The Long-Gun Tier of EDC: Pack Rifle Alongside the Carry Pistol
The pack-rifle tier of EDC — what it means to carry a takedown rimfire alongside the pistol, and the Day 43 prize stack analyzed for that use case.
James Nicholas
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The .45 ACP Would Like a Few Words with You Whippersnappers
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…
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SIG TIPS from the UnPewFessional: Back Plate Removal & Installation
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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Honest Review: Law Tactical AR Folding Stock Adapter
Law Tactical introduced its first Folding Stock Adapter 12 years ago. It wasn’t the first of its kind, but it was the first to be a viable product. Other companies’ products required reworking the gun’s recoil system, which could cause issues with parts compatibility. Not so for the Law Tactical Folding Stock Adapter. From the…
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Why Does KelTec’s Sub2000 5.7 Make So Much Sense?
They called the 5.7 a “meme gun,” and I memed along. Behold, I have now become the meme. KelTec recently announced a new arrival that sent shivers down the spines of the 5.7x28mm cult. Despite the fact that I’m pretty indifferent to any 5.7 firearm, KelTec’s new Sub2000 Gen 3 5.7 piqued my interest nicely….
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Honest Review: Kriss Vector .22 LR
The Vector from fun range toy to defensive dynamo is clear … One of the most unique firearms in my collection has to be my Kriss Vector, with the Super V Recoil Mitigation System. It’s truly unique in the industry. I own a .45 ACP Vector, and my only complaint with it is that it…
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Honest Review: Bond Arms Stinger Fireball Derringer
Bond Arms is known for making tiny pocket derringers in all sorts of calibers, from .22 LR all the way up to .50 AE! My personal experience with defensive pistols like these is mixed. On the one hand, I love that these are American-made firearms crafted from stainless steel that I can just drop right…
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Why Ruger’s 10/22 Is for You, You, and You Too
The Ruger 10/22 is iconic—legendary, even. It’s one of the most recognizable models of firearm on the market, and one of the most popular .22 caliber rifles in the United States since its introduction. An early pioneer of modern firearms design, it’s been in continuous production since 1964. It’s estimated that there are over 7…
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Let’s Talk About SLx, Baby: Primary Arms’ SLx Microprism Series
This is one SLxy optics line that’ll definitely still respect you in the morning. Primary Arms’ SLx MicroPrism series reflex sights punch way above their weight … erm, price … class. The SLx series offers a solid feature set that would meet the demands of even the pickiest shooter at a price that would be…
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Honest Review: Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0
This might just be one of the top-selling pistols of 2024, and it’s only just hitting stores now! Even though the original Smith & Wesson Bodyguard was popular, it seems everyone who owned one had a love-hate relationship with it, including myself. On one side you had to love a pistol that was micro size,…
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Lighter, Tighter, Go-All-Nighter: Mossberg’s New 20-Gauge Model 590
Mossberg recently announced that it was going to introduce its legendary 590 shotgun series in 20 gauge. The 590 has a storied reputation of robustness and reliability good enough for combat use. But up to this time, Mossberg’s premier pump shot gun was only available in 12 gauge. When it comes to selecting a shotgun,…
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Honest Review: Magnum Research Baby Eagle III
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…
