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Superior gas management: How the Gemtech Neutron Direct Thread balances sound, weight, backpressure and price.As suppressor manufacturers go, few are as long in tooth as Gemtech. Nearly 50 years of banging out hush tubes, the concern is a grand old man in a niche where a couple of years in the game is mature.The wisdom of Gemtech’s years shows in the innovation it’s brought to market every decade. One of those most certainly is the do-all Neutron 7.62mm. Among the company’s cornerstone devices, the .30-caliber suppressor kicked a toehold as among the most rugged, dependable and versatile suppressors available. Creeping…

Walther has temporarily halted PPK, PPK/S and PP pistol production as the line begins a modernization journey.James Bond fans, wannabe spies and historical German firearm enthusiasts all have reason to despair, as Walther has just halted production of PPK, PPK/S and PP pistols. The good news is it’s not going to be forever, as the company is embarking on a modernization process for the line and will reintroduce them once they are ready.Walther says that the reengineering and modernization program will be a “multi-year” affair, so don’t expect to see the updated pistols until 2028 at least, and possibly even…

Superior gas management: How the Gemtech Neutron Direct Thread balances ound, weight, backpressure and price.As suppressor manufacturers go, few are as long in tooth as Gemtech. Nearly 50 years of banging out hush tubes, the concern is a grand old man in a niche where a couple of years in the game is mature.The wisdom of Gemtech’s years shows in the innovation it’s brought to market every decade. One of those most certainly is the do-all Neutron 7.62mm. Among the company’s cornerstone devices, the .30-caliber suppressor kicked a toehold as among the most rugged, dependable and versatile suppressors available. Creeping…

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. – Air Force Special Operations Command recently completed the second iteration of the AFSOC Tactical Communications Course at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The tactical communications course is several weeks of a specialized training program designed to teach Air Commandos the skills and knowledge needed specifically to work communications for special operations missions. “We needed a course to train AFSOC communicators on SOF-unique equipment and SOF employment for USSOCOM missions, and it needed to be a repeatable and sustainable solution,” said Chief Master Sgt. Robert Harris, AFSOC communications directorate senior enlisted leader. “AFSOC takes great pride in producing Air…

I was somewhere between the glowing skeleton LED suits and a jazz trio when the mushrooms kicked in. Around me, people buzzed excitedly, staring at Chris Benchetler’s trippy paintings and art displays, chatting about the innovation and insanity that went into the film we were all about to watch. Celebrities like pro skier Michelle Parker, pro surfer Rob Machado, and pro mycologist Paul Stamets milled about. It was a who’s who of action sports, psychedelic mushrooms, and the Grateful Dead. Benchetler’s new film, Mountains of the Moon, had brought us all to Santa Monica, Calif., for the world premiere of…

Pre-season waxing parties are fun and all, but let’s admit it’s more of a preamble to what we’d rather be doing. And nobody enjoys midseason maintenance. Ditch the torment of needing to constantly apply wax all season, and go with Phantom Gide to improve the overall performance of your bases. Through Dec. 15, Backcountry offers Phantom Glide as a free add-on when you purchase qualifying skis and boards for $700 or more. We’ve listed several of the season’s top skis and boards, all of which are eligible for the treatment, and most are top picks chosen by ski guides and/or…

At first blush, one might be tempted to dismiss the Hyundai CRATER Concept debuting at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show as little more than a fantasy. That would be a mistake, GearJunkie has learned. While there are some obvious show car novelties, like the flashlights built into CRATER’s sideview mirrors, senior Hyundai officials confided they are looking to dramatically extend the brand’s off-road capabilities. At an otherwise somnambulant 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai delivered plenty of much-needed excitement on Thursday, notably with the debut of the CRATER Concept.  It has all the trappings of a classic show car,…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Avid adventurers know that Montana is much more than just Glacier and Yellowstone. Ever wanted to fly fish a remote river, stay at a real-deal dude ranch, or head out on a multiday backpacking expedition without a soul in sight? The Treasure State’s got you covered. With so much on offer, it’s the ideal state for car-camping road trippers and RVers alike. Welcoming small towns with epic music festivals and vibrant tribal communities await when travelers aren’t exploring wildflower-studded plains or summiting mountains. Below,…

Milipol 25 – MKU Ltd Armored Outboard Motor Cover India’s MKU Limited exhibited their Armored Outboard Motor Cover for small boats. This entry was posted on Thursday, November 20th, 2025 at 21:00 and is filed under Armor, Maritime, Milipol. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed. Read the full article here

Backcountry skiers who use onX are now better equipped to navigate techy terrain all over the U.S. On Nov. 17, onX announced that it had significantly expanded the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) mapping layer for its Backcountry app. It also added a new “safe zone” rating. “As backcountry skiing and snowboarding participation continues to grow, onX is on a mission to equip people with the best possible tools to make smarter decisions,” onX Backcountry Senior Content Manager and Beacon Guidebook Founder, Andy Sovick, said in a press release. “In a sea of ever-changing variables like weather and snowpack, there’s…