Articles by
Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy is the Editor of RECOIL OFFGRID. He currently resides in Arizona, and enjoys hiking, camping, shooting, and snapping photos along the way. You can follow his latest projects on Instagram at @pmccarthy10.
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Infographic: The Deadliest Animals in the United States
While movies and TV shows depict bears, sharks, and alligators as the deadliest animals, the data tells a different story.
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Worok: Powerful Malware Hidden in PNG Images
Worok hackers used a process called LSB (least significant bit) encoding to embed small chunks of malicious code into a PNG image's pixels.
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New: Short-Barreled Ruger Mark IV at CANCON 2022
This short-barreled Mark IV 22/45 was whisper-quiet, even with ultra-compact .22 suppressors, making it a great tool for small game hunting.
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Video: DIY Overland Camper Build Time-Lapse
This 10-minute time lapse video shows a DIY overland camper built from nothing but raw materials and a set of custom blueprints.
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Build Blowback Better: Aero Precision EPC 9mm AR Pistol Review
We built a 9mm AR pistol using components from the Aero Precision EPC (Enhanced Pistol Caliber) line, and modified it using aftermarket parts.
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New: Streamlight ProTac 2.0 with USB-C Charging
The new Streamlight ProTac 2.0 flashlight offers much higher output, longer run time, and a USB-C charge port built into the housing.
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Forgotten Weapons: The World’s Smallest Pistol
In this classic Forgotten Weapons episode, Ian McCollum gets his hand (singular) on the world's smallest centerfire pistol, the 2.7mm Kolibri.
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Ringbrothers’ 1,200-Horsepower “Bully” K5 Blazer Unveiled at SEMA
Ringbrothers' K5 Blazer features a 1,200-horsepower supercharged V8 engine, a custom chassis, a one-of-a-kind leather interior, and much more.