My editor recently relayed a question from a reader to me. Essentially, the question was, “What caliber is best for an AR pistol or short barreled rifle with say, a 10.5- to 12.5-inch barrel: 7.62x39mm, .300 Blackout, or .308?” That’s actually an important and well-thought out question. So let’s dive
With all of the coronavirus lockdowns in place, we have a lot of time on our hands as of late. We’ve been spending that time scouring the deep corners of the Internet. Skillset is even busy trying to access the Dark Web. We’ve kept out searches a little more grounded.
It is often said that big surprises come in small packages, and Springfield Armory has again proven that true this year with its new takedown AR pistol, the Saint Edge EVAC. [in_content post=”11488″ alignment=”align-left” /] Springfield Edge EVAC Details The Edge EVAC pistol is built with the same quality and
Back in April 2019, our friends at Personal Defense World reported on a company called Wonder Hoodie. The company created a bulletproof hoodie that could reportedly stop a .44 Magnum. Impressive claim, to say the least. But then last week our pal Matt Carriker over at Demolition Ranch gave the
The start of a new century seemed to wake up designers in their quest to expand AR roles via caliber enhancement beyond 5.56mm or even .308 Win. The urge to expand AR rifles beyond .22 caliber “poodle shooters,” while still taking advantage of their ergonomics, has led to interesting cartridge
Want to read about the entire experience at Gunship Helicopters? Grab your copy of the Ballistic April/May 2020 issue today at OutdoorGroupStore.com! Video above by Alex Landeen. As a gun writer, I’m always hit with cliché jabs about having the best job in the world. What many people don’t see, however,
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic leading the charge, gun buying is at its highest point in recent memory. So, if there were a perfect time for a new online marketplace for guns and gear, now would be it—and thankfully, Everest.com officially launched Wednesday. [in_content post=”12466″ alignment=”align-left” /] Perfect Timing for
The man eked out a living as an illicit pharmaceutical salesman. The hours were long and the working conditions austere, but it was a good way to meet girls. In truth, he liked the work. He had grown up in the field and was good at it. The biggest challenge,
Before we get to the Walther P5, let’s focus on Century Arms. The company may very well be responsible for an entire generation of gun lovers, if not two. Those who came of age in the 1990s and early 2000s like me, likely owned a Mosin Nagant, SKS, or Mauser.
