Aguila .22 Ammunition: Suppressed Fun

Aguila manufactures a diverse lineup of ammunition. Their subsonic ammo is a class its own with unique loads for every rimfire application. Let's take a look at what Aguila offers for subsonic rimfire.

The Art of the Magazine Change

Magazine changes are a skill worth developing on and off the range. But there's an art to it. Like most art forms, the mag change requires practice and repetition to master.

Modern Classics: A Review of the Beretta 80X Cheetah

The Beretta 80X Cheetah is a reliable work of modern art. But don't just take my word for it. Let’s delve into the 80X Cheetah and how it performed after more than 300 rounds through it.

.380 ACP for Defense: The Never-Ending Debate

The .380 has experienced a resurgence in popularity in the last few decades. And while the debate over the use of the .380 ACP as a defensive cartridge will continue to rage on, the .380 has an established place within the defensive firearms industry. Here's a look at the pros and cons.

Going Gucci with your Glock: Zev Pro Flat-Face Trigger and Barrel

A few weeks ago, I finally bit the metaphorical bullet and acquired a Zev Pro Flat-Face trigger along with their Optimized barrel to upgrade my Glock 17 pistol. It was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Overpressure: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

Overpressure and the resulting concussive blast are far too often overlooked in personal defense planning. Here's why it matters.

Stealth Armor Systems: Flexible, Lightweight Rifle-Rated Armor

Stealth Armor System's Level IIIA soft armor is exceptionally light, flexible, and as thin as cardboard. Nevertheless, it performs like its thicker and heavier counterparts.

Springfield Echelon: A Practical Modern Polymer Pistol That Makes Sense

The Echelon is the polymer pistol many of us have asked for — and it’s like that straight out of the box. Frankly, the Echelon is how a lot of us in the Glock world wish our pistol came.

The Two-Point Sling: Quite Possibly the Best Sling Platform on the Market

When the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban sunset in 2004, I obtained my first AR-15 and set out on the adventure of outfitting my first defensive rifle. As I purchased gear, I found slings were not as simple as a piece of nylon connected to the rifle. I've discovered, though, that two-point slings and their variants have become the dominant sling option for those who’ve developed an intimate relationship with their fighting rifle. Read on to learn why.

Modernizing a Classic Pistol Carbine: The Uzi

The Uzi is an exceptionally modern design. I’ve sought to update this design, more than 70 years old, into a modern pistol caliber carbine.