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Like that 4K TV probably adorning your living room right now compared to the previous standard, the new iRayUSA RICO HD RS75 provides four times the resolution of any rifle-mounted thermal scope on the market.
And at $17,999, it’s beyond many peoples’ wallet. Full article is fresh on OFFGRIDweb.com, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine.
“When I was planning the off-body option I decided it had to check these boxes. First, it had to appear as innocuous as possible. Second, it had to be as compact as I could make it. Third, the dedicated firearm I chose had to conform to what I could legally carry both for work and personal use. With minor exceptions, OBC is comprised of two major components, the bag itself and the weapon you choose to put in it.
For this project, I went with the Ruger PC Charger 9mm, which, thanks to its extremely compact size and adaptability, is quickly becoming an industry front runner for pistol-caliber pack guns. The weapon came with a SB tactical brace, and when folded measures about 17 inches overall.”
Read the full article on OFFGRID Web, link in @recoiloffgridmagazine bio.
QuietKat, a leader in the eBike market, has released a new high-performance model called the QuietKat Lynx.
Unveiled last month, the QuietKat Lynx is said to “push the envelope of high performance” among the company's existing offerings. It features a 2-speed, 1000-watt hub motor with a motorcycle-style twist throttle option. But, as with QuietKat's other eBikes, the Lynx can still be pedaled like a traditional bicycle.
Read the full article fresh on OFFGRID Web, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine.
Lockpicking requires patience and finesse. Tools should be held delicately like a pencil or chopstick, not in a clenched fist. It may be useful to hold one finger of your picking hand against the face of the lock; this provides more precise control over depth as you move from one pin to the next. Begin picking while applying heavy tension, and slowly back off. This will help you find the binding order of the pins. The first pin that feels “sticky” under tension is the first you need to set. If you’re struggling, a Lishi tool (look it up) is an extremely useful device that can help you check binding order in a methodical manner. Full article is fresh on OFFGRID, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine.
This week, Smith & Wesson released its own entry into the 9mm folding carbine segment, known as the Smith & Wesson FPC. It's based on the M&P pistol architecture, and it's compatible with full-size and compact double-stack M&P 9 pistol mags.
S&W Has Released a New Packable 9mm PCC to Compete with the Kel-Tec SUB2000 and Ruger PC Carbine. Full article is fresh on OFFGRID Web, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine.
We love a good action flick as much as anyone, but they're rarely a good representation of reality. Hollywood loves to exaggerate details for dramatic effect, and often spreads outright falsehoods such as the myth that barrel cacti are a great source of water for survival situations. Their representation of weapons is often especially silly, with guns that blast bad guys across the room and never need to be reloaded. However, there are still a few movies that put in the effort to get details right. In a recent video on the Zac in the Wild YouTube channel, edged weapon combatives instructor Adam Boyce of Spartan Mode reacts to a few famous (and infamous) movie knife fights. Article is fresh on OFFGRIDWeb, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine.
The Mission Configurable Handheld (MCH) from @CloudDefensive was created from day one as a fully modular flashlight platform. All four of its main components can be mixed and matched:
-Head
-Body
-Tailcap
-Pocket clip
On OFFGRID Web, we examine the options that the MCH offers in each of these categories. Fresh article on OFFGRID Web, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine.
No, it’s not an early April Fool’s joke. Mystery Ranch just announced a fashion-oriented collaboration with Dior. Full article on offgrid web, link in our bio.
Fresh on newsstands, OFFGRID 54. Swipe right for a preview of what is inside and tap our bio link today to subscribe @recoiloffgridmagazine.
OFFGRID staff @pmccarthy10 recently got handsy with the PWS MK116 MOD 2-M. This is a high-quality AR that seems well-suited for duty use and has a visually appealing design. Aside from a few upgrades, McCarthy did not feel the need to upgrade any internal parts, controls, or furniture as it was good to go right out of the box. Read the full review + testing on OFFGRID Web, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine.
Fresh bag drop article is up on OFFGRIDweb, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine. The Sherpa Expedition Series Duffel Bag serves as a “mothership” for SAR tools and protective equipment.
#searchandrescue #emt #sherp #backpacking #backpackinggear #medicalresponse
Long range shooting is a skill that many shooters will never pursue, and that's a shame. We attended a four-day long range 101 and 102 course to learn how to set up and use a precision rifle with @Apex_TrainingSolutions. Read more about it on OFFGRIDweb, link in bio.
@pofusa’s new Tombstone is a lever-action rifle with a 16-inch barrel chambered in 9x19mm. Unlike all the tube-fed guns on the market, it feeds from a detachable box magazine, the 20-rounder that POF developed for its Phoenix subgun. It’s a proprietary polymer design that looks like a curved MP5 mag; it’s a double column but tapers down to a single feed point like a pistol, which POF says works better for a manual action. More info in the @recoiloffgridmagazine bio link.
@andrew_bottrell’s life changed instantly on October 1, 2011. Less than four months earlier, he deployed to Afghanistan as a U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) tech attached to SEAL Team 10. On that fateful day, the vehicle Bottrell was riding in was struck by a roadside IED. In the wake of the explosion, he realized he had sustained severe injuries to his left arm and both legs — this would result in the amputation of all three limbs. As he spent the following months enduring painful physical therapy and learning to use his new prosthetics, he maintained a strong sense of determination. “Always dominate your life — do not let your life dictate what you do or how you live. If you do not like your situation, change it. Do not blame somebody else for it and do not wait for somebody else to do something about it.”
In 2018, Richard Harrison (aka The Old Man) of the famous TV series Pawn Stars passed away. He was a Navy veteran and loved vehicles, so his son Rick Harrison decided to give a custom truck to a wounded Navy vet in his father’s memory. Rick teamed up with Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS) to accomplish this goal; Bottrell was nominated by the EOD Warrior Foundation and eventually chosen.
Full article, “A custom F-250 built for a triple-amputee EOD Veteran” is linked in our story today @recoiloffgridmagazine.
@CANCONevent comes to the West! Join RECOIL at the Ben Avery Shooting Center in Phoenix, Arizona April 29th and 30th, with VIP access starting on the 28th!
CANCON is a fully suppressed range day event with dozens of vendors, hundreds of guns and suppressors, and tons of fun.
Learn more at CANCONevent.com.
*UPDATE* we are back on!
Starting just days before SHOT 2023 with the deletion of Ammoland.com’s YouTube page, the site either suspended or issued strikes against channels like Rodger Barrera, 1911 Syndicate, and Lucky Gunner. Spurring the writing of this article was the deletion of Kit Badger's channel. Little did we know only a few days later, RECOILTv's YouTube channel would also be summarily nuked.
Why is this happening, and what can we do about it? The answer isn’t very encouraging, but cold truths rarely are. Full article is fresh on OFFGRIDweb, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine.
A wise knifemaker once made the very logical and coherent argument that “if a blade is properly ground and sharpened, you don’t need serrations.” He was right, to a point. If you solely use your knives for opening cardboard boxes, shaving arm hair to impress your friends, slicing pepperoni, or opening envelopes, then you probably don’t need a serrated knife. If you take your knives to realms beyond that in hard use, you may appreciate the benefits of a serrated or partially serrated blades. Full article is fresh on OFFGRIDweb, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine.
From OFFGRID staff @pmccarthy10: During day two of the @kellergamutresolutions Pistol & Carbine class, @tom.marshall.author and I worked on fundamentals with our handguns before integrating transitions and rifle skills from yesterday.
Accuracy was always the top priority, because missed shots in the real world tend to have life-altering consequences.
I’m using my 11.5” SBR as featured in OFFGRID issue 50, Glock 45 built by @p4coatings and @southwestprecision, and @snakeeatertactical war belt with @safarilandgroup 7TS ALS holster.
Keep an eye on @recoiloffgridmagazine in the future for a recap of lessons learned from this class.
PRE-ORDER NOW link in our bio today. OffGrid’s Bug Out Book. The Bug Out Book—Bags, Tools, And Survival Skills To Save your Ass In An Emergency. Inside You’ll Learn:
•Essential Bug-Out Bag Equipment
•How To Cache Gear Away From Home
•Relocation Strategies And Where To Go
•The Best Transportation For Evacuation
•And Much More…
Many mistakenly believe they are prepared to evacuate to survive a disaster. Unfortunately, they are not. It’s more than a matter of skill and a set place to shelter. The failure occurs even before they leave their home. How? Because they never amassed the proper supplies and gear to see them through.
The Bug Out Book smashes vague notions of the equipment required to evacuate, arming you with concrete strategies and proven gear to help you thrive during a disaster. Broken down into five essential categories of gear across 288 pages, you’ll learn the fundamentals of how to assemble bug-out equipment and utilize it to maximum effect. Furthermore, you get grounded in the equipment you need to have on your person at all times to see you through unexpected perils. Don’t let the world catch you off guard and flat-footed. Unleash your full abilities in the worst of times with the gear that will see you through.
