David Higginbotham is a writer and editor who specializes in everyday carry. David is a former backcountry guide in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Boundary Waters Canoe Area who was a college professor for 20 years. He ultimately left behind the academy for a more practical profession in the firearms industry and was (among other editorial positions) the Managing Editor for a nascent Mag Life blog. In that Higginbotham helped establish The Maglife's tone and secure its early success. Though he went on to an even more practical firearms industry profession still, he continues to contribute articles and op-eds as time and life allow.

Safariland Incog X IWB Holster: A Haley Strategic Partners Collab

Looking for a solid and adaptable holster for in-waistband-carry? Safariland has teamed up with Haley Strategic Partners to bring a new version of the Incog. Incog X is changing the way people think about a company known for their Duty Rated holsters.

The 1911 Mil-Spec versus SA-35: Springfield Armory’s Take on Browning

Springfield Armory builds homages that are as dependable as they are historic. The Mil-Spec 1911 and the SA-35 capture the spirit of Browning from two different continents, and both deliver down range.

Top 5 EDC Guns Small Enough to Conceal, but Big Enough to Use

How big is too big? For some readers, the guns on this top-5 list of do-it-all EDC guns are impractical for in-waistband-carry. The rest of us, though, now have some exceptional options for concealed carry.

Mag-Fed Shotguns: A Pump vs Semiautomatic Comparison

Mag-fed shotguns are here to stay. Which designs provide the most capacity and best reliability? It may come down to what you want the shotgun to do.

Training for Alternative Carry: Sticky Holsters for Pocket EDC

Front-pocket carry requires the right holster. Sticky Holsters has become the go-to design for those who want to keep a small gun concealed in a convenient place, but carrying in a pocket requires a whole new set of EDC skills.

The Ruger Wrangler: The Best Way to Spend $200 Ever

The Ruger Wrangler has proven to be one of the most dynamic rimfire revolvers available. This historical homage delivers exactly what you'd expect from the company that owns the rimfire market.

Crossbreed Holsters: Adaptive IWB Leather and Kydex Combos

Crossbreed's hybrid holster design is distinctive and has earned the company some devoted fans. How well does the wide pancake style of the Supertuck stand up to the other IWB options?

The Versatility of the Holosun HS503R Red Dot Sight

The Holosun HS503R red dot is a versatile optic for long guns. I've got this on an AK build I'm working on, and the small footprint and capable 2 MOA dot make it the perfect addition.

Adding an Optic to an AK: Midwest Industries Railed Top Side QD Mount

The AK platform isn't known for its long-range accuracy. Most of that comes from the difficulty many experience when adding optics to these rifles. It doesn't have to be that hard. The Midwest Industries Gen 2 AK Railed Top Side QD Mount makes it almost easy.

Why So Much Hype for Titanium in the Firearms Industry?

Titanium is everywhere these days, from protective finishes to suppressors to optics housings. Why such a resurgence in the use of titanium? And will new production techniques bring down the price?

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