Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Should you ever find yourself surrounded by Zombies or other unworldly forces, the newMagnum Research Mark XIX Apocalyptic Desert Eagle certainly makes a good defense. The new Cerakote distressed matte white finish should intimidate even the wildest of beasts and evil undead. For shooting …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – When it comes to pocketknives, there’s a lot of options. There are some truly exceptional knives out there, offering a dizzying array of fancy scales, exotic metals and/or rapid-deployment options. What happens, though, if you’re the type that either loses or lends knives frequently? …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Recently we’ve seen numerous attempts to modernize defensive-handgun ammunition with radically designed bullets. Two of the first companies attempting this were Extreme Shock—now Allegiance Ammunition—out of Clintwood, VA, and Missouri-based Dynamic Research Technologies (DRT). Both used an intensely compressed-metal-particle bullet, held together with a …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – A year from now, we are all going to be fed up with polls, polling places and pollsters. Heck, most of us are already sick of them, and yet the relentless onslaught of wannabe kingmakers will continue unabated for at least another 12 months. These …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Another one of those tasks that requires a spare hand, you could do it with a vise and file, but there’s an easier, hassle-free way. Whereas a factory (pre-fitted) thumb safety is installed by inserting its pin into the frame, then orienting the safety …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – The Gen4 Glock G40 MOS is an optic-ready, long-slide pistol chambered in 10 mm. This one is equipped with a Trijicon RMR sight.  Most of us try to improve our abilities throughout our lives. In an increasingly dangerous world, nowhere is this more important …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – An LWRC IC-PDW equipped with a Delta P Design suppressor was used during training runs and range time, and proved to be an excellent system. Crouched low, carrying the tools of the trade in your pack, you approach the helo from the 12-o’clock position. …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – Among the more respected but misunderstood handguns is the Czech CZ 75 pistol. Revered by many, the CZ 75 is a proven, accurate, reliable handgun with much to recommend. The CZ 75 is often noted for its resemblance to the Browning Hi Power. Other …

  Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – The SOCOM 16 adapts. Springfield Armory has consistently refined its M1A platform to suit long-range competitive match shooters, operators who want more caliber, and hunters wanting a reliable, rugged, accurate rifle. The new SOCOM 16 is even more adaptable and leaps into the …

  Article first appeared at Cheaperthatdirt.com Cheaperthandirt – There are times when you don’t notice a shift in the paradigm, but with the new Glock G17 and G19 Gen4 MOS (Modular Optic System) pistols the move is obvious and clear. Conceal carry pistols equipped with optics are the next stage in …