Modern slipjoints are quite the thing these days and Benchmade’s latest entry in that field is a multiblade model. The 317-1 Weekender has a 3 inch clip point main blade, and a 2 inch drop point utility blade along with a spine mounted cap lifter. The blades are of CPM-S30V steel and the handle scales are Micarta. If you like the traditional aspects of a slipjoint, or are … [Read more...] about Benchmade’s new 317-1 Weekender Multiblade Folder
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Trending Gear: Maglite MAG-TAC 2 Flashlights
For decades Maglite was the gold standard in police and security lights. Even after Surefire hit the scene with their compact tac lights and the myriad of other brands that followed, Maglite still had a steady following. But let’s face it, a 2 or 3 D cell Maglite was probably not anyone’s EDC choice, at least not on their person. Plus there was the ever increasing Lumen war … [Read more...] about Trending Gear: Maglite MAG-TAC 2 Flashlights
FN’s New 509 Midsize Tactical Does Everything You Need a Gun to Do
It’s no secret that the Glock 19 is the not too big, and not to small defense pistol so it shouldn’t come as any surprise that other companies are paying attention to that market. FN just announced the release of a mid-sized member of the 509 family, the FN 509 Midsize Tactical. From FN: The newest addition to the FN 509® family is here—and it could be the greatest … [Read more...] about FN’s New 509 Midsize Tactical Does Everything You Need a Gun to Do
Trending Gear: The Voxnaes Designed MKM Isonzo Pocket Knife
I am not that familiar with MKM Knives, but I would like to be. I’m really liking what I am seeing so far and their Isonzo model has really caught my eye. The Isonzo was designed by Jesper Voxnaes, a custom knifemaker out of Denmark, and produced by FOX Knives out of Maniago, Italy. Fox knives quality goes unquestioned, they are a well proven knife manufacturer. This model is … [Read more...] about Trending Gear: The Voxnaes Designed MKM Isonzo Pocket Knife
FN Updates its Five-seveN Pistol With the New FN Five-seveN Mk3 MRD
Oddly enough, I was just having the discussion of an MRD capable Five-seveN with a buddy, who’s a SWAT sergeant out West, a few weeks ago. I’m a retired County police officer and have been working as a part time school police officer over the past year. We’re limited to what we can carry on our belts, no long guns. Especially in light of some recent shootings I’ve had some … [Read more...] about FN Updates its Five-seveN Pistol With the New FN Five-seveN Mk3 MRD