U.S. Navy’s WWII Radar-Guided Bat Glide Bomb

Striking enemy ships with airborne munitions became a priority after World War I. While the challenges were monumental at the time, the rewards for success were too great to pass up. However, bombs and torpedoes dropped by early naval strike aircraft stood little chance against armored warships b...

By Tom Laemlein •

TFB Review: DAA EDGE & TAP - Random Swingers on Your Command

The Double-Alpha EDGE shot timer bundled with two Target Activation Pods (TAP) turns any swinger, drop-turner, bobber or slider into a target that releases on a programmable delay, with no activator popper in the way. For competition shooters who want (un)predictable movers in training, it is one...

By Eric B •

Leica PRS 5-30x56i Goes Flat Dark Earth

Six years ago I tested the original Leica PRS 5-30x56i  on a Ruger Precision Rifle, and I concluded that it had a clear, crisp image, a mechanical feel and turrets that were a pleasure to use. Nowhere in that review did I say, "it would be better in tan." Yet here we are, with the ...

By Eric B •

Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms, Uniting Two Historic American Gunmakers

Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms in a transaction initially valued at $160 million, combining two iconic American gunmakers. The deal significantly expands Smith & Wesson’s hunting and precision rifle portfolio and raises questions about the future of Savage firearms.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

AO Review: WeatherX Solar Power Bank and Light

Most of the emergency gear I own usually plays double duty as part of my primary camping gear. Put simply, if it’s not likely to get used, I don’t really want to have it around. The WeatherX XPCW19B is one item that I’d normally file into the category of “survival” gear, but it’s turn...

By Luke Cuenco •

Creekside Custom Pinnacle Safety for Ruger MK IV Pistols

Some upgrades add speed, some add accuracy, and some just fix the one thing about a pistol that nags at you every time you pick it up. The Pinnacle Safety from Creekside Custom belongs to that last group. It is a purpose-built replacement for the factory safety on the Ruger MK IV, made for shoote...

By Eric B •
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