January 2019 - SWAT Survival | Weapons

POF-USA P415 Edge Pistol takes virtually unstoppable P415 to a new level. Thanks to five-position SB Tactical SBA3 arm brace, P415 can be had in a short-barrel configuration with ease.

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SHORT BARREL, BIG PERFORMANCE: POF-USA P415 Edge Pistol

byEugene Nielsen
January 27, 2019
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Photos by Josh Locatis The wait is finally over. Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF-USA) has entered the AR pistol…

Frank Martello of Trijicon checks SAINT group. Groups were fired with Lead Sled and Trijicon MRO. Black Hills Ammo was used to establish zero and accuracy baseline.

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SAINT OR SINNER? Springfield Armory SAINT Pistol in .300 BLK

byBob Pilgrim
January 27, 2019
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I was scratching my hairless head trying to figure out how another AR platform could be so successful…

12-gauge Mossberg 590 Shockwave is non-NFA alternative to short-barrel breaching shotguns. Though not considered a shotgun under Federal law, state and local laws may vary.

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KNOCK, KNOCK: Ballistic Breaching with Shotguns

byEugene Nielsen
January 27, 2019
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Speed is essential in any dynamic entry. Breaching must be both rapid and effective. A variety of methods—mechanical,…

Felt recoil, even with +P ammo with two-handed grip, was extremely mild and an almost zero distraction. TUFSHC has aggressive fore and aft slide serrations.

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FILIPINO FIRECRACKER: Armscor Tac Ultra Full-Size High-Capacity Pistol

byBob Pilgrim
January 26, 2019
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A reputed gun guru recently opined that the new striker-fired pistols have rendered all-metal hammer-fired handguns obsolete. The…

Author bangs steel at 750 yards. Howa HCR’s target market is competitions such as the Precision Rifle Series. Finding enough distance to stretch the legs of a true long-range rig is not always easy.

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SHORT- AND LONG-RANGE SOLUTIONS: Howa HCR and Mini-Action Rifles

byNed Christiansen
January 21, 2019
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Howa may not be a household name to Americans, but the brand has long been known for quality…

M1 Carbine was designed to arm support troops like these mortar men, for whom direct contact with the enemy was a secondary concern.

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THE CARBINE CONUNDRUM: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

byWill Dabbs M.D.
January 21, 2019
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As early as 1938, American military planners were seeking a light rifle with which to arm mortar crews,…

SAINT’s forward hand stop keeps support hand from slipping in front of the muzzle.

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LONG GUNS: Rifle-Caliber Pistols With Arm Braces

byLeroy Thompson
January 19, 2019
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I’m fortunate to live in a state where citizens can carry a loaded handgun, rifle, or shotgun in…

Minuteman puts out a lot of heat in a very small area. Cast iron works incredibly well with the stove. While this may limit portability even more, it adds to stove’s overall efficiency and safety.

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AGAINST ALL ODDS: Portable Emergency Stoves

byJonathan Kilburn
January 19, 2019
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More survival and camp stoves are on the market than ever before. They range from large, heavy tent…

NoVz from Colonel Blades features shortened grip for additional concealability. Kydex sheath (shown) is optional. Injection-molded sheath is standard.

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THE CUTTING EDGE: Colonel Blades Colonel Folder & NoVz

byEugene Nielsen
January 19, 2019
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In a close-quarters lethal-force encounter, we may not have the time or ability to deploy our firearm. A…

Rear of paddle has design of an “alien” incorporated into it.

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LAWFUL CARRY: Alien Gear Cloak Mod OWB Holster

byFlint Hansen
January 19, 2019
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Finding a holster for most popular handgun models is usually no problem. But throw in a slight wrinkle,…

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