Daily Archives: Mar 17, 2026

Carry a .25 if it feels good to you, but never load it. Late Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper's tongue-in-cheek counsel still resonates in discussions on defensive caliber. At the high-stakes game of self-protection, choosing the wrong caliber can be the difference between halting an attack and exposing yourself to...

"Best tank in the world." That was Vladimir Putin's description of the T‑90M Proryv at one time. On August 17, Ukrainian drone pilots reduced that boast to a smoldering hulk on the battlefield. The engagement, which was documented by Ukraine's 429th Separate Unmanned Systems 'Achilles' Regiment, was more than a...

Worth the pound on the hip is the sentimental worth, the question most gun enthusiasts must resolve when pitting the century-old 1911 design against the polymer-framed pistols made today. Each design was experimented with under combat, match work, and carry demand, but serves up very different experiences the moment...