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Editors’ Picks 2016—Bond Arms Bullpup
Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Bond Arms is taking a big step in a new direction by offering a sub-compact semi-automatic concealed-carry pistol dubbed the Bond Bullpup. Based on the Boberg Arms XR9-S, the Bullpup provides a variety of uncommon features designed to keep the pistol small and lightweight …
Five Lesser-Known Facts About the FN FAL
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Single-Stack Comeback
Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – It is interesting to see the impact of market forces and legislation on handgun design. It seems single-stack pistols—those with cartridges one on top of the other in their magazines—are the hot, new thing … again. Back in the 1980s, firearm manufacturers were introducing …
Carry Care—Mind The Ammunition
Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Real-world carry puts some maintenance demands on a firearm that are different from a range-only arm, and we made some suggestions here about cleaning and lubrication. A second major consideration isn’t—strictly speaking—carry “maintenance,” but it too can have a huge impact on firearm performance …
Bersa BP9 Concealed Carry
Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Jane’s Information Group publishes an extensive series of military equipment and weapons manuals, and the content of each encyclopedia-size volume is catagorized by country. Ask anyone to name a South-America-based firearm manufacturer, and chances are both will be based in Brazil. Buy All-American! Bring …
First Tactical Viper Knife
Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – We’ve covered the First Tactical Diamondback previously here at Shooting Illustrated, and the Viper is another folding tactical knife in the same product line. While the Diamondback is larger and features a tanto-style blade, the Viper is more “pocket-friendly” and has a spear-point blade. …
Blackhawk TecGrip Holster
Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – The new TecGrip Inside the Waistband (IWB) and Pocket holsters from Blackhawk keep firearms concealed and secure. Designed for civilian and law enforcement concealed carriers, the incredible TecGrip outer layer holds tightly to almost any material and keeps your firearm holstered snugly in place. …
1911 Ejector Installation
Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – And now for the external frame components: We begin with the ejector, and while the process is pretty straightforward, the likelihood of encountering potential pitfalls still exists. Installing an ejector is simple, but, at times, can require some minor fitting. First and foremost, you …
Chilling Out: Cold-Weather Gun Care
Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – I pretty much grew up with a rifle in my hands. First it was the obligatory toy gun, followed by BB and pellet launchers and finally—once I wore down my parents’ resistance—rimfire and centerfire rifles. I spent as much of my youth as possible …
Nightforce NXS Compact 2.5-10×42 mm
Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – My first exposure to Nightforce optics was during a wet and wintery long-range course in the Utah mountains. For five days, I pounded steel targets at extreme ranges in extreme weather with a .338 Lapua Mag. rifle and a Nightforce scope. I walked away a …