Is the 1911 the “Stick Shift” of EDC?

The 1911 occupies a curious position in the modern concealed carry landscape. It is widely respected and often admired, yet only sometimes considered a practical choice for everyday carry. Many people speak of it the way they speak of a classic automobile: beautiful, capable, historically signifi...

By Mitch Eckler

First Look: Echelon Alpha 4.0C

Admittedly, the Echelon had a steep hill to climb. At its launch in mid-2023, the then-new Echelon faced a packed market of duty-style, polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm pistols. To say there was a plethora of choices would be a remarkable understatement. As a result, the Echelon had to bring som...

By Scott Conditt

M1 Abrams — Best Job I Ever Had

The M1 Abrams was conceived with a singular, unyielding purpose: the total destruction of enemy armored formations. Over the last four decades, it has become the absolute pinnacle of tank warfare made manifest. Its sheer battlefield dominance has not only won conflicts, but forced militaries acro...

By Mason Berryman

POTD: Mauser Baby Luger Conversion – 1940 Pistol Cut to Pocket Size

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a 1940 Mauser Luger subsequently converted to “Baby Luger” configuration with 2-inch barrel. This represents a postwar conversion when surplus Lugers were modified for concealed carry. Baby Luger conversions became popular in the ...

By Sam.S

$5 Million Penalty: AG Takes Jacksonville to Court Over Secret Gun Registry

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the city of Jacksonville, alleging the local government maintained an illegal registry of firearms brought into city buildings between July 2023 and early 2025. The suit challenges the city’s previous decision to avo...

By Brandon Curtis

Review: Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec .45

I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide. Except for its taller sights, it shares the silhouette of ...

By Massad Ayoob

Tactical Upgrade: Benelli M4 EXT Review

We shoot this new addition to the M4 family against a vintage M1 Super 90 The post Tactical Upgrade: Benelli M4 EXT Review appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By John B. Snow
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