The 2011 Market Has Reached Parity. What Separates One Pistol From Another?
Editor’s Note Double-stacked 1911s will be called 2011s for clarity and consistency. I understand that Staccato owns the trademark for 2011 and legally is the only...
No Disc, No Collector’s Edition: Why Gamers Should Boycott GTA VI’s $400 Package
GTA VI’s $400 collector’s edition does not include a physical disc, raising broader questions about physical media, digital ownership, game preservation, and the future of buying games.
The Day America Stood Still: Remembering 9/11, 25 Years Later
Remembering September 11, 2001, 25 years later. “The Day America Stood Still” is a personal reflection on 9/11, the lives lost, the first responders who answered the call, and an event that forever changed America.
June 6th 1944: A Day Defined A Generation
Eighty-two years after D-Day, we remember the sacrifice of Allied forces on the beaches of Normandy. A reflection on courage, loss, and the enduring cost of freedom on June 6, 1944.
Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Memorial Day is more than a long weekend filled with barbecues and celebrations. It is a solemn reminder of the brave American service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending the freedoms and liberties we cherish today. From Belleau Wood and Normandy to Fallujah and Helmand Province, generations of Americans have stood vigilant in defense of this nation. This editorial reflects on the true meaning of Memorial Day, the cost of freedom, and why the sacrifices of our fallen heroes should never be forgotten.
Looking Back at Titanfall: How Respawn Changed the FPS Genre
Back in 2014, Titanfall from Respawn Entertainment redefined first-person shooters with fast-paced pilot mobility, vertical maps, and massive customizable Titans. This innovative FPS set a new standard for multiplayer gameplay, blending fluid movement, strategic combat, and mech battles. Read our full Titanfall retrospective to explore how Respawn pushed the FPS genre forward and left a lasting legacy in gaming.
Discovering Atlas Gunworks and Their Amazing Pistols
Throwing it back to the day before SHOT Show 2020, where a range day at Alliance Week led to an unexpected discovery of Atlas Gunworks. After running several high-end 2011 pistols side by side, one thing became clear: Atlas wasn’t just good, it was exceptional. From the Titan to the Nemesis, these pistols delivered stunning craftsmanship, laser-flat shooting characteristics, and some of the best triggers in the 2011 world.
Tales of a Range Safety Officer: The Case of the Electric Machine Guns
Throwing it back to one of the most unforgettable moments in my early ‘Tales of a Range Safety Officer’ stories: a customer actually asked, ‘Do we plug in the guns every day to charge them?’ If you’ve ever thought your job couldn’t get any weirder, think again. This classic tale is full of laughs, chaos, and a reminder that no day on the range is ever truly ordinary. Dive in and relive the moment that still makes me shake my head—and smile.
What If FN or Ruger Made Their 5.7 Pistols in a Compact Form Factor?
Welcome to the What If series. You may be asking yourself, What is the What If series? This new series tackles the random questions and ideas I come up with when discussing firearms. Now, I’m here to explore those ideas with you and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Consider this an open-ended exploration of possibilities…welcome to What If.
When Firearms Meet Flow: The Creative Energy of MrMagRelease
Creativity in the firearms space doesn’t always come from gear sometimes it comes from personality, humor, and the courage to do something different. MrMagRelease is blending music, performance, and shooting into content that feels authentic in an era dominated by algorithms. This is the kind of energy gun culture needs more of.
