An heir is born! The Magnum Research Baby Eagle III has one impressive set of grandparents. From the tried-and-true, combat-proven CZ-75 design, which inspired the Israeli Weapon Industries Jericho 941, which then inspired the all-metal Baby Eagle. The all-metal Baby Eagle engendered the third-generation, polymer-framed Baby Eagle III, the lightest and most refined Baby Eagle…
Editor’s note, 22 September 2026: this article was published on 2024-07-01 and describes an offer or giveaway that ran then. It has ended — check current pricing and availability with the retailer before acting on anything below. Since XS Sights was founded in 1996, it has built a reputation for quality American-made products and genuinely…
In the world of cinema, few dates hold as much significance as the 4th of July. This patriotic holiday not only celebrates the country’s independence, but also serves as the backdrop for the release of blockbuster movies, launching some of the most iconic films in cinematic history. Our must-watch list includes movies that incorporate guns,…
The Vortex Defender-XL is the largest red dot in the Defender line, with a 25.5 × 23.3 mm window against the Defender-ST’s 23 × 20 mm. The XL comes with a 5 or 8 MOA dot and uses the same Deltapoint Pro footprint as the ST, so either one fits the same slide cut. Pick…
Olight is relatively new flashlight company that was founded not that long ago back in 2007. Since then, Olight has become a leading flashlight and outdoor lighting brand known for its innovative designs and high-quality products. The company has expanded its product line to include not just flashlights, but also headlamps, bike lights, weapon lights,…
The Chicago Typewriter’s deathless prose continues to entrance … During America’s Prohibition period, the Thompson submachine gun, famously known as the Tommy Gun, played a significant role as a weapon of choice for both criminals and law enforcement agencies. This period, characterized by the nationwide ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic…
A flashlight is such an important tool that, just like your firearm, needs to be on your everyday carry loadout the same as your gun, regardless of the current lighting conditions. Enter the Surefire Stiletto, the thin everyday carry flashlight that just might change your mind about always having a light. What is it? Think…
We first got a preview of Springfield Armory’s SA-16 back in January at the SHOT Show, which only industry professionals (and UnPewFessionals) can attend. The prototype was hidden in plain sight hanging on the wall among other current SAINT variants. A small placard with the name SA-16 was the only information available. I had been…
Most of us own at least some truly irreplaceable treasures. How about you? Your original birth certificate, diplomas, and guns can be replaced. But what about things that are irreplaceable? Family heirlooms, Civil War letters from great-great-great Grandpa, and vintage 1987 Garbage Pail Kids cards (No? Just me? Okay.) might not have much monetary value,…
Introducing the ultimate Milwaukee Tools Cordless Hole Puncher! The shooting sports arts are serious business. Even so I truly believe that you can have fun while shooting. Coating/refinishing a firearm to match your personality or quirkiness is a great way to show off your individual style, and is UnPewFessionally approved. Before we move on, understand…
Lead is a big Pb and NOPE sandwich for shooters. Lead is one heavy metal. I don’t just mean that it’s high-density–although it is quite heavy in that way. I mean that elemental lead (Pb) is classified as a “heavy metal,” meaning that it’s toxic to animals at low concentrations. If you’re a true crime…
It’s fun to joke about how Dillinger died of “lead poisoning,” but lead exposure is no joke. Lead poisoning occurs when lead builds up in the body, often over a period of months or years. It can be particularly harmful to children, causing developmental delays, learning difficulties, and a range of other health issues. Lead…
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