The Cutting Edge: Pro-Tech Autos
I had planned to write this column on Pro-Tech Knives six months ago, but decided to give one…
Long Guns: Elite Firearms 5.45x39mm Galil
When the Israelis decided to fabricate their own assault rifle to limit their dependence on imported weapons, the…
Finnish Soumi KP-31 Submachine Gun
Simo Hayha was the Finnish sniper who accounted for 505 confirmed kills of Russians during the Winter War of 1939-40.…
The Machine Pistol: Why Does It Even Exist?
I’ve always been rather ambivalent about the machine pistol. First, let me clarify that I do not use…
Long Guns: Remington 870 Police Magnum
Remington 870s tend to catch my eye. A couple of weeks ago I was in the Class III/LE Dealer's shop that caters heavily to law enforcement here in St. Louis. I noticed that he had taken a group of Remington 870 Police Magnum shotguns in trade. I'm always interested in 870 tactical models, so I had a look at them and found they displayed some interesting features.
A Classic Returns: Smith & Wesson Model 58
Smith & Wesson has been reintroducing older model revolvers as part of their Classic series. And it’s been interesting for me to follow which ones have been included. In a lot of cases, I still had my original revolver from back in the day, so didn't see any need to purchase a brand new one.
The Cutting Edge: TOPS Knives MIL-SPIE
Very high-quality, custom-made knifes are excellent examples of craftsmanship and, often, design. However, they are generally expensive. That…
Long Guns: Barrett 98 Bravo .338 Lapua
I started shooting .338 Lapua sniper rifles because I write about military special ops units, and many of…
Long Guns: Winchester M97 Trench Gun
I was never one of those shooters who ran out and bought guns because I saw them in…
Smith & Wesson M&P15: Now In .22 Long Rifle!
I’ve shot a lot of battle rifles designed for indoor training with .22 Long Rifle ammo. This has…