Recoil

The American public was recently treated to the spectacle of our commander in chief mumbling and bumbling his way through a media event on the White House lawn, bemoaning the fact that citizens had the temerity to make their own firearms without approval from the nanny state — as they’ve done throughout the history of time — and worse, companies were supplying the parts to facilitate this. This sad event was peppered by outright lies, which our president finds difficult not to use, despite being called out on it multiple times. Of course, the firearms in question weren’t deer rifles or duck guns, but then the Second Amendment has never been about hunting. On the other side of the Atlantic, a sovereign nation is in a fight for its very survival,…

01 JK ARMAMENT WAR EAGLE MSRP: $157 URL: jkarmament.com The phrase “small things make a big difference” is never more apparent on a firearm. For example, misaligned sights can equal to missed shots. Fortunately, this phrase can apply to positive differences, too — like with the JK Armament War Eagle. Weighing 3.3 ounces and standing at 2.32 inches, this muzzle device reduces felt recoil while also working as a flash hider. Its userfriendly design means it doesn’t require any shims, timing, or special tools to install. Plus, it’s compatible with JK’s Quick Attach Taper Mount 1 and all SilencerCo ASR mounting systems without the need for additional locking mechanisms. This little birdie is made in the USA from heat-treated 17-4 stainless steel with a DLC finish. 02 WALKER DEFENSE RESEARCH NILE SILICON CARBIDE M-LOK RAIL PANELS MSRP:…

Nestled among the pines of Eglin Air Force Base in the Florida Panhandle sits the Air Force Armament Museum. It’s the only museum in the world dedicated to the collection, preservation, and exhibition of artifacts and memorabilia associated with Air Force armament and its delivery platforms. Founded in 1974, the museum managed to secure a building in 1976 when the former enlisted club was donated to the museum foundation. The collection grew until 1981 when the museum building had to close because it was condemned. Fundraising then began, taking four more years until the new facility was opened in 1985. Since this is the Armament Museum, you’d expect the weapon displays to be top shelf, and they certainly are. Greeting you outside the entrance is the largest conventional munition ever created, the…

In warfare, a stationary target is a vulnerable target. Firing any weapon from a static position for an extended period of time can allow an enemy to pinpoint your location. Conversely, repositioning frequently makes it harder for an enemy to launch an effective counterattack. The Scorpion mobile mortar system from Global Military Products is designed to address this need, achieving an effective balance between mobility and lethality. The Scorpion system was originally developed by a family-owned business in Spain called NTGS (New Technologies Global Systems). NTGS is the manufacturer of the Scorpion; Global Military Products, a division of Global Ordnance, partnered with the company to adapt and distribute it internationally. Once you see how the Scorpion works, it becomes clear that its name isn't just meant to sound imposing — it’s a…

There are occasions in life when your typical EDC blade may be out of place. That Emerson, Strider, Benchmade, or Zero Tolerance knife might come in handy when you’re in a drop zone or for cutting open delivery boxes, but does it look right when you might need to produce a blade in a more formal setting, be it a nice dinner out to a restaurant that skimps on its steak knives or in an office situation where your serrated Tactical Bro 6000 STK might scare the crap out of everyone? In times like these, you may need to hold onto a gentlemen’s tactical folder or as knife maker extraordinaire, Ken Onion, calls them: a “gentical.” We’re not necessarily talking about a Damascus blade with engraved bolsters and mother-of-pearl scales, but…

Despite what some may say, .308 Winchester is still a viable cartridge for hunting, target shooting, and self-defense. Ammo is [somewhat] available and gives the shooter a vast array of bullets and loads to tailor for specific activities. With this in mind, building up a lightweight-ish battle rifle-type AR Carbine became a project. THE PARTS Every good carbine starts with a quality barrel and here opted for the Rainier Arms Match .308. This stainless steel, 1/10 twist 16-inch barrel features an intermediate length gas system. The relatively “short” barrel keeps the carbine compact, while still providing plenty of accuracy, even with 147-grain ball ammunition. Crowning the barrel is the Sig Sauer 762ti-QD silencer. This larger (than most) diameter silencer provides great sound reduction and doesn’t tip the scales too much or weigh…