The name Wilson Combat needs no introduction. In business since 1977, Bill Wilson and his talented group of gunsmiths have made Berryville, Ark., the center of the universe for many fans of the 1911 pistol. Several years ago, during a writer’s event, I had the pleasure of spending two days
When some people see the XM42, they immediately think, “WANT!” Others might think or cry out, “Why?!” But those who think that are usually the type who don’t understand why you would need an AR, why you would own more than one gun or why you would want a totally
For many of us, that familiar green glow of night vision immediately conjures up images of special operations forces on a covert mission in some far-off land. Night vision devices have come to symbolize military operations for many because they are all over the news and even in movies and
In September of 2016, Springfield Armory launched a new marketing campaign aimed at “honoring and supporting those who wake up every day determined to protect what they have and those who are forward-thinking, independent and believe that safety is their responsibility.” The second part of the announcement was that, on
Walking point in the dark hours of the morning on Jan. 25, 2008, 24-year-old Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller led a multinational force of eight U.S. Special Forces soldiers and 15 Afghan National Army troops up the Gowardesh Valley in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan. His unit had engaged the
The benefits of having a dependable timepiece on your wrist are obvious. Not only can the right watch supply you with the time and date accurately and reliably, but some models can also give you important data, such as your exact location anywhere on the planet or important weather updates.
Have you ever entered an action-pistol match? What about IDPA or USPSA? Well, imagine a challenge much like the former but with three guns instead of just one. That’s what 3-Gun competition matches are! Getting Into 3-Gun Competition Like other action shooting sports, in 3-Gun competition you tackle a series
BALLISTIC is jam-packed with dozens of new products to make sure our readers are always on the cutting edge of weapons, tactics and survival trends. That’s why every issue comes with a “Supply Drop” section with information on some of the latest and greatest gear. RELATED STORY: 7 Pieces of Cutting-Edge
Ever since Glocks first made their appearance stateside, their looks have been compared to bars of soap and even Tupperware. For some Glock fans, the pistol is perfect and needs no modifications. For many others, however, the Glock platform has become a blank slate upon which to design whatever serves
