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The Army has Another New Rifle, The XM8 Carbine
The Army is about to roll out a smaller carbine as part of its new, multi-billion-dollar rifle system. A slightly shorter and lighter carbine version of the M7 rifle, the Army confirmed, is now close enough to fielding that it has been given its own name: the XM8.
Troops tapped for early testing of the new carbine should start to get their hands on the first XM8s as soon as October, an Army spokesperson told Task & Purpose. The XM8 shares internal firing components with the Army’s new M7 rifle, firing a 6.8 x 51mm round.
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Pistol Caliber Carbines: The Best or Worst of Both Worlds?
Why do pistol caliber carbines even exist? We’ve got a plethora of AR, AK, and other carbines chambered for intermediate rifle cartridges like 5.56 NATO, 7.62×39, and 300 Blackout. They are affordable and come in all shapes and sizes. They have proven, time and again, to be more effective on target than anything chambered for a pistol cartridge. What good is a PCC other than as a range toy? If you’ve already decided to use a long gun, why would you get one chambered for the weaker cartridge of a pistol? Pistol caliber carbines are the worst of both worlds. They are feeble and anemic like pistols but carry the size penalty of a rifle.
Lubrication and Ammunition: How Oil Affects Cycling
There are two camps in the lubrication debate: people who run their guns practically dripping wet, and people who barely touch them with oil. Both camps experience malfunctions and blame the ammunition. In reality, how you lubricate your firearm directly affects how ammunition cycles through it. Here's what actually matters.
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The Problem with “Anchor Shots”
In Addition to Anchor Shots: Think Before Shooting--Fleeing Suspects
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SIG’s Full-Size 1911-X Blends Classic Design with Contemporary Feel
The SIG Sauer 1911-X full-size is a great example of a modern production 1911 done correctly. It blends traditional styling and handling with SIG’s modern design and practical upgrades. The result is a pistol that feels classic but offers modern features like optics compatibility, accessory rail support, and enhanced reliability.
The Best (and Worst) Quick Access Safes for Rifles and Shotguns
Secure storage devices for keeping a single home-defense carbine or shotgun close at hand are tough to come by, especially if you want something both small and affordable. I decided to set a limit of $400 for this batch of gun safes. If you’re willing to spend more than that for a small quick-access storage solution, you might consider looking into the “incognito” storage options like shelves, cabinets, and other furniture with hidden compartments. Whatever your budget happens to be, before you go safe shopping, be sure to read the article linked below about avoiding gun theft.
One concern we all share as responsible gun owners is keeping our guns out of the wrong hands. That can range from children who aren’t ready to handle the responsibility of gun safety to violent criminals looking to arm themselves.
Criminals gain access to firearms in several ways, the two most common being vehicle break-ins and residential burglaries. While guns are sometimes stolen from gun stores (often by driving a car into the building) and by robbing someone known to be carrying a gun, today we’re focusing on how the average armed citizen can avoid the theft of an unattended firearm. Here some ways you can protect against unauthorized access and loss of a firearm.
Hackers Abuse DocuSign API to Send Genuine Looking Invoices
Cybercriminals have started leveraging DocuSign’s API to send fraudulent invoices that appear shockingly authentic.
Unlike traditional phishing schemes that rely on poorly crafted emails and malicious links, these attacks use legitimate DocuSign accounts and templates to impersonate well-known companies, making them difficult for users and security systems to detect.
Traditional phishing attacks often involve fake emails that mimic trusted brands, tricking victims into clicking on malicious links or sharing sensitive information such as passwords or banking details.
While email filters and anti-spam measures have become more adept at identifying these attacks, the new tactic of using trusted services like DocuSign makes detection significantly more challenging.
Heritage Manufacturing Co. jumped on the coach gun bandwagon in 2024 with the release of the Bandlander series. In late 18th century England, Richard Bolton developed a double-barrel, 10-ga. "scattergun" designed with the challenges of defending a moving coach from galloping highwaymen in mind. These defensive double-barrel shotguns, or "coach guns," continued to evolve and eventually migrated to America, where they became a fixture in the settlement of the Old West. In those days, a second person often rode up top next to a stagecoach driver to fend off horse-mounted bandits with double-barrel shotguns. It's where the term "riding shotgun" originated.
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