Springfield Armory came out with their Hellcat micro-compact pistol in 2019. The Hellcat helped establish the entirely new genre of micro-compact concealed carry pistols. Where previously you had the option of either a full-sized 9mm service pistol or an underpowered pocket gun, the Hellcat packe...
Trijicon has expanded its VCOG lineup with a new Flat Dark Earth (FDE) version of the VCOG 1-8x28 riflescope. The updated model features a Cerakote FIR-265 finish, designed to provide durability, corrosion resistance, and reduced visual and near-infrared signature in line with military specificat...
OL's former shooting editor takes on common misconceptions about bullet penetration, shotgun balance and fit, rifle trajectory, and more The post 9 Old Shooting Myths That Too Many Hunters Still Believe appeared first on Outdoor Life.
In October 1962, the C.I.A. and the U.S.A.F. requested that Lockheed study a high-speed, high-altitude drone concept for reconnaissance flights over particularly hostile territories to avoid endangering aircrews. Created during the height of the Cold War and following the shootdown of a U-2 spy p...
The 1911 has now been with us for a century and a decade. Throughout that lifespan, there’s been no point at which it was not beloved by huge numbers of soldiers, law enforcement agents, and civilian shooters. Astonishingly, perhaps implausibly, the 1911 remains a darling of serious pistol...
The USS Hornet (CV-12) stands as one of the most storied aircraft carriers in United States naval history, playing a decisive role in World War II as part of the Essex-class fleet. From its origins as a replacement for the lost USS Hornet (CV-8) to its participa...
If you frequent the Rimfire Report, you’ll know that over the last few months, we’ve slowly been working our way through the UK’s ELEY .22LR ammunition catalog. This week, we’re back at it again with ELEY Club .22LR 40gr Round Nose . The ammo, as indicated by its name, is ...
Since its founding, the Geneseo-based Springfield Armory has earned a reputation for offering extremely high-quality firearms for a wide range of disciplines and applications. And now Springfield is offering an amazing deal for its fans. If you’re looking to purchase a qualifying Springfield Ar...
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...
More than a century after the debut of John Browning’s most celebrated handgun design, the year 2020 marked the beginning of Springfield Armory’s most recent 1911 makeover. Long known as a premium purveyor of the .45-caliber, two-time World War champ, Springfield’s catalog of 1911s had grow...