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RECOIL is a publication dedicated to the lifestyle of today’s shooting enthusiast. Each edition showcases the newest firearms, gear, and accessories, along with technology insights, reviews, and buying guides. The coverage also extends to a variety of products, including watches, survival gear, and vehicles that resonate with the contemporary shooter's way of life.

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BRN-180 Gen 3: The Latest Evolution Of Stoner's Other Carbine

2 weeks ago | recoilweb.com | Iain Harrison

Originally created as a homage to Stoner’s other design, the BRN-180 has undergone not so much an evolution, but a caterpillar-to-butterfly transformation. Almost no parts on the Gen 3 version will interchange with previous iterations, but the family lineage is still obvious.
Nextorch ND30B Civilian Electronic Distraction Device: Bang Out!

2 weeks ago | recoilweb.com | Steven Kuo

Stun grenades, commonly called flashbangs, are diversionary devices intended to distract and disorient enemies in a non-lethal manner. First used in the 1970s, they’re explosive devices that rely upon a blinding burst of light, painfully loud noise, and overpressure to disorient the enemy. The flash of light is generally measured in millions of candela, and the bang is typically over 170 decibels. That’s some serious flashing and banging.
Let’s Eat Out: Best Camping Knife

3 weeks ago | recoilweb.com | Mike Searson

Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles.
The Future Of Warfare Is Now, Old Man: Updates From The Drone Front

3 weeks ago | recoilweb.com | Iain Harrison

In the summer of 2025, policy changes enacted by the Trump administration slowed the flood of migrants across the U.S./Mexico border to a steady stream. The cartels, in order to protect their income, stepped up their efforts to corrupt local law enforcement in the border region, and where they couldn’t bribe, they intimidated, beefing up their armed security teams.
Armasight Warden 640 2-8x35mm Thermal Monocular | RECOIL

3 weeks ago | recoilweb.com

Thermal optics have changed the world for dozens of industiries and hobbists. Armasight Warden 640 is at the front of the game.
Cross-Body Quickness: Bastinelli FBAG

1 month ago | recoilweb.com | Dave Merrill

It’s true, you can turn any fanny pack into a cross-body bag. And you can put some sort of gun into either one. But the fact of the matter is that with many of the so-called “carry bags” on the market (we covered an awful lot in a Buyer’s Guide in Issue 39) the gun seems to be a secondary concern. Not so with this. Developed as a collaboration between Bastinelli Knives and Paladin 33, the FBAG isn’t quite a monotasker but certainly not a full-blown fanny.
Springfield 1911 TRP AOS: Updated And Improved

1 month ago | recoilweb.com | David Lane

What we love and what we hate about the 1911 is actually the same thing. An old design that has stood the test of time, the 1911 is not easy to manufacture. It is labor-intensive and requires expensive methods of production. If you want a top-tier 1911, you’ll also need it to be hand-fitted and that will cause the price to skyrocket. You might hate the cost, but what drives the cost is exactly what makes the 1911 special. Reducing the cost requires that you reduce what you love about the platform.
Secret Stowaways: Dark Mountain’s Packable & Stashable Shooters

1 month ago | recoilweb.com | Patrick Diedrich

If we’re talking survival, few items are as essential as a reliable, compact firearm. And if we’re talking cool, few items are as fun as a suppressed takedown. Dark Mountain, a veteran-owned company, designed their Stowaway series to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, and really anyone looking for lightweight, packable firearms. These single-shot firearms aren’t just ultralight — they’re adaptable, suppressor-ready, and easy to break down for transportation.
Complete Pistol Build With Strike Industries [Glock Gen 3 Clone]

1 month ago | recoilweb.com | David Lane

With serialized fire control units like the ones found in the SIG P320/P365, Springfield Echelon, or Ruger RxM — Glock builds have lost favor as the flavor of the month with your favorite influencers. But that doesn’t mean Glock-builds have gone anywhere. As much as I love the new FCU trend, a good not-a-Glock-build still makes me happy.
Build Your Own Hunting Rifle: Aero Precision Solus 7mm PRC Elk Rifle

1 month ago | recoilweb.com | Iain Harrison

Photos by David PatrushevWe crept into position along a fence line, using what little cover was available to break up the outlines of our group. Ray, a guide on the Jumping Horse Ranch near Ennis, Montana, motioned to use the structure on the near side of a cattle guard as an improvised bench while we watched the elk herd below us unconcernedly mill around. Lasing a bull at 420 yards as he chewed the cud, we waited for him to stand up and offer a clear shot.