Extrema Ratio Glauca B1
National anti-terrorist units are among the most highly trained military/LE units in the world. Armed with advanced weapons,…
The Golok: Choice of the Special Air Service
Many of you will recognize the name “Lofty Wiseman” as the author of Survive Anywhere Safely, although for…
The Makarov
A few months ago, I ran into a friend who’s a retired St. Louis Police homicide detective. A…
Tomahawks for the War on Terror
TOMAHAWKS The tomahawk never completely disappeared from U.S. military usage, as individual soldiers found it a useful tool…
Colt 901 Modular Carbine
One of the best things that’s happened in tactical rifles in a long time is the number of…
LONG GUNS: Mossberg 590A1 Retro Combat Shotgun
I remember buying my first trench shotgun, a Winchester Model 97. A local gun shop specializing in collectible…
M4 Survival Rifle
When I first became interested in firearms over half a century ago, there weren’t as many gun magazines…
LONG GUNS: Maadi AK-47
For many who weren’t buying semi-auto rifles 35 years ago, it’s hard to imagine that the ubiquitous AK-47…
CONTROLLABILITY, CONCEALMENT, POWER: S&W Performance Center Model 19 Carry Comp
These days, I carry a pocket 9x19mm auto more than anything else. I also still carry a J-Frame…
LONG GUNS: FN 15 Military Collector M4
I took the vow not to buy any more AR-15s a couple of years ago. I had enough…