Faxon Firearms, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer of quality rifle and pistol components, and complete firearms, is celebrating the Ruger 10/22 with their new Rimfire product line. With all the available Ruger 10/22 mods now available, how can you not want to own one? A base-level Ruger 10/22 to start with can be had for roughly $300 […]
High Performance Suppressed Hunting Rifle Build
It isn’t too tough to find a good rifle that falls under the “budget” category. In fact, I recently put up a guide on that subject. Sometimes though, you need to dream bigger. Drop the budget restriction, and aim for quality and precision! Let’s take a look at one High-Performance Hunting build and the suppressor that […]
The Suunto M9 Wrist Compass [Review]
A compass matters. A good compass is not hard to come by, but oftentimes it can be something of a pain to deal with. This is especially true during squad movements. As a backup navigator, I’m constantly checking my buddies heading to make sure he’s good to go and that we’re on course. Pulling out […]
Best Ruger 10/22 Threaded Barrels: Faxon Firearms
For nearly six decades, the Ruger 10/22 has held a prominent place in the world of shooting sports. But what makes it so special, you ask? It’s the fusion of reliability, affordability, and customization that sets this semi-automatic rifle apart from its competitors. Think of threaded barrels as the ‘extra spice’ in your shooting experience. Say goodbye […]
Setting Up a Combat Survival Chest Rig
*The author has chosen to remain anonymous for operational security reasons* I’m not a fan of having equipment on my belt line. It impedes movement, and gets in the way during awkward shooting positions or when getting into observation spots. As a SERE instructor for the military, I have quite a bit of minimal gear […]
Maxim Defense 9mm PCC Review
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a massive resurgence of the pistol caliber carbine, most notably the 9mm PCC. The biggest advantage that the pistol caliber carbine has over any sidearm is stability. We’ve seen some skillful shooters at the local range who can shoot the wings off a fly at 25 yards with […]
Best Tactical Duffel Bag
When it comes to outdoor adventures, military missions, or simply staying prepared for any situation, having the right gear at your disposal is crucial. Among the essential items that make up a well-equipped arsenal, a tactical duffel bag stands tall as an indispensable companion. Designed to endure the harshest conditions while offering exceptional functionality, the best tactical […]
Best Tactical Fanny Pack [Buyers Guide]
For this article, we focused on the best tactical fanny pack for things like concealed carry, everyday carry, short adventures, and medical. Tactical Fanny Packs That We Approve Of Vertx SOCP Tactical Fanny Pack SOG Surrept/04 Waistpack Helicon-Tex Possum Helicon-Tex Bandicoot JanSport Fifth Ave Fanny Pack Vertx SOCP Tactical Fanny Pack We spoke with Vertx about the […]
From Plinking to Competition: Faxon FX22 Complete Firearms
Introducing the Faxon Firearms FX22 series of guns, crafted to provide the ultimate experience in plinking and target shooting. This collection showcases a variety of rifles and a pistol, all utilizing the versatile and cost-effective 22 Long Rifle cartridge. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced marksman, the FX22 series delivers dependable and precise firearms suitable for […]
5.11 Tactical Celebrates the Fourth and Final Season of Jack Ryan
Costa Mesa, Calif. (June 16, 2023) – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, has teamed up with Prime Video to celebrate the release of the fourth season of the highly-popular series Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan with a special sweepstakes prize package available to customers and viewers, as well as a three-part content series […]
Best Range Bags Worth Your Money
While your firearm is undoubtedly the star of the show, a shooter is only as good as their gear, and that includes the unsung hero of the range—the range bag. Gone are the days of haphazardly stuffing your shooting essentials into any bag you can find. The modern shooter deserves a purpose-built range bag, designed to cater […]
5 Reasons To Carry The Glock 43X For Concealed Carry
When the Glock 43x showed up on the concealed carry scene, it was rock-solid proof of how innovative the concealed carry market was becoming. It’s difficult to know when one handgun can be called out as the ‘best’. You might consider the Smith & Wesson J Frame revolvers and the Glock 26 and a few other similarly […]
Weapon Maintenance Tips: Cleaners, Lube, Protectants
As we commonly see in firearms training, weapon maintenance is a reoccurring issue, most often due to too little or too much, in respect to both maintenance and application of products like cleaners, lube and/or protectants. Personally, I pre-treat the applicable parts of my weapons and mags with Militec-1, clean and preserve them with RemOil, […]
Woobies Shoes vs Combat Flip Flops
I want to take this opportunity to do a complete, long-ish-term, slightly unbiased review/comparison between two sets of shoes that I have been wearing daily. It’s no secret that I am a fan of very hard-use gear, and I don’t mind putting my money into quality. I have a very nice collection of high-end footwear, […]