Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Invades the 9mm Scene
The Springfield Armory Prodigy is a big, heavy beast of a double-stack 1911 that promises a handful of 9mm in a fairly affordable package.
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FALCO’s New Multi-Fit Holsters Add Leatherbound Vertical Carry
FALCO Holsters is adding two models to its Multi-Fit leather line, and one of them speaks directly to anyone who carries a handgun in the field. The DM04 Vertical Leather Shoulder Holster brings vertical carry to FALCO’s shoulder rig options, a position that plays well with long-barreled re...
PEW Science Tests the OCL Infinity 556K
The rear of the Infinity 556K accepts common HUB-pattern mounts, but PEW Science specifically cautions against assuming that every compatible muzzle device will preserve the measured behavior. A device that reflects too much blast into the first expansion chamber can increase effective back press...
MFT’s New AIWB WML Holster for Lefties and Righties
Mission First Tactical’s newest AIWB holster is getting attention for adding a weapon light option, but the more useful story here, at least for a decent chunk of the firearms community, is the ambidextrous part. MFT builds its entire AIWB line, and has for years, around a single Boltaron s...
Evolution Ballistix MOVR Tote and EDC Backpack Arrive
Storage trays are only useful if you can haul them, and at ICAST last month Evolution Outdoor rounded out its Ballistix system with two ways to carry it all. The Ballistix MOVR Collapsible Tote and the Ballistix EDC Backpack both debuted at Booth #4020, and both lean on the same welded TPU waterp...
Front Line Friday #27: Less-Lethal Tools and When They Actually Work
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is less-lethal tools: Taser, OC spray, baton, and beanbag, and the gap between how they perform on the training mat and how they perform on a wet sidewalk at 2 a.m. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencer...
FFL News Digest: NFA Ruling, SCOTUS on Deck, Retail Momentum
A federal court weakens key NFA restrictions, SCOTUS loads up for a big gun term, and the industry shows real retail momentum. Fred Thompson’s Friday digest for FFL dealers.
Concealed Carry Corner: Gun Belt Rundown
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we talked about the realities of carrying concealed. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I wanted to revisit some of the major problems an improper belt can ca...
Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors and SBRs
A Texas federal judge ruled the NFA's registration scheme unconstitutional for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs. Here's who it actually covers and what hasn't changed yet.
Haga Defense Saraid Top Notch - Vertical AR-15 Charging Handle
When companies introduce new AR-15 charging handles, we usually see that they redesigned the actual side handles by changing their length, shape and texture, making them ambidextrous, more ergonomic or merely aesthetically different. Haga Defense took a 180-degree (or rather 90-degree) diff...