M&P 9 M2.0 Metal 9mm LugerStriker Fired T6 Aluminum Frame M2.0 Flat-Face Trigger Enhanced Sear 17+1 capacity, uses regular M&P 9 mags Fits standard M&P 9 holsters MSRP: $899 Smith and Wesson just ...
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Springfield Armory Prodigy: New Double-Stack 1911 with a 26-Round Mag
Model: Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy AOSChambered in 9mmUp to 26-round capacityPolymer grip module Cerakote finishOptics readyBushingless bull barrelMSRP for base model: $1,499 An internet leak gave people an early look at the new ...
Chene Gear: Great Waders and Giving Back With Free Duck Stamps
Chene Gear is a young waterfowling gear company out of Memphis, Tennessee, that began with waders: the base of every hardcore waterfowler’s gear list. This summer, the company is celebrating its one-year anniversary. As part of that ...
The Best Tourniquets: Experts Discuss the Trauma Kit Essential
Tourniquets are the most important piece of equipment in your EDC or backcountry first aid kit, no matter which style you choose to carry. Period. But if you get two or more people from the SOF community talking about which is best — a ...
Gatorz Marauder: SOF’s Favorite Shades Get a New Look
MilSpec ballistic protectionCustom-fit aluminum frameCerakote finishPolarized (optional) glare reductionAnti-fog and scratch-resistant coatingsUV protectionHigh-contrast lensesReduced weightMSRP: $160 – $250 Gatorz has been a respected maker of ...
The Essential Gear List for Bowhunting Pronghorn Antelope
Hunting the prince of the plains with a bow is no easy task. They inhabit wide-open spaces where they can use their large, powerful eyes and nearly 320-degree field of vision to detect predators up to four miles away — plus, they can reach speeds of ...
Field Test: Armasight Contractor 320 Thermal Optic vs. Texas Hogs
When you hear the terms infrared scope or thermal optic, if you’re of a certain age, you probably think of Predator, which is the first time most people saw an approximation of what “heat vision” could look like: green, yellow, orange, red, and ...
Primary Weapons Systems Releases First Suppressor: BDE 762
Made from lightweight titanium alloyModular design with four removable bafflesEntrance chamber serialized for easy upgradesCompatible with various suppressor mountsTaper-threaded baffles prevent backing off and carbon locking Symmetrical baffle ...
Duck Camp Drops New Zip Waders for Waterfowlers
Duck Camp Zip Waders • Easily adjustable suspension system• Quiet, durable outer material• Asymmetrical zipper allows for passthrough chest pocket• Chest panel and side daisy chains feature MOLLE webbing• Integrated, removable knee and shin pads• ...
Veteran-Inspired Watchmaker Revives Iconic A-11 Watch Issued in WWII
Timing can be critical when conducting a military operation. During World War II, it wasn’t just the men in combat who depended on accurate timing; the rest of the millions of Allied service members and potentially the entire free world relied on ...
Illuminating Survival: Learn From Light Sources Used by Medieval Troops
Artificial light sources used by humans didn't change much at all from pre-history right up to and into the 19th century. Until the invention of the lightbuld, people relied, in one way or another, on the light of a flame burning some kind of fuel to ...
‘The Terminal List’: All The Guns and Gear from the New Hit Series
You wanna cosplay as James Reece from the hit new Amazon Prime series The Terminal List based on the Jack Carr novel of the same name? Here are all the guns and gear you'll need to do it — guns first. There were a lot of firearms in the eight ...
A Deep Dive Into the Redesigned Sitka Jetstream Jacket and Vest
Sitka’s Jetstream collection has been on the top of the company’s sales charts since it was introduced 14 years ago. The jacket and vest are hailed as one of Stika’s most versatile pieces of gear, and for good reason: They're warm, durable, block the ...
How Good Is The New Redington Trailblazer Travel Fishing Rod?
Since COVID hit and social distancing became the new norm for Americans coast-to-coast, the call to get outside has been an increasingly attractive alternative to suffering in separate personal bubbles. One outdoor activity that has seen ...
Pro Tips: Why Everyday Carry Is About More Than Your EDC Pistol
If you truly embrace the idea of everyday carry, you realize your kit will often change depending on where you’re going and what you’ll be doing when you get there. Sometimes, you’re limited to what you can hide beneath a suit. Other times, ...
Is the New TRXSTLE Bike Packing System Any Good?
Bicycles, since their advent, have been an economical and efficient way to traverse moderate distances while hauling a decent amount of gear or supplies in various ways. And the truth is, bikes can go some places that no other vehicles can. Today, ...
The Rise and Fall of Hollow-Handled Survival Knives
In 1982, Sylvester Stallone starred in a movie that defined much of his career and introduced a character that would always be associated with a popular and unique style of knife. First Blood is the story of a Vietnam veteran and Green Beret John J. ...
Sitka Unveils ‘Most Advanced’ Insulated Jacket and Hoodie Line
Every hunter can attest to just how miserable a day in the field can be if you don’t have the right layers. A shell that sheds water when it’s pouring, moisture-wicking base layers for frigid pre-dawn hikes, or an insulated jacket that’s easy on/easy ...
Don’t Screw Up Father’s Day: Get Dad Cool Stuff He’ll Actually Use
Shopping for Father’s Day is hard. It’s tempting to just get dad a gimmicky barbecue tool that will be used once before getting hung in the garage for the next decade. Or maybe a new pair of Crocs. But, this year, you don’t have to be that lame. ...
The Fallacy of the ‘If You Had Only One Survival Tool’ Debate
I’ve been a professional survival instructor since 2007. Before that, I worked as a canoeing and kayaking outfitter from 1998 to 2006. I’ve seen the booming interest in survival television shows, the popularity of survival gear surge in retail ...
Where Does the $9K Trijicon REAP IR 60mm Rank Among Rifle Optics?
The world of rifle optics is deep and wide. There is a piece of glass for pretty much anything that goes boom. Some high-end and some bargain-basement options with everything else in between. It can be difficult sometimes though to pick just which ...
Firearms Policy Coalition: On the Front Lines of the 2A Battlefield
The Second Amendment is under constant attack. That’s not the hyperbole it sounds like it is. Every week, legislation is introduced at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels designed to limit the Constitutional rights of law-abiding ...
Traveling Prepared: Building a Proper Vehicle Emergency Kit
Since a significant percentage of the average American family’s waking hours are spent behind the wheel, it’s paramount that we take the necessary steps to ensure that we are trained and traveling with a vehicle emergency kit to address the most ...
First Look: New Garmin Tactix Series 7 Smartwatches
Today, Garmin dropped an update to its popular tactix line of purpose-built tactical smartwatches: the tactix 7 Series. And get this — all three new models have a five-button interface with a responsive touch screen, which will make using its ...
Best of 2022: Killer New Fly Gear From IFTD
If you’re a serious fly angler, there is a shit-ton of must-have fly gear vying for your wallet for the 2022 season, from decals that will help your lost fly box and $250-worth of flies find their way home after a float trip out west to an absolute ...
New Can’t-Miss Fly Fishing Accessories
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association’s International Fly Tackle Dealer Show, or IFTD, has wrapped up after a three-day run for the first time since 2019. With the show came a host of new products unveiled to the fly fishing public. We covered ...
RBT Chief Heads to Capitol to Fight ATF Attacks on FRT Devices
Amid legal threats, warnings of pending confiscations circulating on the internet, and a raid on a supplier conducted by federal agents, the President and CEO of Rare Breed Triggers, Lawrence DeMonico, is formally stepping away from his day-to-day ...
The Best New Fly Fishing Packs, Wading Boots, and Apparel
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association’s International Fly Tackle Dealer Show, or IFTD, is officially underway for the first time since 2019. With the show comes a host of new products being unveiled to the fly fishing public this week. We’ve got ...
New Fly Fishing Reels for 2022
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association’s International Fly Tackle Dealer Show, or IFTD, is officially underway for the first time since 2019. With the show comes a host of new products being unveiled to the fly-casting public this week. We’ve got ...
New Fly Fishing Rods for 2022
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association’s International Fly Tackle Dealer Show, or IFTD, is officially underway for the first time since 2019. With the show comes a host of new products being unveiled to the fly-casting public this week. We’ve got ...
