PP-2000 - The Kremlin's PDW

Founded in 1927 after the Russian Civil War, KBP Instrument Design Bureau has since earned numerous state honors, and its factory has accumulated a long list of proven designs, including small arms and a broad portfolio of air-defense systems. Today, as a joint-stock company, KBP, one of Russia&r...

By Lynndon Schooler

Garrett Shoulder-Fired Mortar: Nice (But Painful) Idea

“Missed Peleliu because of that damn thing.” The old 1st Marine Division veteran massaged a spot on his upper chest and grimaced. “Told us we could fire that mortar from the prone and get direct fire into Jap bunkers. I was one of the first to give it a whirl. Broke my collar...

By Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret)

Fitting In: Best Holster for Glock 43/43x

The holster is the pivot point of carrying a pistol. Everything rides on your ability to retain your weapon; otherwise, the individual is forced to carry or shove the weapon into less-than-preferred locations on the body. Even when carrying a compact or subcompact pistol, carrying can reveal an u...

By Toby M

[SHOT 2026] DSA FAL G Series w/ Metal Handguard & Bipod

DSA Arms  displayed their new FAL G Series at SHOT Show 2026 with a military metal handguard and bipod configuration priced at $2,500. The G Series replicates the first commercial FAL rifles imported to the United States, capturing the aesthetics and details of those original guns that intro...

By Sam.S

Springfield’s 10-8 Performance Master Class 1911

To readers of The Armory Life and many 1911 afficionados, Hilton Yam is going to be a familiar name. In the company of the many great gunsmiths and competitors who have built their professions around the construction or use of 1911 pistols, Yam offers a very unique perspective...

By Joe Kurtenbach

Heinkel He 111 — Germany’s Jack of All Trades

Editor’s Note: In today’s article, Dr. Will Dabbs examines the versatile Heinkel He 111 in World War II. The German medium bomber became one of the most recognizable Luftwaffe aircraft of the war. Originally designed as a civilian airliner, the He 111 evolved into a versatile combat aircraft ...

By Will Dabbs, MD

The Rarest Safariland Holster

A few years ago, I attended a training event put on by Safariland, Walther, CHPWS, and Modlite at Rich Graham’s Full Spectrum Warrior facility. At that event, the Safariland head honcho showed us a secretive holster that would later become the Ballast, which we saw officially released in early ...

By Travis Pike

Review: Mission First Tactical XD-S Minimalist Holster

In today’s article, Justin Opinion evaluates the Mission First Tactical (MFT) Minimalist holster for the Springfield Armory XD-S pistol. The holster was provided by MFT for the review. Once upon a time, Springfield Armory changed the game regarding concealed carry with the introduction of the X...

By Justin Opinion

First Look: Polished Blued SA-35 9mm

Nearly five years ago, Springfield Armory introduced us to the SA-35 pistol, and it became an immediate “must have” for enthusiasts. It quickly established itself as the best-in-class modern production model of the legendary John Moses Browning P-35 pistol. I was one of the fortunate wri...

By Justin Opinion
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