Springfield Armory SAINT Pistol

Weve seen AR pistols with price tags up into four figures, so this SAINT entry got our attention. The barrel is tipped with an A2 flash hider. The textured pistol grip offers shooters superb handling, even in wet weather. The SAINT Pistol in 5.56mm gives you a compact and powerful AR-style pistol for a great price. The trigger is enhanced with a nickel boron coating. The pistol makes use of a carbine H heavy tungsten buffer....

June 21, 2020 · 1 min · 174 words · Kimberly Hess

Long-Term Quarantine Prepping

Here are just a few of the many things you could be doing. How are you on food and supplies? Truth be told, a lot of folks have more stuff than they think. Dig through the garage, attic, closets and cupboards and see what you have. Think of other things too; theres more to survival than just food. Check tools, fuel, seasonal items like warm clothing or plows, shovels, and more....

June 18, 2020 · 2 min · 258 words · Wesley Bell

Is This the Best 1911 To Buy?

Must-Haves Features I cant live without? The material on a 1911 must be durable and of the highest quality. The Ronin features a forged stainless-steel frame and a forged carbon steel slide. A hammer-forged barrel rounds out the package. This makes the Ronin a great option. A lightweight trigger adds to the appeal of this superb pistol. There are features on any handgun that are appealing to some shooters and maybe not to others....

June 17, 2020 · 2 min · 250 words · Mark Williams

From Rivets To Rifles: America’s War Posters

June 16th, 2020 7minute read The statistics are shocking. When World War II began on September 1, 1939, the United States military was incredibly small. Those great natural barriers had kept America safe from foreign invasion since 1814. In Germany and Japan alike, America was considered to be soft and distracted, and unwilling to fight. Roosevelt committed American industrial muscle to support England and the European allies in their fight against Hitlers Germany....

June 16, 2020 · 2 min · 373 words · Jonathan Young Jr.

13 Teal Living Room Ideas for a Show of Color

RoomsLiving Room When you think of the colorteal, what comes to your mind? Blue, green, purple, navy? Teal is a combination of all these tones and much more. This blueish green color has so much depth thats awaiting to be discovered. What are the Best Color Combinations that Work with Teal? Accessorize with Teal Teal accessoriesin the living room help add a dash of color to a neutral decor. A subtle backdrop will make the teal accessories stand out even more as shown here....

June 15, 2020 · 3 min · 446 words · Leah Rhodes

Top Five Father’s Day Gift Guide

Well, we here at The Armory Life have you covered. Weve compiled a list of five top choices for Fathers Day for your favorite firearms enthusiast! The unit clamps around the triggerguard and has easy-to-use, ambidextrous activation buttons. Check out our full review of ithere. Now, an 11+1 9mm with a red dot that can carry and conceal easily is a reality. But how do you discreetly carry an optic-equipped micro-9mm?...

June 15, 2020 · 1 min · 132 words · Donald Davis

Easy Shootin’ Compacts

Today, some of the finest and most innovative 1911s are coming out of Springfield Armory. They called it the Range Officer. Thousands of folks carry a 1911 on a daily basis. For me least, the 1911 is just about the upper-level for a concealed pistol. Yes, it is certainly more comforting than comfortable. The result is a much smaller and easier to conceal pistol. Barrel length for concealment is not nearly as important as the grip frame....

June 14, 2020 · 2 min · 351 words · Nicholas Boyd

Is My Firearms Trainer Wrong?

Hopefully, you understand that a pistol is not a magic talisman that keeps evil at bay. Like any tool, you are not likely to use it proficiently without training and practice. Slip with a pistol and you could lose the fight or even kill an innocent person. Finding the right firearms trainer is a critical piece of the self-defense puzzle. But how can you tell one from another? Which one actually knows what he is doing?...

June 12, 2020 · 3 min · 506 words · Elizabeth Lewis

The M1A, Night Vision & a Hog Hunt

For those who dont know, clover is used by the bees to make very tasty honey. The plants can grow upwards of around four feet tall. Be sure to remember that as this will be important later in this piece. I was happy because this land gives me the opportunity to do some hunting, like for hogs. But what gun and optic would I use for this? Lets dive in and take a look....

June 11, 2020 · 1 min · 189 words · Lisa Barnes

First Look: Desert FDE Hellcat 9mm

Up to this point, the Hellcat has been offered strictly in black. However, the new Desert FDE Hellcat pistols have changed all that. I have a few full-size pistols in my arsenal that unfortunately cannot achieve that. The texturing on the pistol is also crafted down to a near microscopic level. Underneath the Hellcats barrel is arecoil spring assembly that doubles as a standoff machine. In extreme CQB, contact shots are a real possibility....

June 10, 2020 · 1 min · 146 words · Julie Mccarthy

Top 5 XD-E Carry Holsters

The problem is youre not sure what kind you need. In this article, I will cover five great holsters for your XD-E. ## DeSantis Thumb Break Mini Slide Traditionally, holsters have been made of leather. For the XD-E, DeSantis makes a number of holsters including the Thumb Break Mini Slide. This is an outside-the-waistband holster that uses the traditional belt slide style. What is an outside-the-waistband (OWB) rig? Most often, the holster attaches to a sturdy belt for secure carry....

June 9, 2020 · 4 min · 742 words · Carl Hutchinson

First Look: Vickers Tactical Master Class 1911

June 8th, 2020 4:06 runtime What happens when Vickers Tactical, Springfield Armory and Wilson Combat get together? Well, the answer is the Vickers Tactical Master Class 1911 .45 ACP. The resulting combination of expertise resulted in a spectacular blend of manufacturing, operational expertise and purpose-driven design. Check out my video review above, and keep reading below for the rest of the article. My absolute favorite feature is the sights. These sights are bright and easy to find and easy to track as you shoot and engage targets....

June 8, 2020 · 2 min · 365 words · Christopher Price

Firearm Simulator Training

June 7th, 2020 4minute read Have you ever tried firearm simulator training? I recently had the opportunity at the Boondocks Firearms Training Academy in Raymond, Mississippi. A firearm simulator is much more than just a video game. Used correctly, this eye-opening experience offers numerous training opportunities. SIRT Laser pistols or CO2 loaded firearms are often used,NEVERlive ammunition. Before the firearm simulator begins, students learn what scenario they are walking into....

June 7, 2020 · 2 min · 321 words · Matthew Nelson