Ayoob: The Guns of Cormac McCarthy

When I plucked the September-October issue of Smithsonian magazine out of my P.O. Box, the first article I turned to was “The Secret Life of Cormac McCarthy” by Richard Grant. As I skimmed it, a pull-quote leaped out at me: “He never left the house without a book. He never left the house wi...

By Massad Ayoob •

AllOutdoor Review: XS Sights R3D 2.0 Night Sights

For a carry pistol, sights earn their keep when the light drops. A good trigger and a reliable magazine matter, but when a target grows hard to see, how fast you find your front sight can decide the outcome. That is the reasoning behind tritium night sights, and it is the standard the XS Sights [...

By James Chen •

Strike Footwear Launches the Silvertip Drift Boat Shoes

Strike Footwear, the official footwear of the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), has brought out the new Silvertip Drift Boat Shoes, a classic boat shoe reimagined for the modern offshore life. These new boat shoes blend the classic stylings of boat shoes with modern footwear innovation ...

By Eugene L. •

Step Securely with Lems’ Tactical Pro Boot

City-based first responders, law enforcement, and urban jungle professionals need a high performance boot that won’t fail. The Tactical Pro Mid boot from Lems Shoes (LemsShoes.com) fills that spot. This boot offers the optimal combination of durability and all-day comfort for those who’s days...

By Michael D'Angona •

All Outdoor Review – 5.11 PT-R Inure Runner Shoe

There is a difficult balance to be struck with training shoes. You want the cushion and give for running, but also the stability for the gym and the durability to stand up to some hard use off the pavement. The 5.11 PT-R Inure Runner is their attempt at a Physical Training Ready shoe to handle [&...

By Patrik Orcutt •

First Look: Springfield Armory Kuna Tri-Lug

Editor’s Note: This Springfield Armory Kuna Tri-Lug article is based on the hands on testing conducted with the pistol provided to the author by the company. All opinions are based on the author’s experiences with that firearm. The Springfield Armory Kuna is a state-of-the-art, big-boned ...

By Will Dabbs, MD •

Black Diamond – Men’s Technician Pro Mid Approach Shoes

Black Diamond has introduced a heavier, over the ankle approach boot to their footwear lineup. The goal was to combine the fit and comfort of a running shoe with stability and edging performance of an approach shoe. Features: Built with BD.dry™– BD’s engineered waterproof/breathable/win...

By Eric G •

AllOutdoor Review: The Strike Silvertip Boat Shoe – Brown

I’m a creature of habit. I find one thing and stick with it out of routine. The same goes for my fishing shoes. I’ve owned the same paid of white soled deck shoes for nearly a decade. They are broken in and comfortable. So when Strike sent me a pair of their Silvertip Boat Shoes [&#82...

By Keith Lusher •
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