VZ58: The Most Overlooked Capable Rifle Today
The VZ58 is the most overlooked (capable) rifle out there. In a world of ARs and AKs, this Czech vodka blaster does its own thing.
A Look at the Beretta 20X
The Beretta 21A Bobcat has been living in pockets since its introduction in 1984. After a run of nearly forty years, Beretta quietly discontinued...
Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Compact: An Excellent Trainer
.22 caliber pistols that mimic the controls of a more powerful centerfire model are not easy to pigeonhole. Handguns like these can make for a great...
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The E-4 Option: It’s Our Only Hope
These E-4s will shadow their assigned leader. They’re not his aide-de-camp, they’re not there to polish his shoes or clean his office. Their only duty would be to assess any decision he’s about to make. They’d be something like the modern-day equivalent of slaves who stood on chariots behind Roman emperors returning from victory, whispering “All glory is fleeting” to keep the emperor’s head from swelling.
Thoughts on the Mossberg 990 Aftershock and IWI Mafteah Shotties
The Raptor-style birds head grip was a game changer in the world of pistol-grip-only shotguns. Rather than taking the recoil into the hand with a traditional 90-degree pistol grip, the new form of grip mitigates recoil and muzzle rise. Add an optic and a...
Witt M&T Unveils the Slimline SME Muzzle Device
What is an SME and what’s it for? Check out the Slimline (or all three of the SME configurations) from Witt Machine and Tool. You just might learn something.
CCMU Cadets Win Relentless Warrior Championship With FoldAR
We should have expressed our congratulations to these young badasses about a week ago, but failed to do so. Let's correct that oversight right now, shall we? The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Marksmanship Unit (CCMU) walked away from the 2025 SIG SAUER...
Glock Discontinues 35 Models
Glock has announced the discontinuance of 35 pistol models. Here’s why we think the company is making that move.
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Custom Glock 19X Division Style: The “Primary Secondary”
Debate about the G19X began as soon as rumors of its pending release circulated. This Glock G19X, however, is far from normal.
Victory First Takes Over Ares Gear Ops
Here's some pretty good news, at least for people who know what's what. The daily operations of Ares Gear have been taken over by Victory First. Since we're fans of both (and friends with both), we're more than a little chuffed. Mad Duo. Victory First Assumes Daily...
F*ck Off: a Proper Definition
"Fuck off is such a lovely pair of words, and even though it's an English language phrase, it can be used virtually anywhere in the world. It's international. "Fuck off doesn't mean go away, fuck off means fuck off..." ~ Billy Connelly Note that the Fuck in F/O is an...
Belt Fed: What it Means
Belt-fed is a fun term, and it’s my favorite type of weapon. Call it my machine gunner mentality, just don’t call me late for ammo resupply.
The Ruger RXM: The Modular Glock Clone
The Ruger RXM checks all the boxes for me. It’s accurate, comfortable, consistent, and above all else, reliable. Aside from a single failure due to my admitted user error, the pistol performed flawlessly, and it’s actually a fairly nice-looking gun.
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