Innholdsfortegnelse for January - February 2024 i Tactical Life

Rare is the day when something that says “one size fits all” is true. In fact, it usually means one size fits a few. With the growing cost of living, it would certainly be nice to have something at least close to that. One area in particular where “multiple applications” would be helpful is suppressors. While I am a “suppress everything” advocate, I also know that money for cans and the absurd tax stamps that go with them are a consideration for 90% of the country. Enter the team at SilencerCo and their challenge-accepted mentality. After an extensive and arduous design process, they have answered the challenge with their Omega 36M. The fully modular Omega 36M offers great versatility for pistols, subguns and rifles without sacrificing performance. More specifically, it…

Competitive shooting sports have been on the cutting edge of innovation in the firearms industry for as long as guns have existed. Match shooting guilds and shooting sports have helped influence the creation of rifling, percussion caps (modernly known as primers) and much more. Time and time again throughout history, competitive shooting has driven innovation to the next level. Federal Ammunition successfully continues this tradition with its new Federal Action Shotgun round. Tailor-made for 3-Gun competition, the Federal Action Shotgun round sports a 1.125-ounce payload of 7.5 shot, an innovative and jamreducing roll crimp, a shock-resistant brass shell cup and a steel-plated head to avoid marring. As a competitive shooter myself, I am excited to bring forth a review of this new shotgun shell to you, as it is both…

No company opens its doors and is instantly a household name. This is true across all indus-tries. Name recognition and respect are gained through consistent production of a solid product and excellent customer service. While advertising is important, word of mouth is still where the power of success sits. This is especially true in the firearms world. Most firearms aficionados look at advertising with suspicion and prefer to either see the gun firsthand or hear from a trusted source. A name that has been circulating more and more lately is Outerwild. This relatively new rifle manufacturer is based in Lake Zurich, Illinois, and has made some solid impressions with their new rifle—the Timbrwlf. BEHIND THE CURTAIN To many, the name Outerwild is new, yet they have been quietly making components…

Hunters know that skinning and processing game is hard on a knife. Although there are great sharpening systems that make short work of the chore, it’s still a pain to stop and sharpen—specially while in the field and the sun is cresting on the horizon. This is where replaceable blade knives, like the Hollow Bone from Tyto Knives, come in handy. The grip is constructed of strong, lightweight titanium and features partial carbon-fiber handle scales. The handle scales are easily grasped between the thumb and forefinger for an improved grip, even when wet. Likewise, the skeletonized handle not only keeps the weight down in your pack but also adds another good level of retention. The handle is designed specifically for the company’s new H.B. Scalpel blades but is also compatible…

“You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.”—Winston Churchill Standing up for what’s right isn’t always easy. While some will admire and respect you, chances are you’ll make some serious enemies. I found this out the hard way. When a government agency invited me to become part of an investigation that they claimed would put a dangerous cartel out of business, I felt like it was my patriotic duty to help. I did so diligently. Initially, I was told my involvement would last just a couple of weeks. This operation and subsequent additional investigations lasted for more than three years. But here’s a shocker for you; it turns out the government never really cared about putting a cartel out of business. Their goal…

.416 BARRETT You don’t set up a mile-long target and not invite Barrett. This year, they cracked the vault and allowed us to send some of their latest .416 cartridges out to extreme distances. Now loaded with Cutting Edge’s 452-grain MTAC bullet, our contributors had no issue landing first-round hits on the mile and beyond. What were we shooting them out of? Well, at this time, we need to hold that card a little close to our vest, but let’s just say our readers have been asking for it for quite some time. (barrett.net) FEDERAL AMERICAN EAGLE LEAD-FREE Most shooters will never experience an issue with their lead levels across a lifetime. However, if you spend an extended amount of time at indoor ranges, this product might be for you.…

The year is 2023 and the resistance is still holding on. A central player in the good fight sits behind enemy lines just outside Santa Barbara, Califor-nia. In a nondescript industrial plaza sits one of the country’s absolute best AK manufac-turers. Of course, we are talking about Meridian Defense Corp. Long known for their legendary AK builds, Meridian Defense Corp has revolutionized this popular platform. Once the realm of “mostly accurate” and “OK” to shoot, Meridian Defense has elevated the AK to a highly accurate precision-built firearm. Like everyone in the AK world, MDC struggled to secure quality parts. They also heard the cry of shooters who wanted to join other platforms in their ability to be easily run while suppressed. After some discussion, they decided they were unwilling to…

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A DIE-HARD 3-Gunner to appreciate the new Stag 15 3-Gun rifle. If you appreciate a custom rifle that needs no modifications to be a workhorse out of the box, you can get on board with the Stag Arms dedicated 3-Gun rifle. They also are one of the very few companies out there producing a custom left-handed rifle equipped with a left-side ejection port. In competitive shooting, I rarely see a “stock” firearm, whether that’s a rifle, pistol or shotgun. Small gun mods can customize the gun to the shooter and even give a slight competitive edge over the next person. When it comes to a rifle, there are a few components that truly matter. Whether I’m upgrading a stock rifle or building my own rifle…

Everyone knows the iconic HK MP5 platform. Damn right—the gun the factory tells owners to slap in order to properly slam home a fresh round. I’ve been slap-happy ever since I was a teenager and watched Hans Gruber’s henchmen take over the Nakatomi building using a mess of MP5s, and John McClane save the day by stealing the guns and turning them on the bad guys, starting my obsession with the platform. A real HK MP5 has just never been in my price range, so a few years back, I picked up the Century Arms AP5 instead. My AP5 has been equipped with a pistol brace since day one, so when the good old ATF saved us from ourselves and said you can’t have braced pistols anymore, I filled out…

Back in 2022, Springfield turned the gun world on its side with the release of the Hellion bullpup 5.56 rifle that you couldn’t help but stare at and say…I don’t know why, but I want one. The gun turned out to be a big success and has now been the seed for a line expansion. Now Springfield is offering the Hellion in three different barrel-length configurations—16-, 18- and 20-inch—plus some new color variants (see sidebar). Along with the original 16-inch barrel version there is now an 18- and 20-inch option to choose from. Without question, the Hellion is eye-catching. It was the first bullpup design added to Springfield’s lineup. In fact, bullpups are a bit of a rarity in the American gun scene. A bullpup configuration is where the action…

Tactical knives are multi-purpose tools that can assist you in various situations, including survival, self-defense, making fire and general cutting. However, with so many options available, it can take time to determine the best tactical knife for your specific needs. This article will spotlight some of the current, latest and greatest tactical knives and offer an array of options to help you pick the appropriate one. Whether you prefer a fixed blade with a modern appeal or an old classic dagger from the Middle Ages with a new twist, there’s a knife for you. DPX H.E.S.T. To fully grasp the design concept of the H.E.S.T., it is imperative to understand the individual responsible for it. Robert Young Pelton, an author, filmmaker, adventurer and survivor, is the mas-termind behind this creation,…

Ages before there were video games like Call of Duty or World of Tanks, boys fought battles not on a screen but on the floor with toy soldiers. In fact, readers of a certain age likely remember a time when the unwelcome trip to the grocery or department store with mom at least involved getting a bag of plastic “green army men.” Holidays and birthdays welcomed the arrival of playsets based on famous battles, while vehicles or higher-end and more detailed soldiers arrived like welcomed reinforcements. Today, those bags of army men are as hard to find in the grocery store as this magazine, and toy soldiers have even been banned by some schools as part of the nation’s insane gun paranoia. Likewise, the latest video games are more likely…

A few years back, my agency decided to upgrade its 40-year-old Remington 870 shotguns to something semi-automatic. The problem was that 100% of the tactical semi-autos on the market at the time wouldn’t cycle with our duty ammo—reduced recoil buckshot. Many of us who knew a little more about ballistics explained to our management that it was a terribly ineffective round, and we should be using full-power slugs, but we had already purchased pallets full of that underperforming buckshot. Our manage-ment explained we were stuck using it and had to find a gun that would cycle it. We never did, and the semi-auto shotgun project died on the vine. Not long afterward, I purchased a Beretta A400 Xcel with the B-Link gas operating system for my wife for Sporting Clays…

1. EOTech Vudu 1-8x24 SFP: The Vudu 1-8 is a 30mm tube diameter scope with the HC3 quad-level BDC reticle and a 0.5-MOA illuminated center dot. It is a second-focalplane optic with four simple ballistic holdovers, which is great for an entry-level 3-Gun shooter to learn. It weighs 20.8 ounces and it comes with a throw lower for ease of use when changing from a 1x to 8x. I first started in 3-Gun with an MOA-style reticle, and it was the best way for me to get started in long-range shooting and learn more about the sport. (eotechinc.com) 2. Trijicon Credo 1-8x28 FFP: The Credo 1-8 is a 34mm tube diameter scope with a dual red-green illuminated MRAD segmented circle reticle. It is a first-focal-plane optic with a 0.1 MRAD-per-click…

The CZ 600 bolt-action series is a departure from previous CZ bolt designs, which were Mauser-like control-feed and/or push-feed types. In fact, CZ is all in with the CZ 600 action, phasing out manufacturing of other CZ bolt types. The CZ 600 features a patent-pending short extractor-controlled feed that grips the cartridge case throughout the cycling movement, ensuring reliability no matter how the bolt is manipulated. The 60-degree bolt throw is compact and will not interfere with mounted optics. An oversized bolt handle offers plenty of leverage for manipulation. The bolt head on the CZ 600 is either three-lug or six-lugs depending on caliber chambering. The CZ 600 Trail variant differs from its other CZ 600 stable mates in terms of intended role as well as aesthetics. Right off the…