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In this issue, we address one of the frequent criticisms leveled at us — that of only featuring high-end kit. In case you missed it, our cover gun is perhaps the lowest of the low, without resorting to brands such as Jennings, Lorcin, and Hi-Point, w

Missouri’s unofficial nickname is “The Show-Me State,” which according to tradition represents the character of its residents. To this, it means that Missourians aren’t gullible, nor are they to believe without adequate evidence. Thus it’s fitting th

It’s easy to wander around automotive events like SEMA seeing products that are really nothing more than booth bling and will probably never actually get much practical application. But like marrying a Playboy Bunny and getting separate beds, you can

Mash-ups are popular these days. Facebook and YouTube are littered with songs and videos that blend two or more different songs into one new combined creation. Done poorly, the result is a gnarled, incomprehensible mess. Done well, the mash-up can be

Another day, another threat to the Second Amendment. Welcome to the post-Sandy Hook political cycle where left-leaning candidates for office play a perpetual game of gun control oneupmanship. America’s favorite rifle, the AR-15, is back in the spotli

Over just the last dozen years, ammunition prices have been as wild as a bucking bronco. They’ve ranged from dirt cheap (pre-Obama era) to paying a-dollar-a-shot for military surplus rifle rounds after Sandy Hook. Lately, prices have come down and ap

What makes a good carry pistol? The answer varies for everyone, but there are some things we think are safe to call constants. It should be easy to conceal and easy to draw from concealment. The sights and trigger should both be fast to use and consi

Making your own firearm from a partially completed receiver is something we’ve covered extensively in the past, but there’s a perfectly legal route to achieving the same ends with a suppressor, which in many ways is more effective and attractive for

Black Aces Tactical is best known for their unconventional so-called “firearms,” such as shotguns that for various reasons aren’t legally classified as such and don’t fit into any other categories. But instead of reviewing something that accepts 12-g

Have you been good this year? Starting December 9 and every day until December 20, we’ll be posting a new product on RecoilWeb.com that you’ll have a chance to enter to win. We’re previewing all 12 contest prizes on the following pages. Visit RecoilW

In a world of custom, John Wick-inspired, lightened, and Cerakoted rifles and pistols, price tags can exceed a few mortgage payments. For those who work for a living or live with a spouse’s watchful eye, we decided to make budget-friendly upgrades to

“Large pools of blood were forming on Mojo’s pants around both bullet wounds and had started to drip onto the ground. This was not a good sign. Blood loss and shock were now his biggest threats. Mojo was too young, too dedicated, and too deserving of

Big guns are sexy, but little guns are useful. For those who spend a great deal of time in the outdoors, particularly in rural areas, rimfires are often the daily workhorse. Whether it’s taking care of problem animals, keeping your skills sharp, or t

Sitting in the dimly lit lobby museum at Sig Sauer Headquarters in Pease, New Hampshire, is John Hollister — one of the best-known faces in the world of suppressors, the unofficial godfather of .300 Blackout, and known to many as the Yoda of silencer

Need to work on transitions from cover? Yeah, we all do. This drill will place you under stress, get the heart pumping, and lets you identify any deficiencies in your gear on the square range, before you find out in the real world. Distance: 50m Targ

Our subject of this issue’s Veteran Vices hardly needs an introduction. Black Rifle Coffee Company was oneof the first veteran-owned coffee companies to make a splash in a market that seems to be growing more crowded by the day. BRCC uses beans impor