RECOIL Presents: Concealment

We’ve seen a lot more interest in revolvers in recent years, but they never really went away. Some may have been languishing in nightstand drawers or remained unseen in ankle rigs, but they’ve been a consistent presence since before the American Civil War. Colt revived their snake guns just a few years back, Ruger has been producing their LCR snubbies for more than a decade at this point, and Smith & Wesson has been pumping out various forms of I- and J-frames for more than 125 years. It’s been said before that if you want to see what’s new in the gun industry, go look at old gun magazines. And while history definitely rings, it’s not just within the world of guns; mustaches and mullets are also having another moment here…

1 ULTICLIP SLIM 2.2 ulticlip.com MATERIAL: C-1075 spring steel MSRP: $13 NOTES: A frustration for gear nerds is finding a fantastic sheath, pouch, or holster only to realize that its belt attachment is total junk. The Ulticlip Slim 2.2 is a replacement clip for smaller everyday-carry tools, like a push dagger or a small pouch, but the difference is that it’s meant for belt-less carry. The retention is so strong that you can attach the Slim 2.2 directly to your pants or pack without the secondary support of a belt or webbing. At 0.62 inch by 2.2 inches with a single slotted mounting bracket that’s wide enough for two screws, the clip can be attached securely to a sheath or pouch and tucked inside a waistband to provide super low-visibility concealment. Made in the USA. 2…

At one time military surplus pistols were cheap and easy to come by. There are still a few bargains to be had out there if you know where to look, and, in this case, it came in the form of a Tokarev TTC. The pistol in question was made in Romania in 1955 under license from Tokarev. It’s very similar to the Tokarev TT-30, yet not as pricey as the more desirable types from Russia, Poland, Hungary, or China. This was a lucky purchase at Illumined Arms in Reno, Nevada, for just $200, including its original military flap holster, cleaning rod, and spare magazine. A LITTLE HISTORY In 1935, the Tula Tokarev 33 (or 30) pistol entered the Soviet arsenal as a general-purpose duty handgun based on the older 30 Mauser pistol…

CROSSBREED HOLSTERS ROGUE HOLSTER SYSTEM crossbreedholsters.com FITS: 1911, Faxon, Glock, Shadow Systems, SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, Taurus MSRP: $100 NOTES: Crossbreed Holsters is known for its hybrid holsters, comprised of both leather and Kydex. But for those seeking an all-Kydex holster, Crossbreed finally released the Rogue Holster System, packing a long list of features into the line. It comes with a matching magazine carrier, which can be attached to the holster for a one-piece configuration or worn separately. You can set up the mag pouch in a vertical or canted orientation using the two provided connector pieces; they’re stiff but also flexible so that the whole assembly can conform to the curvature of your body. The holster itself has a full-length sweat guard and accommodates slide-mounted optics (shown here is a SIG P365 with…

NATE GERHART @graeline Profession: Corporate Insurance Trainer Current job title: Corporate trainer for a large independent insurance brokerage. In my spare time, I’m a competitive shooter in the 2-gun scene and firearms instructor focused on civilian CCW. Describe your residence and its occupants as it relates to protective or defensive decision-making. I live in a two-story home with boarders. The standing rule is if they hear a bump in the night they stay in their rooms. A reinforced corner leading into the master on the second story is a solid barricade spot with limited cover at an angle that would force an as-sailant to come up the stairs backward to point in its direction. There is a fire station 300 yards away and the average LE response time is under 20 minutes. How does your home/neighborhood…

Despite the drastically increased restrictions and regulations across Europe relative to the United States in terms of gun ownership, there are still places across the pond with a vibrant gun culture. Anyone with even casual knowledge of firearms would likely pick Italy as a contender, if for nothing else due to all the gun companies with Italian names — Beretta, Perazzi, Franchi, Tanfoglio, and Chiappa. In particular, competitive shooting enjoys a larger following, from shotgun sports to USPSA. And just like how you can easily come across a RECOIL or CONCEALMENT magazine in an American airport, it’s not terribly difficult to find an Italian gun magazine like ARMI e TIRO over there. The Chiappa CBR-9, also known as the Black Rhino, has been a long time coming — or rather, a…