Patrick Mccarthy

Jan 21, 2025 | recoilweb.com | Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy

When it comes to weapon-mounted duty lights for law enforcement and military professionals, the SureFire X300U is considered by many to be the gold standard. However, SureFire’s forays into the compact weaponlight segment haven’t always been as successful. Back in 2015, the company launched the XC1, a AAA-powered light with 200 lumens and a 1.5-hour runtime. Over the next few years, they revised this series with an optional laser and improved 300-lumen output.

Jan 15, 2025 | recoilweb.com | Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy

Whether it's spelled out or unspoken, every job has an expected dress code. Unless you want to stick out like a sore thumb among your coworkers, it's wise to stay within those expectations, at least on the surface. A blazer or sport coat is a mandatory accessory for many urban white-collar jobs, but traditional jackets have some substantial drawbacks for those of us who carry concealed firearms and other EDC gear on a daily basis.

Dec 11, 2024 | recoilweb.com | Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy

Glock versus SIG — it’s a rivalry that leads to never-ending debates between the most obsessive (and obnoxious) fans of each brand. Watching from the sidelines, it’s easy to see that both platforms have their advantages. Glock offers time-tested reliability and outstanding aftermarket parts selection, while SIG has the modularity of the P320’s Fire Control Unit, which allows the serialized portion of the pistol to be swapped into a wide variety of grip and chassis configurations.

Sep 18, 2024 | recoilweb.com | Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy

Developing a new gun isn’t easy, unless your desired level of quality involves a piece of scrap lumber, a length of galvanized pipe, some hose clamps, and a nail to serve as the firing pin. Professional firearm designers must first tackle the design and mechanical engineering phase, creating a mechanism that functions reliably while navigating a minefield of existing patents that cannot be infringed. Then comes prototype testing, revisions, tooling, and mass manufacturing.

Jul 8, 2024 | recoilweb.com | Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy

Shoot, move, communicate — these three skills are critical to your success in any gunfight. Unfortunately, many modern firearms training programs only address shooting, encouraging students to build technical proficiency by standing on a flat range and punching holes in paper targets, month after month and year after year. Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Rich Graham set out to build a more well-rounded and realistic curriculum through his training company Full Spectrum Warrior.