First Look: Echelon 4.0FC Comp 9mm

Editor’s Note: This is a first look at the new Springfield Echelon 4.0FC Comp 9mm pistol. The author, Jeremy Tremp, received a loaner pistol from Springfield Armory ahead of the launch for this article. At this point, I’ve spent a lot of time with the Springfield Armory Echelon. Betwe...

By Jeremy Tremp •

AllOutdoor Review – RealTruck Curt Triflex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller

We have entered fall with abundant hunting seasons, and that means many of us are either going hunting, working on yard clean-up, “honey do” lists, or all of the above. This can translate into a lot of use for our trucks and towing all manner of trailers. Can your truck brake safely w...

By Adam Scepaniak •

Getting Organized With Inline Fabrication

My reloading bench, much like my desk at work, tends to be messy. This makes reloading more frustrating than it needs to be. Finding the tool or die that I am looking for in a pile of parts and other tools is not very efficient. Can Inline Fabrications' line of reloading bench organization p...

By Daniel Y •

Ari Arms Starts AR-15 Production in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has been building Kalashnikovs for years. Now the same facility is building AR-15s. Israeli manufacturer Ari Arms has launched local production of its OR-4 rifle  in Azerbaijan through a joint venture with the country's Ministry of Defence Industry, and it is the first Wester...

By Eric B •

Capt. Dale Dye: Making “Band of Brothers”

Surely a highlight of a long, frenetic, and eclectic career in an out of uniform was the work I did on HBO’s “Band of Brothers.” That epic miniseries is passing a milestone 25th Anniversary this year, causing me to review how we managed to capture lightning in a bottle and turn it into the ...

By Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret) •

Trijicon Adds MRAD Reticles to the ACOG Line

The ACOG has spent four decades being the optic with the reticle built for one cartridge. Trijicon has now gone a new way, adding MRAD reticle options to the 4x32 and 3.5x35 ACOG. They have my interest, so the question is: should I go with a dual-illuminated or an LED configuration?

By Eric B •

CMP Launches Direct Membership Program, Offering Easier Rifle Purchases

The Civilian Marksmanship Program has launched direct memberships starting at $65, allowing gun owners to satisfy CMP purchasing requirements without joining a separate affiliated club. Silver and Gold members also receive expanded annual purchase limits for upcoming surplus M14 rifle sales.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •
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