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By Massad Ayoob In today’s article, Massad Ayoob reviews the Springfield Armory Compact Echelon 4.0C pistol. The new handgun is a smaller version of the original 4.5F and is chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge. The 4.0C handgun shares many of the great features with its older sibling including the modular Central Operating Group, and the Variable Interface System that is compatible with a wide range of red dot sights. How did the new compact Echelon 4.0C perform? Ayoob gives us all of the details. The pistol used in this review was loaned by Springfield Armory to the author. The…

WILL ROGERS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Okla. — On Nov 15, 2024, the 17th Special Operations Squadron hosted a ceremony to publicly observe its alignment under the 492d Special Operations Wing and reassignment to become the formal training unit for Air Force Special Operations Command’s newest aircraft, the OA-1K. “The ceremony is not just a formal event,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Wnetrzak, 492d Special Operations Wing commander. “It is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence, our unwavering commitment to our nation’s defense and the enduring legacy of those who have come before us.” The OA-1K is a…

Photos by Kenda LenseigneThe Echelon is Springfield’s answer to everyone else’s plastic-framed 9mm, having supplanted the XD series in their lineup. It benefits from almost 40 years of market feedback and product improvement, if you consider that the first commercially successful version of what everyone thinks of as “9mm handgun” debuted in 1985. In this version, the Glock 19-sized Echelon 4.0, Springfield caters to the crowd who loves the idea of a compact, high-capacity carry gun, but also finds the P365 and Hellcat to be more difficult to shoot than they’d like. There’s a reason the G19 was America’s best-selling handgun…

Fishing from a kayak offers a unique experience, allowing for a closer connection with nature and access to less pressured waters. There are no gas station stops or the loud revving of engines. And often, kayaks are allowed on lakes and waterways that motorized boats are not, giving kayak anglers more variation in where and how they can fish. Kayak fishing is a more active, hands-on experience, as anglers paddle — or pedal — to access potential honey holes and bring a different sense of adventure to fishing. For all the benefits of kayak fishing, there are also downfalls that…

I/ITSEC: Saab Reveals UAV live Training Developments During the I/ITSEC event in Orlando, Florida, Saab has revealed a UAV training capability which can act both as an asset or threat during military exercises. Saab has also recently received an order from an undisclosed customer to deliver a number of prototype UAV live training systems. Saab’s new UAV trainer is used as an add-on within live training. It connects to Saab’s exercise control software EXCON and it can be equipped with sensors and simulated weapons as desired by the customer. It also has a laser target system, meaning it can both…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More A day before Thanksgiving, the motor racing world lost one of its most significant trailblazers. Mary McGee, or “Motorcycle Mary,” died at 87 years old last Wednesday. The Alaskan native was a pioneer in car and motorcycle racing, opening up new territory not only for women — but also for anyone trying to push the boundaries of endurance sports. On Thanksgiving, a day after her passing, ESPN dropped the documentary, Motorcycle Mary, chronicling the exploits of this undersung hero of mid-20th-century racing. When the…

Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.The New Guns And Gear:Kimber CDS9As a successor of Kimber’s KDS9c family of pistols, the CDS9 looks to continue to give armed citizens the best of both worlds. Not only does the all-metal, micro-compact 9mm offer up the time-tested design of the iconic 1911, but it does so in a modern package with all the bells and whistles you’ll find on a polymer striker-fired gun. Of all its assets,…

B5 Systems is now offering limited-edition versions of the P-Grip 23, P-Grip 22, Vertical Grip M-Lok and Bravo stock with the classic Rhodesian brushstroke camouflage pattern. P22, P23 and Vertical M-Lok Grips The B5 Systems Type 23 P-Grip is a modern styled ergonomic AR-15 pattern pistol grip with a 13-degree grip angle. The grip is made of a durable polymer material and has a moderate amount of texturing. Similarly, the Type 22 P-Grip has the same shape, slope, texture, material and grip angle. The main difference between the B5 Systems Type 23 and Type 22 P-Grips is the lack of…

Paul C. Darley, Chairman, CEO & President of Darley, Honored with the Kathleen Sridhar Small Business Executive of the Year Award by National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) ITASCA, IL – December 2, 2024 Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment since 1908, is proud to announce that its CEO, Paul C. Darley, has been awarded the prestigious Kathleen Sridhar Small Business Executive of the Year Award by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). The Kathleen Sridhar Small Business Executive of the Year Award is presented annually to a small-business executive who exemplifies Dr. Sridhar’s leadership excellence…

The C186 is an amazing visual design, it just clicks on almost every level. The blade to handle ratio, the blade with, the grinds and handle texture (or lack thereof), it just works. Furthermore, the Slysz Bowie also features such production features such as a crowned spine, contoured titanium handle scales and really nice blade geometry executed in CTS-XHP steel. The action is smooth and the fit and finish is reminiscent of 90s-era Moki made spydies. It’s probably the reason so many people hunt after one of these for their collection. Apart from its good looks and production quality, the…