style, polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm pistols. To say there was a plethora of choices would be a remarkable understatement. As a result, the Echelon had to bring som...

By Scott Conditt •

SBR-ing the Rossi R95 .45-70 Triple Black Pistol

When I reviewed the Rossi R95 .45-70 Triple Black Pistol , I called it basically unusable, as is, for the average shooter. I meant it. But the platform was too good to leave alone. I saw the potential. So I filed a Form 1, waited it out, and SBR'd it.

By Sam.S •

The Rimfire Report: Remington Subsonic 40gr HP CPHP - Amazing!

There are times when I’m surprisingly disappointed by the items I review—and times when I’m just flat-out surprised. This is definitely one of the latter. As most of you who follow the series already know, Remington 22LR ammunition hasn’t exactly earned the best reputation...

By Luke C. •

What Was the Best Sniper Rifle of WWII?

Editor’s Note: Especially adapted for The Armory Life from The Matchless Enfield .303 No. 4 Mk I (T) Sniper and Britain’s Elite Scout/Snipers Who Dominated WWII Battlefields Book No. 2 Mk II revised and expanded by Jeff John. Available at Amazon.com. I’ve long believed the En...

By Jeff John •
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