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...
Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! The last couple of articles have been dedicated to the Nagant M1895 revolver. Part I covered the full history of this odd Belgian-designed Russian wheel gun, and Part II tackled variations, manufacturers, and dating. ...
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...
Gear is pricey. Good gear is expensive, but often worth it without a doubt. If you’re struggling to find an affordable kit, it might be time to look at the surplus market. A lot of GWOT kit is hitting the market at great prices. It might be a little dated, but not all that much. […] T...
What we're doing today is the practical, legal deep dive that every carrier actually needs: what SYG actually does, what it doesn't do, how the immunity process works, and what real-world cases — good and bad — teach us.
Have you ever purchased a good gun with terrible furniture? That happened to me when I purchased the Chiappa RAK-9. It’s a cheap, blowback-operated 9mm AK that uses Chiappa’s proprietary magazines, or you can swap magwells to use Glock or Beretta magazines. The included AK furniture was god-a...
Military aircraft design of the Cold War era could be described as akin to physics, or, more specifically, to Newton’s Third Law of motion, which states, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” From lessons learned in the Vietnam War, the United States Air Force determi...
One of the most common questions to pop up in the wake of the Bark River Knives fiasco that came to light last week is some variation of, “Where can I go for good quality outdoor knives? Who are some recommended knife makers?” As I put together this list, one of the criteria I kept [̷...
The AK family of weapons is notorious, but the platform’s infamous partner is the 7.62×39 cartridge. Like Bonnie and Clyde, the AK’s reputation is inseparable from its chambering. That the cartridge is historically simple, robust, and effective is the key variable that makes the...