Introducing the Faxon Firearms FX22 series of guns, crafted to provide the ultimate experience in plinking and target shooting. This collection showcases a variety of rifles and a pistol, all utilizing the versatile and cost-effective 22 Long Rifle cartridge. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced marksman, the FX22 series delivers dependable and precise firearms suitable for […]
Shooting Reviews
5 Reasons To Carry The Glock 43X For Concealed Carry
When the Glock 43x showed up on the concealed carry scene, it was rock-solid proof of how innovative the concealed carry market was becoming. It’s difficult to know when one handgun can be called out as the ‘best’. You might consider the Smith & Wesson J Frame revolvers and the Glock 26 and a few other similarly […]
BCA 3.0 | The evolution of the Bravo Concealment BCA Holster
Depending on the season, I transition between my every day carry firearms. In the warmer months, I carry a sub-compact Sig Sauer P365 with an inside the waist belt holster due to its deeper concealment under lighter clothing. As the temps drop and I begin wearing heavier clothing, I make the transition to my trusty Glock 19. […]
Weapon Maintenance Tips: Cleaners, Lube, Protectants
As we commonly see in firearms training, weapon maintenance is a reoccurring issue, most often due to too little or too much, in respect to both maintenance and application of products like cleaners, lube and/or protectants. Personally, I pre-treat the applicable parts of my weapons and mags with Militec-1, clean and preserve them with RemOil, […]
Glock 43x Threaded Barrel and Compensator Combo
Welcome to our review of the Glock 43X threaded barrel and compensator combo from Faxon Firearms! This is a highly sought-after accessory for the popular Glock 43X pistol, known for its compact size and reliable performance. The threaded barrel and compensator work together to enhance the accuracy and stability of the Glock 43X, making it an […]
2A-Armament Regulated Bolt Carrier | Review
As an avid fan and occasional participant of motor sports, I appreciate the fine details and skill needed to build a fast, lightweight and capable machine. Exotic materials like carbon fiber and titanium alloy. As well as engineers willing to push the limits of lightweight designs in order to deliver a winning edge for their […]
CMMG RipStock | Rapid Deployment Buttstock
Short Barreled Rifles or SBR’s are all the rage. While most people concentrate on the barrel of their SBR build, they often neglect the other end of the rifle. The buttstock, one of the three critical interfaces with a shooter’s body can also be shortened for overall compactness. And CMMG has a new twist on […]
Safariland IWB Holster: Schema and Species
Safariland has been in the holster game for quite some time now and has established itself as an authority in the industry. They are world-renowned for their holsters and gear used by Law Enforcement and the Military. When they released a new line of IWB holsters, I was skeptical that they would be any better […]
How To Clean Your AR-15
Kyle Defoor’s teaching methodology is second to none. He takes what he learned as an assaulter in the SEAL Teams and breaks it down for us to learn. There are a lot of instructors out there and videos on YouTube explaining how to clean and maintain your AR15 rifle, but how reputable are they? Kyle is one […]
Upgrade with the SoftSeal Gel Ear Pads from Ready Up Gear
Hearing protection is a crucial piece of gear to have when working in any noisy environment. And a day at the shooting range can have a detrimental effect on your hearing if not properly protected. “Eye’s and ears” are the first protective items I grab from the range bag as I pull up to the […]
H&K VP9 Tactical OR : First Look
To say the market for striker fired polymer pistols is crowded is an understatement. However, when you look for models with threaded extended barrels and optics ready slides, that market becomes much smaller. This was the situation I found myself in when I got a call from an FFL friend of mine. Telling me he […]
3 Things I Change For Summer Carry
*Originally published on the NEOMAG blog Temperatures are starting to finally level out here in Ohio. And by “level out” I mean the temperature swings are staying between 60˚ to 90˚ instead of 10˚ to 40˚ like this past winter. With the warmer temperatures my clothing changes from jeans, shirt and a long sleeve shirt […]
Former Army Ranger & Pilot Breaks Down Footage of Kiowa Pilots Supporting Ground Forces
This raw video shows how air assets can support ground forces in a dynamic environment. It appears that the Kiowa pilots try to initially slow down a pair of fleeing Taliban fighters on a motorcycle with warning shots. Maybe to allow the US forces in pursuit to catch up. Possibly because they don’t have clearance […]
The Blackhawk Omnivore | A Universal Holster That Doesn’t Suck
I’ve written more than one article in the vein of holster guidance for new shooters. Typically one of my first pieces of advice is to ignore universal holsters. They typically suck. Retention sucks, size sucks, comfort sucks, and they are usually quite cheaply made for an educated audience. As with anything, there are exceptions and […]