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| Steel | Best for |
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| 14C28N | Budget value |
| S35VN | All-round |
| MagnaCut | Do-it-all |
12 EDC steels rated for edge, toughness, corrosion and sharpening.
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| Striker-fired | Action |
| MOA | Optics |
| Cerakote | Finish |
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Human beings have no claws, no fangs, no armor. But the CIVIVI Incisor II does. Let’s face it: Nature kind of did us Homo Sapiens dirty. We’re not very fast, we’re nowhere near as strong as the other great apes, and let’s not even discuss our embarrassing lack of fur. But we’re survivors. We make…
Think you can’t put a silencer on your gun? Oh yes you CAN! Introducing the Lazarus 6, a state-of-the-art silencer designed to withstand the most demanding firing schedules and harshest environments. Featuring the innovative, patent-pending Triskelion Gas Management System, this silencer offers exceptional acoustic performance and minimal back pressure, keeping gas out of your face…
Did you know that the Personal Defense Network takes its show on the road? The PDN Training Tour embodies the company’s commitment to help those who are serious about defending themselves in all areas of their lives. Or as they like to say, “Train More. Fear Less.” Course topics include defensive use of handguns and…
Where do you stand on concealed carry for 18- to 20-year-olds? Many strongly pro-gun Americans are actually a little uneasy about allowing CCW for the youngest of adults–those under 21. That’s probably because we all remember how dumb we were at the age of 18. But is that sense of unease enough to negate the…
In the wake of a defensive shooting, the armed citizens’ stories always begin: “It all happened so fast…” Kahr Arms Group wants you to have the best firearm possible should you ever need to use it. But the famed company responsible for Thompson “tommy guns,” the world-famous Magnum Research line, and some of America’s favorite…
Weapon-mounted flashlights are great, but they don’t fit in most holsters … Ask any defensive expert and they’ll tell you: Keep it simple. If you’re ever in a situation in which you must use your handgun to protect your life, the less that you have to do and remember, the better. What’s more, most of…
Dear President-Elect Trump, We went to the polls and voted in overwhelming numbers for a lot of reasons, but here at Popular EDC, the Second Amendment reigns. The last four years have been a bit of a circus of anti-2A sentiment from the Oval Office, and We the People have clearly asked for that to…
EAA challenges you to take this li’l brat to the range for a thorough spanking … EAA has done it again! They’re shaking up the concealed-carry market with an all-new, small frame, double-stack 1911 as part of their Witness2311 Series: the Girsan Witness2311 Brat. With its capacity, quality, and features, the next generation 2311 handguns…
Just for a few seconds, you had to be a sheepdog. Here’s how to let the other sheepdogs know you’re not a wolf. You know that you have just fired on a bad guy who needed to be stopped because he was trying to hurt you or a loved one. But does everyone else in…
Ever wish your EDC included a third hand? Us, too … Sadly, right now, an extra limb is beyond the powers of science and medicine. But the Cyclops Solutions Hades headlamp is the next-best thing. Combining the versatility of a flashlight with the hands-free function of a headlamp, you can clip the light to your…
Keep your 5.7, your 6.8, your 20 rounds of 9mm. I have a .45. The .45 ACP was developed by John Moses Browning (pbuh) about 120 years ago. While it’s not the most powerful or ballistically lethal round available, nonetheless the .45 ACP has earned the reputation as being a man-stopper. Why? Its ability to…
Want to DIY Your SIG the UnPewFessional Way? Believe it or not, you don’t have to be a gunsmith to both remove and reinstall an Sig Sauer P-365 back plate. It should seem simple enough, but Sig Sauer uses a locking tab on the striker sleeve that locks the back plate in place. Fools! You…
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