How to Set Up a Plate Carrier for Range Day

You bought the carrier, you bought the plates, and now you are standing over a pile of nylon and velcro wondering where everything actually goes. The setup that works for a range day is not the maxed-out combat rig you see in photos. It is lighter, simpler, and built so you can reload, move to [&...

By AllOutdoor Staff

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

The Polish Westernization of the PKM - The UKM-2000P/UKM-2020S

Poland’s love for the PK series of machine guns cannot be overstated. It continues to serve today, even after the collapse of the Warsaw Pact nations and the USSR, with Western modernizations that may preserve the core reliability that made the original famous. It began when the PK entered ...

By Lynndon Schooler

Curious Relics #129: Officer or Soldier? – Nagant M1895 Revolver Part II

Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! Last time around we kicked off a new series covering the Nagant M1895 revolver with a full breakdown of its history from Belgian drawing board to American gun shows. If you missed Part I, give it a read first since it...

By Sam.S

Fudd Friday: Mauser M98 Das Original Mashes Up History And Technology

What if you want a classic wood-and-steel hunting rifle with generations of history behind it … but you also want to take advantage of the improvements in firearms technology over the past few decades? The new Mauser M98 Das Original allows you to have your cake and eat it too, and it even...

By Zac K

Daniel Defense H9 9mm: The Hudson Concept, Perfected

The Daniel Defense H9 takes the innovative Hudson design and rebuilds it from the ground up. With a low bore axis, crisp 4.5-pound trigger, and 900-plus rounds of flawless reliability, this striker-fired 9mm proves the concept finally works. The post Daniel Defense H9 9mm: The Hudson Concept, Per...

By Michael Irwin Collins
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