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Recoil|July/August 2017

ON THE COVER

COVER PHOTO BY STRAIGHT 8 1 PISTOL MAKE: Para USA / LRK Mechanical MODEL: Recon MSRP: N/A URL: www.para-usa.com www.lrkmechanical.com 2 PISTOL MAKE: CZ MODEL: Shadow 2 MSRP: $1,300 URL: www.cz-usa.com 3 BELT MAKE: Safariland MODEL: ELS Competition belt MSRP: $56 URL: www.safariland.com 4 HOLSTER MAKE: Safariland MODEL: 577 GLS Holster MSRP: $50 URL: www.safariland.com 5 MAGAZINE HOLDER MAKE: Safariland MODEL: 771 Competition Mag pouch MSRP: $30 URL: www.safariland.com 6 SHOT SHELL HOLDER MAKE: Safariland MODEL: 086 Shell Holder MSRP: $113 URL: www.safariland.com 7 SHIRT MAKE: Hazard 4 MODEL: Battle T Shirt MSRP: $35 URL: www.hazard4.com OFF THE COVER 8 WATCH MAKE: Brazen Sports MODEL: Military Tactical Chronograph MSRP: $850 URL: www.brazensports.com 9 KNIFE MAKE: Hinderer MODEL: Half-Track MSRP: $585 URL: www.rickhindererknives.com…

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TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

The topic of the American Civil War has become a hot potato for our educational system, since the voices in the social justice crusade seem to forget feelings aren’t facts. Thankfully, there are still outfits providing an unbiased look at this period in our nation’s history. RECOIL was recently offered a glimpse at the preservation efforts of the Texas Civil War Museum, which has one of the country’s most impressive displays of historic memorabilia from this era. Here, anyone can observe, learn, and imagine what it was like to live through this tumultuous time. Texas, with its economy largely based in cotton during that time, became part of the Confederacy during the Civil War — but if you think that skews the museum’s collection or interpretation of the conflict one…

5 min.

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SHADOW OF THE EMPIRE

The Empire Strikes Back is better than Star Wars. Hear me out before you start shaking your fist at this magazine. The sequel cannot exist without the original, but sequels are tricky. Most of the time they act as reminders as to why the original was so good — case in point, almost every ’90s horror movie with a number in its title. The biggest challenge with making a sequel is living up to the expectations of the original. There are a select few that move in a different direction and are able to stand on their own, hence the opening statement. The same can be said with many things in life. Each generation tries to better the last. Some fail miserably, yet others create their own way even when…

9 min.

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THE HEARING PROTECTION ACT OF 2017

If you’ve ever legally bought or built a suppressor, you’ve shared the pain of more than a million Americans who’ve endured and complied with the federal government’s bureaucratic paper shuffle before enjoying the fruits of your labor. You prepared and submitted special forms, a photograph, and a set of fingerprints. Before July 13, 2016, you either waited for the approval of your local chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) or spent time and money to prepare a special trust. You also paid a $200 tax. And then you waited. Six to 12 months went by while the ATF hand-processed this personal and revealing pile of paperwork. And finally, if your forms were two-sided, your signatures original on duplicate copies, your supporting documents in order, and, of course, a background check revealed…

10 min.

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RIMFIRE RATED

Break out the plinkers, boys. 22LR is back on the menu! Some of you will grumble "There's no 22LR at my Walmart," but national stocks seem to be replenishing and it’s reportedly even on the shelves in the deepest corners of liberal New England and Southern California. Sure, it’s not nearly as cheap as it once was, but it’s still cheaper than 9mm. What’s better than shooting an easy handling, light-recoiling 22? Shooting a quiet one. If you don't have a can on your plinker, you’re missing out. We compared an array of rimfire cans you might be interested in as you put your favorite deuce-deuce back into rotation. THE CORE Suppressors work by disrupting and slowing down the flow of exhaust gases following the bullet out of the muzzle.…

14 min.

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PRECISION SUPERHERO

If someone told us that we “shot like a girl,” we’d hope they were comparing us to Gina Milkovich, the Wonder Woman of tactical precision rifle shooting. Gina has emerged as one of the most dominant long-range rifle shooters in the nation, male or female. The Precision Rifle Series (PRS) is the NFL of sniper-style precision rifle matches and is loaded with some of the best long-range rifle shooters on the planet: military and police snipers, professional rifle shooters, and industry legends. As of this writing, Gina is ranked 10th overall in the Precision Rifle Series’ Open Division standings. In just six years, Gina has gone from being an unknown novice who had never fired a bolt gun to a top-level competitor among the stiffest competition around. In April of…

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PROFICIENT POSITIONAL PROGRAMMING

WARNING! The exercises and content expressed in this column are for illustrative purposes only. Consult your physician before trying any physical activity or nutritional plan. RECOIL and its contributors are not responsible for any harm or injuries sustained while attempting these techniques. So, you want to get better at shooting? A strength training program can get you there; you just need to focus on the right things. No, curls in the squat rack or bench presses won’t suffice. You need an updated program that builds functional strength in all three major shooting positions. Luckily, we’ve provided just that for you. Read on and find out the best way to boost your shooting performance in the gym. TRAINING FOR STABILITY AND CONTROL Training for the standing, kneeling, and prone shooting positions…

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INSPIRED BY THE FUTURE & ROOTED BY THE PAST

It’s always been exciting to be involved in the aftermarket wheel and tire industry, but now more so than ever. Like most industries, we’ve seen our fair share of ups and downs, but right now the market is afloat with so much creativity and passion that it’s pushing boundaries further than we could have ever expected. There’s been a huge upswing in the truck market; the design for passenger cars wheels is incredible, and when it comes to design, well we’ve seen the resurgence of wheel designs rooted by the past but inspired by the future. Old-school designs have been revamped with perfection and finesse, and the introduction of new materials and insane color combinations has given us a multitude of options, which can leave us anxious and constantly feeling…

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Rolling Options

You’d think picking out the right wheels and tires for your whip would be easy. Find the style you like from the brand you trust in the diameter you think you need, and then, with whatever money you’ve got left over, wrap whatever tires you can afford around them. Turns out you’ve been doing it wrong all along. Your car’s wheels and tires are the most important things keeping your Civic from handling, stopping, and moving the way you’d hoped it would. All of which means things like your wheels' offset, your tires' compound, and your suspension’s alignment settings that make it all work just got really important. Understand that what works for the guy tracking his FR-S probably won’t do a lick of good for you and your Prelude and all…

5 min.

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LUXURY EXOTIC

+ www.advantiwheel.com + (877) 591-1001 + HYDRA DIAMETER: 18, 19, 20 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 18x8 to 20x10 FINISHES: Titanium Mirror, Matte Black Machined Face Bronze Clear & Matte Black Machined Face BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100, 5x108, 5X110, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 APPLICATIONS: Sports-Luxury and Performance Vehicles WHEEL TYPE: One piece + TURBINA DIAMETER: 17, 18, 19, 20 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 17x8 to 20x8.5 FINISHES: Matte Black Machined Face Bronze Clear & Silver Machined Face BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 APPLICATIONS: Sports-Luxury and Performance Wheels WHEEL TYPE: One piece + DIVISO DIAMETER: 18, 19 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 18x8 to 19x8.5 FINISHES: Matte Gunmetal Gloss Black, Silver Machined Face & Matte Black Machined Face BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 APPLICATIONS: Sports-Luxury and Performance Wheels WHEEL TYPE: One piece + DIECI…

12 min.

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TRUCK OFF ROAD

+ Boost DRW SF DIAMETER: 20, 22, 22.5, 24, 26, 28 WIDTH: 8.25 FINISHES: Polish & Custom Powdercoating BOLT PATTERNS: 8x165, 8x170, 8x200, 8x210 APPLICATIONS: GM 3500; Dodge 3500, 4500, 5500; Ford F-350, F-450, F-550 WHEEL TYPE: 1-Piece Forged + Code DRW SF DIAMETER: 20, 22, 22.5, 24, 26, 28 WIDTH: 8.25 FINISHES: Polish & Custom Powdercoating BOLT PATTERNS: 8x165, 8x170, 8x200, 8x210 APPLICATIONS: GM 3500; Dodge 3500, 4500, 5500; Ford F-350, F-450, F-550 WHEEL TYPE: 1-Piece Forged + Gauge DRW SF DIAMETER: 20, 22, 24, 24.5, 26, 28 WIDTH: 8.25 FINISHES: Polish & Custom Powdercoating BOLT PATTERNS: 8x165, 8x170, 8x200, 8x210 APPLICATIONS: GM 3500; Dodge 3500, 4500, 5500; Ford F-350, F-450, F-550 WHEEL TYPE: 1-Piece Forged + Realm DRW SF DIAMETER: 20, 22, 22.5, 24, 26, 28 WIDTH: 8.25…

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HISTORICAL WHEEL & TIRE FACTS

WHAT WAS THE PURPOSE OF THE FIRST WHEEL? According to the Smithsonian Institution, evidence shows that wheels were NOT originally used as a form of transportation. If fact, the first wheel was created around 3500 B.C. in Mesopotamia and used as a pottery wheel—that was 300 years before chariots used them as wheels for transportation. SPACE SHUTTLE TIRES CAN HOLD WHAT? A space shuttle tire is not much larger than a truck tire, but a main landing gear tire can carry three times the load of a Boeing 747 tire or the entire starting lineup of a NASCAR race—40 race cars—all hitting the pavement at up to 250 mph. 318,000,000 The amount of tires pushed out annually by Lego. Yes, Lego. The toy company produces tires 24 hours a day/365…

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DOWN RANGE

Since bursting onto the scene a few years ago, RECOIL has shaken up the world of firearms magazines, growing from a one-off, let’s-seeif- this-works issue to the biggest newsstand gun publication. Along the way, we’ve added RECOIL OFFGRID and CONCEALMENT to our print portfolio, created a killer website with a ton of unique content, branched off into video with RECOILtv, and produced a constant flow of high-quality social media posts across different platforms. At this point, you’re probably thinking, “OK, Harrison, if you pat yourselves on the back any more, you’ll get tennis elbow. So what’s next?” I thought you’d never ask. By the time this issue hits the shelves, our team will be putting the finishing touches to the next item you’ve been asking for. RECOIL CARNIVORE IS COMING. A…

2 min.

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GARRISON FORD

OPERATOR TRUCK 2015 FORD F-150 5.0L SUPERCHARGED V-8 4WD SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC WWW.ROADARMOR.COM When you hear the term “technical” as it relates to trucks used by thirdworld militants, you probably envision a dirty Toyota Hilux packed with guys holding AKs and a Dushka mounted to a jury-rigged tube cage. But have you ever wondered what an American version of a technical would look like if it were done right? However, we think that term might be a bit insulting when describing the Operator F-150 — it’s not just a technical, it’s a technical knockout! That’s what happens when the garrison fills out a vehicular wish list. After the success of the Green Beret Jeep featured in RECOIL Issue 21, the guys at Road Armor teamed up again with Scott Neil of…

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WHEN PRONE ISN’T POSSIBLE

Prone shooting is the shooting world’s missionary position. It’s the default choice when you want to get the job done and get it done as predictably as possible. Similar to your partner saying, “Babe, let’s change it up,” you’ve also got to alter the normal routine when shooting. While spicing up the bedroom is driven by lust, shooting positions are dictated by the environment and situation. And just like passionate pillow pounding, things can get weird and uncomfortable real fast when problem solving with alternative shooting positions. Shooting in the prone offers the most stability because the shooter’s body has the maximum amount of contact with a solid shooting surface. The more contact you have with mother earth, the less you and the rifle will move. Prone shooting strategies work…

10 min.

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DESERT STEALTH

For the three-gun community, Rio Salado’s Superstition Mystery Mountain match (SMM3G) marks the start of the competition season, and in March shooters from all over the USA flock to Phoenix for a little desert sunshine. In a controversial decision, last year the organizers introduced a new equipment category to an already crowded field. The oddly named Stealth division gave competitors a fair degree of leeway when it comes to setting up their gear — so long as the guns fit certain dimensions. In doing so, they sought to introduce a little creativity to a sport in which using your everyday carry G19 with RMR ordinarily landed you in Open division, but using a shotgun that could double as a lance or fishing pole was A-OK. Rifles could now have multiple…

9 min.

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THE TRAILER TRASH UZI

There’s nothing else in the world as satisfying as the staccato of a well-running machine gun. It may be old hat to the men and women in militaries the world over, but for most American citizens it remains a relatively rare sensation outside of movies and television. One can debate the practicality of automatic weapons outside of a support-by-fire or suppressive fire role, but honestly they can be loads of fun and that’s absolutely reason enough. If you want to spend the time and money you can probably own one yourself. And if you’re in that market or considering it, this piece is for you. We’ll say up front this is not a cheap venture — it’s the second most expensive hobby you can have with firearms, without even accounting…

12 min.

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NIGHTTIME IS FIGHT TIME

Nothing good happens at 3 a.m. We hear this over and over, mostly from people who’ve seen firsthand what happens in the darkest part of the night. Whether carrying concealed, on-duty or guarding your castle, it’s essential to know how to run your firearm in low light. Even though nighttime is when the bad guys do bad things, there’s a serious training deficiency when it comes to deploying a flashlight in conjunction with a firearm. This is a result of most public shooting areas’ sundown curfew and a lack of private ranges that’ll let you shoot in the dark. When it comes to a night shoot there are a number of boxes to check before lanyarding up that SureFire and assuming a Harries Technique. We recently took a two-day, low-light…

9 min.

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SHOW US YOUR TATS

Tattoos are a very personal choice and tell a story. If not done right you’ll be looking at it forever, so you’d better be sure that person about to stick a needle in your skin knows what they’re doing. This month’s offerings come to us from Garrett Greer and reflect his military and family history. Keep the submissions coming, dear readers. RIGHT SLEEVE WORK Artist: Unknown American Tattoo, Papillon, Nebraska Garrett Greer: The tattoo on my right arm is of a sniper in a tower shooting a Nazi on my lower arm (shaded-out tattoo). The tattoo on my upper forearm is of a Russian solider with a gas mask and AK-47. The tattoo on the back of my right arm reads “Give War a Chance.” I decided to get all…

2 min.

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BILLET BUILT TO SPEC

WANT A WHEEL THAT DOESN’T EXIST? TRY RACELINE’S BESPOKE BILLET DIVISION. THEY CAN MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. If you’re a fan of Barrett-Jackson and frequent their auctions (or watch their television show), then you just may have spotted this ’62 Lincoln Continental that was up for grabs a few months back. Even before the sale, the sheer sight of the Lincoln created quite a commotion and it piqued the interest of many car customizers. While the site of a clean ’62 Lincoln is already rare, the main focal point of this particular build happened to be the wheels. Oversized, clean, and well refined, the wheels became a central point of the vehicle and in turn created a gaggle of Internet chatter with people trying to figure out where exactly…

3 min.

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SPORT COMPACT

+ www.discounttiredirect.com + (888) 855-9066 + DR-37 DIAMETER: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 15x7 to 20x10 FINISHES: Flat Black, Flat Black Machined Face, Gloss Black Machined Lip, Silver, Silver Machined Lip, Gunmetal Machined, Virtual Chrome, Hyper Black, Hyper Silver, BOLT PATTERNS: 4x100, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120 APPLICATIONS: Import, Domestic, and European Passenger Cars WHEEL TYPE: One Piece + DR-67 DIAMETER: 17, 18 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 17x7.5 to 20x8.5 FINISHES: Flat Black, Platinum Silver, Charcoal Gray Machined Face BOLT PATTERNS: 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120 APPLICATIONS: Import, Domestic, and European Passenger Cars WHEEL TYPE: One Piece + DR-70 DIAMETER: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 16x7 to 20x10 FINISHES: Silver Machined Face BOLT PATTERNS: 5x100, 5x108, 5X110, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120 APPLICATIONS: Import, Domestic, and…

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SUV & TRUCK WHEELS

LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT, BUT BIG WHEELS AND SMALLER STRETCHED TIRES ARE ALL THE RAGE IN THIS MARKET. As with all industries, trends come and go. Back in the early ’90s SUVs were all the rage and along with it came an insatiable appetite for oversized, aftermarket wheels. Then again, the introduction of larger-diameter wheels was fresh and the trend sparked more than a decade-long frenzy with who could make the tallest wheel and the thinnest tires. The trend spawned like wildfire, and we were bombarded with styling options, price points, finishes, and design that dragged us each and every way—remember the now-godawful spinner? But as we entered another era, the trend slowed down … until now. Nowadays you can’t help but see a resurgence of the big wheel…

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TIRES 101: DECISIONS, DECISIONS

THE CONSUMER AND AFTERMARKET TIRE BUSINESS IS ALIVE AND WELL, AND WITH ALL THIS COMPETITION IT OFFERS CONSUMERS PLENTY OF GREAT CHOICES. Aftermarket and consumer tires are a billion-dollar industry with humble beginnings that date back to 3600 B.C. when the first tire was invented. From there, the introduction of “tread” on a tire would follow in 1905 but with time and technology came an infusion of enhancements that would take the industry to new heights. Fast-forward to present day and we’ve reached new levels of enhancements and technology, which offer consumers state-of-the-art tires developed by some of the greatest in the game. From Continental to General, Falken, and Toyo, the tire game is alive and well, and the aforementioned companies each have something to offer. While a tire may…

2 min.

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INCOMING

1Part of what makes 22LR silencers so much fun is that they’re all pretty quiet relative to their centerfire brethren. Something less fun is that most all of them on the market are direct thread, making swapping from gun to gun somewhat of a chore. There’re numerous QD rifle cans, so Gemtech decided to give that ability to your 22LR suppressor, too. The 22QDA resembles a three lug mount, with the noteworthy exception that there are four lugs. Virtually any 1/2x28 22LR threaded silencer and firearm can be used with the 22QDA, making it a pretty versatile piece of gear that goes on and off in only a second. We asked if it could be used with 1/2x28 centerfire silencers, and they asked if we were stupid — 22LR and…

9 min.

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UNUSUAL SUSPECTS

The KISS principle (keep it simple, stupid) is a great defense against having Murphy’s Law jump up and bite you in the nether regions. The more moving parts on a knife, the greater the chance for something to go wrong. But it doesn’t get simpler than the Scandinavian knife design. The grind on this blade is basic: two bevels sloping down to meet and create a wicked edge. This makes the knife a cinch to sharpen. Lay the blade against a flat sharpening stone and voilà! The wide bevel ensures you keep a proper angle. It’s a design that has developed over centuries. Traditional knives in Norway, Sweden, and Finland have been carried by Europeans from the time they piled into longships to raid monasteries and discover North America. Generations…

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PRS KIDZ

Baseball is, in almost every way, perfect; nothing beats sitting in your favorite ballpark, watching your favorite team with a hot dog in one hand and an ice-cold beer in the other. Since 1839, nothing has been more symbolic of American culture, right? Before baseball, parents took their children to different types of bonding activities — events that not only taught them accountability and resourcefulness, but also pride, trustworthiness, and responsibility. At as young as 4 years old, fathers took their sons and daughters hunting — and it wasn’t always for sport; it was for survival. Families had to rely on their skills to bring home food to provide enough nourishment for entire winters. Children were, at times, solely responsible for the survival of their loved ones, based on their…

11 min.

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THE OTHER TWO

For a shotgun, the Stoeger M3K was dragged out of the safe and equipped with a Nordic Components 8-round magazine tube in order to stay under the 23.5-inch length limit. Although shotgun red-dot sights are legal in Stealth division and offer advantages on slug plates, the number of targets where it would potentially hold sway was dwarfed by the total. The carbine started out life as a ragtag collection of parts, rattling around in a cardboard box. The guys at KE Arms graciously took it off my hands, added their receiver set, screwed everything together, and handed back a long gun, with the advice that it looked like, well, a collection of parts. Optics were an old-school Leupold Deltapoint and a tried-and-true Steiner 1-5 variable. One of Stealth division’s rules…

2 min.

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INTO THE BREACH

In the world of professional assaulters, few subjects cause more arguments, questions, and ass-ache than the management of doorways. There’s a constant battle between force protection and the aggressive violence-of-action mentality. Balancing I don’t like getting shot with get in the room and face shoot them is a difficult task indeed, and knowing which is more important depends on your mission. “Having run a couple of schools where CQB was on the menu,” says Justin Dyal, a retired USMC lieutenant colonel, “I think doorway procedures kicked off more heated arguments among instructors than probably any other two topics combined.” PRIORITY OF LIFE The Priority of Life is a simple list of priorities we use to determine a course of action, based on whom that action will benefit the most. The…

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SEEING IS BELIEVING

“YOU ONLY LOOK WITH YOUR EYES — YOU REALLY ARE SEEING WITH YOUR MIND.” — BUD DECOT, FOUNDER OF DECOT SPORT GLASSES As you read the quote above, the visual networks of your brain are taking in more than 100 million bits of information. Your eyes flit from place to place, usually never landing longer than a second on any one word. You may think you see the world as a seamless whole, but your retinas are segregating information into categories, a screening process that keeps the brain from getting overwhelmed by too much visual stimulation. Now think of what was presented to you in terms of eye movement and shooting or hitting your target with greater accuracy and consistency. Your eyesight can be the major factor in determining whether…

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GOING HOT

MODEL Charissa Littlejohn @ charissa_littlejohn Charissa Littlejohn is an international model, avid shooter, and military veteran. After actively serving in the Air Force for five years as a medic, she went on to earn a master’s degree in healthcare. Charissa has been shooting firearms since a young age, and is now focused on improving her skills and plans to compete in the near future. PHOTOGRAPHER Jorge Nuñez @jorgehnunez HAIR & MAKEUP Liza Macawili Ramos @lizamakeup RIFLE FNH-USA @ fn_america • SCAR 16 FDE Stag Arms LLC @ stag_arms • Model 1F Custom @brownellsinc RIFLE PROVIDED BY Angeles Armory @angelesarmory SHIRT eBay BOOTS 5.11 Tactical @511Tactical • Speed 3.0 in dark coyote…

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DOMESTIC MUSCLE

+ www.ccwheel.com + (386) 258-0083 + www.weldwheels.com + (800) 788-9353 + CCW Daytona DS101 DIAMETER: 18, 19, 20 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 18x7 to 20x15 FINISHES: Over 20 Custom Finishes Available BOLT PATTERNS: 5x115, 5x120, 5x4.5, 5x4.75 APPLICATIONS: High-performance pro-touring classic and modern muscle cars and heavily modified vintage sports cars WHEEL TYPE: Two Piece + CCW Daytona DS500 DIAMETER: 18, 19, 20 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 18x7 to 20x15 FINISHES: Over 20 Custom Finishes Available BOLT PATTERNS: 5x115, 5x120, 5x4.5, 5x4.75 APPLICATIONS: High-performance pro-touring classic and modern muscle cars and heavily modified vintage sports cars WHEEL TYPE: Two Piece + WELD Racing GT-S Riverside DIAMETER: 17, 18, 20 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 17x7 to 20x11 FINISHES: Black and Polished, Gunmetal and Polished, Full Polished BOLT PATTERNS: 5x115, 5x120, 5x4.5, 5x4.75 APPLICATIONS: Specifically…

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STAND UP & STAND OUT FOR 2017

A FEW NEW DROPS THAT WILL HAVE YOU READY FOR THOSE HOT SUMMER NIGHTS Setting off a custom build—regardless of whether it’s a car or truck—always begins with your wheels. It’s what ties in all the bodylines and it’s long been the focal point of car customization— and with good reason. Wheels are a form of expression that act as an extension of our style. And much like art, we all have our own unique approach to what we want to display. From finish to fitment, forged to cast, the selection process for getting a new set of wheels is dependent upon plenty of factors. Needless to say, if you want to play with the big dogs you have to stop pissing like a puppy, and the rules of the…

3 min.

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TRUCK ON ROAD

+ www.discounttiredirect.com + (888) 855-9066 + Ambush DIAMETER: 17, 18, 20 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 17x8.5 to 20x9 FINISHES: Gloss Black with Milled Accents, Gunmetal with Milled Accents BOLT PATTERNS: 5x127, 5x139.7, 5x150, 6x135, 6x139.7, 8x165.1, 8x170, 8x180 APPLICATIONS: Truck and SUV WHEEL TYPE: One piece + Bounty DIAMETER: 17, 20 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 17x9 to 20x9 FINISHES: Matte Black BOLT PATTERNS: 5x114.3, 5x127, 5x139.7, 5x150, 6x135, 6x139.7, 8x165.1, 8x170 APPLICATIONS: Truck and SUV WHEEL TYPE: One piece + Buckshot DIAMETER: 16, 17, 18, 20 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 16x8 to 20x9 FINISHES: Matte Black, Black Machined Face BOLT PATTERNS: 5x114.3, 5x127, 5x135, 5x139.7, 5x150, 6x114.3, 6x135, 6x139.7, 8x165.1, 8x170, 8x180 APPLICATIONS: Truck and SUV WHEEL TYPE: One piece + Lawman DIAMETER: 17, 20 DIAMETER X WIDTH: 17x9 to 20x9 FINISHES: Matte…

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TIRES

+ www.continentaltire.com + (800) 321-7575 + ExtremeContact™ Sport CATEGORY: Passenger Cars and Performance TIRE SIZES: 225-50-15 to 335-25-20 DIRECTIONAL: No DESCRIPTION: This dynamic, ultra-high performance street tire is built for car enthusiasts and engineered for extreme grip in dry and wet conditions. SportPlusTM Technology provides precise handling; security on wet, slippery roads; and excellent tread life. + ContiSportContact™ 5P CATEGORY: Passenger Cars and Performance TIRE SIZES: 225-50-17 to 325-35-22 DIRECTIONAL: No DESCRIPTION: A combination of responsive handling and improved grip, allowing for additional steering response, faster cornering, shorter braking distances, and better wet grip. + ExtremeContact™ DWS06 CATEGORY: Passenger Cars and Performance TIRE SIZES: 205-55-16 to 295-25-22 DIRECTIONAL: No DESCRIPTION: This ultimate UHP, all-season tire maintains excellent snow traction while improvements in wet traction, dry handling, and tread life have…

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