POTD: The Winchester-Hotchkiss 1879 – Winchester Goes Bolt Action

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have Winchester doing the last thing you’d expect Winchester to do. This is the Winchester-Hotchkiss 1879 First Model, a bolt-action rifle from the company that owned the lever-action world. The Army wanted single-shots and never warmed to ...

By Sam.S

Thermal Comfort as a Tactical Advantage

Expert interview with Martin Bentz, CEO of Outlast Technologies Modern soldier systems are becoming more advanced, more protective and more complex. But with every additional layer of equipment, the microclimate close to the body becomes more critical. Heat build-up, perspiration, cold bridges an...

By Eric G

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Shadow Pack

Not every mission looks like one. The FirstSpear SHADOW PACK was designed to offer a low-profile solution for carrying short rifles, sub-guns, or shotguns without advertising the fact. Its soft, non-tactical exterior blends into urban environments and plain-clothes operations where discretion isn...

By Eric G

Collectors’ Quirks – The Little Things That Matter

One of the things I love most about the world of firearms is the collectors. The guys who dig into the most niche things and export the information to the world. These in-depth dudes might have undiagnosed autism, but we all benefit from it. Over my years in the wider gun world, I’ve come acros...

By Travis Pike
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