Author: Tony Grist
Federal Ammunition’s new Punch 115-grain Jacketed Hollow Point load in 9mm Luger, expands its Personal Defense Punch line with a lighter-weight option built for balanced performance and everyday carry. Developed in response to customer demand, the 115-grain load aligns with commonly used training ammunition, allowing shooters to maintain consistency between practice and defensive use. The cartridge features a high-quality brass case with a sealed primer for reliable ignition and smooth feeding across a wide range of handgun platforms. Engineered for dependable terminal performance through common barriers, the Punch bullet is optimized for real-world defensive scenarios. Rated at 1,180 fps, the…
Not everyone agrees that changing a 1911A1’s standard recoil spring guide to a full-length version enhances performance or reliability. A reduction in spring binding, or kinking, is often mentioned as the primary benefit, although most pistols, even poorly maintained ones, rarely experience the malady.On the surface it may not seem aftermarket versions are worth keeping in inventory, much less offering the value-added service of installation. Relatively frequent claims that accuracy gets a slight boost indicate otherwise, however.The accolade is likely the often-overlooked byproduct of mass added by the longer guide. That weight trims muzzle rise, of course, and improves follow-up…
Built around a gas-operated system with a buffer-tube-style layout, the 12-Hammer is engineered to cycle a wide range of loads — from light target shells to full-power 3-inch shotshells — without the need for high-velocity ammunition. The 18.5-inch barrel is constructed from 4140 steel and threaded for Benelli Mobil choke tubes, with multiple chokes included to tailor pattern performance. A T6-7075 aluminum upper receiver paired with a polymer lower helps balance weight savings with durability. The platform incorporates familiar AR-style controls, an M-Lok handguard for accessory mounting and a full-length Picatinny rail for optics. A detachable magazine supports a 5+1…
NSWC Crane Sailor Brings Fleet to the Lab to Elevate Electromagnetic Warfare Capabilities A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Sailor and Avionics Technician has spent his decade-long career honing his knowledge and expertise in electromagnetic warfare to support the Fleet. Avionics Technician Petty Officer Second Class (AT2) Jeffrey Weaver joined the U.S. Navy after receiving his bachelor’s degree. He specialized in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of transmitter and radar packages to support F/A-18 platforms and ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming Systems. In 2023, AT2 Weaver transferred to NSWC Crane, where he continues to support the Navy’s mission and capabilities…
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), one of the seven GOP senators who voted to remove President Donald Trump from office following the January 6 Capitol riot, lost his primary Saturday night. The Trump-endorsed candidate, Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA), will face State Treasurer John Fleming in a runoff on June 27 for the party’s nomination. “It’s nice to see that his political career is OVER,” the president posted on Truth Social last night. Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) reiterated on Meet the Press this morning, “If you try to destroy President Trump, you’re gonna lose, because this is the party of Donald Trump.”Last…
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Times of Israel that he spoke to President Donald Trump about the Iran War Sunday, the 40th day of the conflict’s ceasefire. Israeli media report that the two leaders spoke about Trump’s recent visit to China and the possibility of renewing the conflict with Iran. The head of Iran’s parliament committee on national security, Ebrahim Azizi, said Saturday that Tehran plans to impose a formal traffic management system in the Strait of Hormuz, restricting passage to commercial vessels and countries cooperating with Iran and charging fees for transit. “The necessary fees will be…
COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. – May 14, 2026 – PROOF Research is proud to announce the launch of shorter barrel configurations for the PROOF Elevation 2.0 and Elevation MTR 2.0. Built on a commitment to innovation, performance and advanced materials, PROOF Research’s latest barrel options represent a refined approach for both the modern hunter and marksman. Both the PROOF Elevation 2.0 and Elevation MTR 2.0 in shorter barrel configurations are now available in Tactical Flat Dark Earth (TFDE) and the all-new Midnight color, offering shooters greater customization options alongside PROOF Research’s carbon fiber technology. With the launch of shorter barrel lengths, the PROOF Elevation 2.0 and Elevation MTR 2.0 maintain…
The famed French Foreign Legion has shared this press release with us. Please excuse any translation errors as it was provided in French and I have had to translate it to English. In English The Foreign Legion Recruitment Group, based at Fort de Nogent in Fontenay-sous-Bois, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its first-ever Open Days on May 30 and 31, 2026. This unprecedented event continues the commemorative initiatives undertaken in honor of the 11th Foreign Infantry Regiment—a unit whose regimental flag has been proudly borne by the Legion’s recruiters since 2018. A PROGRAM RICH IN TRADITION…
Wiley X Served as Official Sponsor and Partner of the 15th Annual Boot’n & Shoot’n Frisco, TX – [May 12, 2026] Wiley X proudly served as an official sponsor, partner, and ambassador of Boot’n & Shoot’n, the annual patriotic fundraising event hosted by Valor Mission Project, which took place Thursday, April 9, at Dallas Gun Club in Lewisville, Texas. Back for its 15th anniversary, Boot’n & Shoot’n is celebrated as “The Most Patriotic Day in Texas,” and has raised more than $10 million to date. Proceeds from the event benefitted Valor Mission Project, a Plano, Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports organizations such…
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