SK Customs Recreates Al Capone’s “Sweetheart” Colt 1911

SK Customs is remaking Al Capone’s personal Sweetheart Colt 1911, and they are only building 200 of them. Pre-orders are open now at $2,700 with shipping starting July 2026. That price is the pre-launch rate, so it will go up before they ship. SK Customs on AO: SK Customs “Gold Series,”...

By Sam.S •

Which Hellcat Is Right for You?

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...

By Will Dabbs, MD •

BFG Monday: The Enemy – The Weight of Water

Issued load is only part of the problem. The real burden shows up in the field. After rain, river crossings, or sustained humidity, standard loadcarriage systems absorb and retain water. According to research published in Sage Journals, Soldiers are routinely “exposed to full clothing saturatio...

By Eric G •

What Happens When I Call 911?

As adrenaline pumped into my bloodstream, I felt the beginning of tremors in my hands. Cold sweat appeared on my brow, and my breathing became shallow. Then, I heard the voice: 911. What’s your emergency? As a teenager scooping ice cream after school at the local Baskin Robbins, I wasn’t prep...

By Richard Johnson •

Does VR Training Work?

VR has become one of the more popular training aids for firearms in recent times. The AceVR system and GAIM for Aimpoint have become two purpose-built training programs designed for Oculus headsets. Along the way, there have been a variety of firearm-based controllers, holsters, and more designed...

By Travis Pike •

John Correia Talks Active Self Protection, Training, and More on RSWC 250

RSWC hits a major milestone with episode 250, featuring John Correia of Active Self Protection. The conversation covers his upbringing, Navy service, ministry, martial arts, firearms instruction, and how ASP grew into a major force in self-defense training content.

By Charlie Cook •

TFB Review: Glock 17 Gen6 - First 1,000 Rounds

When Glock announced the sixth generation of its iconic striker-fired polymer pistol series in December 2025, the firearms community responded with the usual mix of cautious interest and the usual skepticism. For me, the release was really bad timing, as I had just bought another G45 Gen 5. Was t...

By Eric B •

Fudd Friday: The Highs And Lows Of The Winchester Model 1200

The Winchester Model 1200 is a bit of a paradox. In my experience, these shotguns generally work pretty well; they’re easy to fix, they’re light, and they are affordable. You’d think they’d be popular, but they aren’t. Not with gun keeners, at least; gun writers and ...

By Zac K •
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