The classic James Bond film Thunderball (1965) turns 60 this year. What many don’t know is the actual involvement of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the film’s production. This collaboration stands out as a fascinating chapter in the overlap of real-world intelligence and fictional storytelling. This partnership provided a
It’s not every day that you hold a 1911 and feel like you’re staring into the heart of a culture, a war, or a world that existed long before gunpowder was ever imagined. But that’s exactly what happens when you hold a Kings River Customs 1911 engraved by Alex Surmak.
The firearms world is a unique creature. In many ways, it is as much of a culture as an industry. People tend to be of like mind and have similar interests beyond triggers and ammo. One interest many people share is bourbon. While some prefer other spirits or not at
There’s an axiom as old as humanity. Men marry women expecting them to stay the same, and they change. Women marry men expecting them to change, and they stay the same. There is such profound truth to be found there. All proper little boys like their toys. That immutable drive
When is a Glock more than the sum of its parts? The answer, when you change the parts. The Glock, as it comes from the factory, is a highly engineered semiautomatic pistol that has evolved over the last four decades into what the Austrian armsmaker has termed “Glock Perfection.” The
Magpul has dropped a new EDC (Everyday Carry) lineup that’s as rugged as it is refined. Whether you’re navigating the urban jungle or heading to the range, these bags are built to handle it all. Meet Magpul’s EDC Trio EDC15 Messenger Bag (15L): Sleek and professional, this messenger bag is
I first laid eyes on the Henry Repeating Arms (HRA) Lever Action Supreme Rifle during Industry Day at the Range, preceding the 2024 SHOT Show. My first impression was that it looked “retro-cool.” Its blue steel, anodized aluminum and American walnut construction gave it traditional styling, and the design seemed
We’ve looked at getting started in a number of different types of competitive shooting for shotgunners and pistol shooters. Now, we’ll tackle what I think is the best of all—3-gun competitions, where you use all three kinds of guns, sometimes on the same stage! I’ve tried nearly all of the
There are thousands of knives on the market today, with new ones hitting the shelves every year. New this year, the CRKT Walker Blade Lock from Columbia Knife and Tool (CRKT) caught my eye. This item, with its unique central locking system, beautifully textured handle and beefy, take-no-nonsense blade, interested
