The Mitznefet – The Israeli Chef’s Hat
If you’ve been paying attention to the Israeli-Hamas conflict, you’ve likely seen what the internet has deemed the Israeli Chef’s hat. The Chef’s hat adorns the helmets of Israeli soldiers, particularly troops that seem...
The M27, the Marine Corps, and the Future
When I was a young whipper snapper in the Marine Corps, we joked that we got the Army's leftovers. That was 2008 through 2013, and in a little more than a decade, that's completely...
The Mannlicher M1901 – An Elegant Option
Have you ever wondered what happens when you mix a semi-automatic pistol with a single-action revolver? If so, you'll be happy to know it's been done before. In fact, it was done and patented...
Bowen Classic Arms M1917 Redhawk
Sometimes, you stumble across something that is just so dang cool you can’t help but be impressed. I was searching for moon clips for my S&W M1917 and somehow typed Ruger M1917. Call it...
The Automatic Handguns of World War I
Back to the trenches! When I set out to seek out the sidearms of World War I, I never knew how deep I had to dive. There were tons and tons of sidearms fielded...