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With quality control and attention-to-detail sometimes suffering in the firearms industry, Evolve Weapons Systems is quietly producing quality, properly built ARs from their McKinney, Texas headquarters. We recently sat down with co-owner Adam Tarr to discuss his company’s philosophy, others he looks up to in the industry, what consumers should be looking for in an AR-15, and why the small things matter when building a reliable AR. Q: Adam, thanks for sitting down with us, and congratulations on the success you’re having with Evolve Weapons Systems. Can we start with a bit about your background? Adam Tarr, Evolve Weapons Systems –…

By Massad Ayoob Posted in #EDC Is the 1911 pistol design inherently dangerous? This is a question that many new shooters have asked. A lot of this comes from the fact that the gun is often carried with the hammer cocked, which might appear intimidating to some shooters. But, let’s dig into the details of this incredibly popular and long-lived design to decide for ourselves. Is the 1911 Drop Safe? Is the 1911 “drop safe”? While it has been proven that the original 100-year-old design can discharge from firing pin inertia if dropped on either end, particularly if thousands of…

The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Marksmanship Unit (CCMU) walked away from the 2025 SIG SAUER Relentless Warrior Championship with another major win under their belt. Competing against 126 shooters from the U.S. service academies and international military colleges, the CCMU claimed its fifth championship title in just nine years. At the center of their success? Discipline, preparation, and in the hands of their top shooter, a 16” FoldAR Concealed Carry Rifle that proved itself on one of the most demanding stages in collegiate tactical shooting. A Championship That Demands More Than Marksmanship This wasn’t a casual weekend match. The Relentless Warrior…

It pays to protect your investment with the best camera backpack possible. Since 2021, we’ve tested over 20 different camera packs in the wild, taking them on photo and video shoots around the world. Gear experts Chris Carter and Kendra Smith teamed up for the start of this guide. Carter’s cameras accompany him to some gnarly locations — so he’s fastidiously fussy about the packs he chooses to protect them with. Smith, an editorial photographer based in Minneapolis, took several of the packs reviewed below on wild romps worldwide to gauge their merits. Eric Phillips, an adventure photographer who also…

We’ve picked the best .22 Magnum rifles that will dependably cut down nuisance critters like ripe wheat.I’ve always found something special about the .22 Magnum rifle. Dang near as tiny a cartridge as its little brother the .22 LR but able to unleash an entirely different level of devastation. And accurate… boy howdy. Unless I’m going for a long poke at a coyote or a prairie dog, I’ll generally reach for one of my .22 Magnums. There might not be a better option to sending pests to varmint Valhalla that the red-hot rimfire in a trusty iron.How We Picked The…

We hit the range to test out two freshly updated Springfield Armory 1911 TRP pistols, now available optics-ready and in 9mm.What we love and what we hate about the 1911 is actually the same thing. An old design that has stood the test of time, the 1911 is not easy to manufacture. It is labor-intensive and requires expensive methods of production. If you want a top-tier 1911, you’ll also need it to be hand-fitted and that will cause the price to skyrocket.What we love and what we hate about the 1911 is actually the same thing. An old design that…

Fischer Connectors, the global leader in high-performance connectivity solutions, has brought its world-renowned Swiss engineering expertise to the universal USB-C standard. The Fischer UltiMate™ Series, the company’s flagship range for harsh environments, now includes a pre-cabled USB-C connector equipped with Fischer Connectors’ new Ratchet Locking System (RLS). This connector provides unmatched resistance to vibration and shock, ensuring safe connections for high-speed data transfer under extreme operating conditions in sectors such as defense, mining, construction, motorsports and railways. The newly released Fischer UltiMate USB-C connector with the Ratchet Locking System (RLS) combines high-speed data transmission with the robust mechanical performance Fischer…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group®, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands is proud to announce an exciting new addition to its innovative Solis™ holster line: compatibility with the popular Sig Sauer® P365 family, including the XMacro and Fuse. Initially launched in 2023, the Solis holster is purpose-built for subcompact pistols equipped with lights and optics—delivering high-performance security in a sleek, low-profile design.  Now, with fits available for the Sig Sauer P365 models, law enforcement…

By Tom Laemlein “It is believed that had the enemy employed these disguised tanks in the proper tactical situation and at the proper time, much damage might have resulted.” — U.S. Technical Intelligence Report The story of the Battle of the Bulge includes many tales of American heroism when faced with the massive and sudden German offensive. From the German perspective, everything that could be mustered and brought to bear was required for one decisive counterattack. In that light, German preparations ranged from traditional Teutonic efficiency and practicality to concepts that bordered on lunacy. One plan that could be perceived…

TALO Distributors, in collaboration with Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., has recently been introducing a couple of special-edition Ruger SR1911 models, one of which is the new TALO Ruger SR191 Blue PVD chambered for the most classic of all 1911 calibers, .45 ACP. The new TALO Ruger SR1911 Blue PVD is a full-size, single-stack pistol built on a government frame. It includes a 5-inch barrel along with many other features found on the standard full size Ruger SR1911 .45 ACP models. These include a low-glare, satin-stainless steel finish, Novak-pattern combat sights, a skeletonized trigger, a lowered and flared ejection port,…