First Look: 1911 Garrison Target

To say that no other handgun has been as celebrated, discussed, coveted and produced as much as the Model 1911 by gun designer John Browning is an understatement. Long past the century-old mark, this ubiquitous firearm design shows no sign of fading in popularity or practical use. Sprin...

By Justin Opinion •

First Look: Model 2020 Heatseeker Pistol

As Bob Dylan once sang, “The times, they are a-changin.” I remember an era where bolt-action pistols were associated mainly with long-range metallic silhouette shooting. Magnum handgun cartridges offered a good amount of up-close knock-down power where steel pigs and rams were concerned, but ...

By Clayton Walker •

First Look: SAINT Victor 5.5″ PDW 9mm

I’ve always been drawn to compact firearms. There’s something about the balance of size, weight, and capability that makes them not only practical, but genuinely enjoyable to train with. They occupy that space between a daily carry pistol and a full-size rifle, that compact yet capable footpr...

By Jeremy Tremp •

Knives with Purpose: Shemanese Knives

Shemanese Knives carry more than edge—they carry intent. Craig Caudill designed them for people who move through the woods with purpose. L.T. Wright built them to survive the kind of days that test your gear and your grit. From the long knife to its compact companions, Shemanese Knives answer r...

By Reuben Bolieu •

Triumph and Tragedy: The USS Indianapolis

No one on board the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) knew anything about the cargo they were carrying. What they did know was that the veteran cruiser (launched in 1931) made the trip from San Francisco to the island of Tinian in the Marianas in just ten days. The crew was proud of the “Indy”, and fo...

By Tom Laemlein •
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