Midwest Industries Special Edition Sentinel Concepts Carbine
Photos by Charles Anderson and Jerry Sarkody
A Yeti-spec, ready to rock ‘n roll defensive carbine
When you merge the craftsmanship of Midwest Industries with the...
New-for-2017 Defensive Gear & Accessories
Vortex Optics Razor AMG UH-1 Holographic Weapon Sight
The new Razor AMG UH-1 Holographic weapon sight from Vortex Optics ($699.99) uses Fusion Hologram with Quantum...
Bootleg Direct Impingement Uppers
By Dave Bahde
We test two new DI complete upper receivers from Bootleg, Inc., the sister company of Primary Weapons Systems.
It has been my pleasure...
Nighthawk/Korth Super Sport Revolver
It’s huge! It’s heavy! It’s expensive as hell . . . but OMG does it shoot!
“Super Sport.” To Americans of my generation, the term...
Thompson Center Compass
By Mike Dickerson
Whether you label them “budget-friendly” or “entry-level,” there’s no shortage of affordable hunting rifles lining dealer’s shelves these days priced below $500....
Walther PPS M2
By Frank Melloni
An Americanized version of Walther’s deep-concealment carry gun
The debate will always rage on between concealed carry vs. open carry. Concealed carry allows...
Sig Sauer MCX Pistol with SBX Arm Brace
In the few short years that Sig Sauer has been building AR-15s they have advanced the competence of the platform substantially. The subject of...
Rock River Arms Tactical 1911A1 .45
Rock River Arms is famous for their iterations of two classic American martial firearms, the AR-15 and the 1911. In the latter case, Rock...
IWI Tavor X-95
By Dave Bahde
Rifles suitable for use by a patrol officer are equally capable for personal defense. That’s why the 5.56mm carbine is so popular....
Springfield Armory Saint 5.56 AR-15
An icon of the American firearms industry—Springfield Armory—has just joined the ranks of AR manufacturers with its new Saint 5.56 AR-15. Until now, Springfield...
Tactical Walls Recessed Gun Storage Solution
The new 1450M Bundle from Tactical Walls is a recessed, in-wall, home gun storage solution designed to look like a classic, full-length wall mirror....
Vortex Recce Pro HD Monocular
Accurate ranging, minimum bulk
The new Recce Pro HD 8x32mm Monocular from Vortex Optics was designed for reconnaissance and ranging by both hunters and competitive...
Savage 16/116 Lightweight Hunter: Sacrifice nothing!
By Frank Melloni
It’s that time of year when we start laying out all of our hunting gear. If you are like most you are...
Burris XTR II 1-8x24mm Riflescope
The most versitile XTR?
We felt that the 2016 Editors’ Choice Award winning XTR II 1-8x24mm riflescope from Burris ($1,199) was so good that it...
Starline Bottleneck Rifle Brass
Most handloaders are familiar with Starline brass, but may not realize that Starline makes only straight-wall handgun and rifle cases. Starline has been making...
I.O., Inc. AKM247-C AK-47 Rifle
An American-built classic
I.O., Inc., a small maker of top-quality AKs and AR-15s situated in Palm Bay, FL, was founded in 1995 by Uli Wiegand,...
LWRCI-DI 556
By Dave Bahde
More than just another direct-impingement carbine
One of the first reliable piston ARs I used was an LWRCI. The early 10.5-inch upper it...
Boyds Custom Savage Model 16 Lightweight Hunter Stock
Savage owners rejoice…there’s a new stock-option in town.
As you will read elsewhere in this issue, the new Savage Model 16/116 Lightweight Hunter is the...
The Bewitching Hex-Tac 4.0 9mm From STI
A high-capacity 9mm 1911 from a maker who has built guns for many champions.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “hex” as a verb meaning to practice...
SureFire IntelliBeam Lights
In the late 20th Century a company called SureFire (formerly Laser Products) came out with a reasonably sized, highly robust, truly tactical light that...
Boyds Laminated Hardwood AK-47 Furniture Set
Adding a touch of class and a dose of durability to one of the most rugged defensive carbine’s known to man
As you know (or...
Trijicon 4-16x50mm Accupower Riflescope
Trijicon, one of the most recognized names in high-quality tactical optics, has fielded another winner in its 30mm diameter, 4-16x50 Accupower scope. Offering the...
Mossberg 500/590A1 Compact Cruiser AOWs
These factory shorty’s prove big things can, in fact, come in small packages
I’ve always believed that a 12-gauge shotgun loaded with 00 Buck is...
TRUGLO TFX Pro Tritium/Fiber-Optic Sights
The latest evolution in TRUGLO’s award-winning TFO/TFX series of combination Tritium/Fiber-optic handgun sights are the new professional-level TFX Pro ($149.99). Designed for law enforcement...
Walker’s Razor Series Electronic Earmuffs
By Frank Melloni
Walker's new Razor Series shooter earmuffs ($69.99 in black, flat dark earth, teal and pink; $79.99 in Kryptek camo) are the perfect solution...
