http://www.recoilweb.com The Ultimate Gun Lifestyle Magazine Wed, 22 May 2013 03:28:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://www.recoilweb.com/statement-from-jerry-tsai-16541.html http://www.recoilweb.com/statement-from-jerry-tsai-16541.html#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:38:48 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=16541 It is with deep sorrow that I announce I am stepping down as editor of Recoil, effective immediately. It is very difficult for me to walk away from something I helped create, something that I loved doing, and something I firmly believed would appeal to a fresh new generation of gun enthusiasts, but I accept that the comments in my... more]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/statement-from-jerry-tsai-16541.html/feed/ 39 http://www.recoilweb.com/recoil-statement-16159.html http://www.recoilweb.com/recoil-statement-16159.html#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:37:10 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=16159 I'd like to address the comments regarding what I wrote in the MP7A1 article in RECOIL issue 4. First and foremost, I'd like to apologize for any offense that I have caused with the article.]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/recoil-statement-16159.html/feed/ 195 http://www.recoilweb.com/b5-systems-enhanced-sopmod-stock-2-10331.html http://www.recoilweb.com/b5-systems-enhanced-sopmod-stock-2-10331.html#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:12:25 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=10331 The original SOPMOD Stock was created by the Crane division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Crane, Indiana to help better serve America’s...]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/b5-systems-enhanced-sopmod-stock-2-10331.html/feed/ 0 http://www.recoilweb.com/kyle-lambs-personal-vtac-mp15-567.html http://www.recoilweb.com/kyle-lambs-personal-vtac-mp15-567.html#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:49:47 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=567 Kyle Lamb is the founder of firearms accessories and training company Viking Tactics (VTAC). VTAC is in the business of making no nonsense accessories for AR-15s as well as training and consulting for law enforcement…]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/kyle-lambs-personal-vtac-mp15-567.html/feed/ 8 http://www.recoilweb.com/new-kalashnikova-izmashs-ak-12-573.html http://www.recoilweb.com/new-kalashnikova-izmashs-ak-12-573.html#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:35:53 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=573 The world’s most popular rifle now has a replacement. The AK-12 is the modern replacement for the Cold War era AK-47 and AKM rifles. Although similar to the venerable AK platform, the AK-12 is actually a...]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/new-kalashnikova-izmashs-ak-12-573.html/feed/ 14 http://www.recoilweb.com/arb-awning-recoil-range-truck-1555.html http://www.recoilweb.com/arb-awning-recoil-range-truck-1555.html#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:11:37 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=1555 No matter where you shoot, having a nice area to prep your gear or to take a breather is a definite plus. When the sun is out and hot overhead it can be near impossible to cool down. Heatstroke and sunburn…]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/arb-awning-recoil-range-truck-1555.html/feed/ 1 http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-institute-military-technology-12719.html http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-institute-military-technology-12719.html#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:15:54 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=12719 Titusville, Florida, also known as Space City USA, is the gateway to the Kennedy Space Center and a hub for the science and aerospace industries.]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-institute-military-technology-12719.html/feed/ 0 http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-larue-tacticals-costa-ludus-predatobr-hybrid-11273.html http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-larue-tacticals-costa-ludus-predatobr-hybrid-11273.html#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:10:12 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=11273 When LaRue Tactical announced that it was producing a 5.56mm AR-15-based carbine in conjunction with famed tactical trainer Chris Costa, our interest was piqued. ]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-larue-tacticals-costa-ludus-predatobr-hybrid-11273.html/feed/ 1 http://www.recoilweb.com/fn-herstal-fns-9-recoil-magazine-11005.html http://www.recoilweb.com/fn-herstal-fns-9-recoil-magazine-11005.html#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:06:33 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=11005 The FN Herstal FNS-9 is a new striker-fire, polymer-framed pistol which comes standard with Trijicon three-dot, glow-in-the-dark, tritium night sights. ]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/fn-herstal-fns-9-recoil-magazine-11005.html/feed/ 2 http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-rugers-11413.html http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-rugers-11413.html#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:01:13 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=11413 Contrary to what you may think, carrying a gun for protection isn’t just restricted to “gun nuts.” Plenty of people who aren’t dedicated enthusiasts trust their safety to firearms.]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-rugers-11413.html/feed/ 0 http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-independent-studio-services-hollywood-guns-5865.html http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-independent-studio-services-hollywood-guns-5865.html#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 04:03:02 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=5865 An Inside Look Nestled in the hills just 15 miles north of Hollywood, California, is a 150,000-square-foot facility that houses over one-million props that are used in feature films, television shows and commercials, and videogames. Aside from props such as lawn mowers, saddles, and vintage glass bottles, Independent Studio Services (ISS) houses 15,000 working firearms from all eras. From flintlocks... more]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-independent-studio-services-hollywood-guns-5865.html/feed/ 1 http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-lightweight-versatility-5889.html http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-lightweight-versatility-5889.html#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:30:32 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=5889 From a distance, all AR-15s look the same: a mostly uniform amalgam of aluminum, steel, and plastic, all dressed in black. They're all manufactured to the same...]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-lightweight-versatility-5889.html/feed/ 2 http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-rifle-dynamics-74-6227.html http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-rifle-dynamics-74-6227.html#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:00:52 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=6227 Kalashnikov rifles have seen action in just about every conflict, in almost every continent on Earth, since the 1950s. The quintessential Communist Bloc rifle is the AK-47, which was adopted...]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-rifle-dynamics-74-6227.html/feed/ 0 http://www.recoilweb.com/shtf-spot-ii-satellite-gps-messenger-19359.html http://www.recoilweb.com/shtf-spot-ii-satellite-gps-messenger-19359.html#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:50:43 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=19359 For When the Going Gets Impossible Not all SHTF situations are about rupturing volcanoes and flesh-eating zombie hoards. Sometimes ‘S’ hitting the fan is a much more personal emergency. It can be a slip and a fall while hiking rough terrain, or being bitten by a poisonous snake miles from help. Emergencies can pop up just about anywhere. Perfect for... more]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/shtf-spot-ii-satellite-gps-messenger-19359.html/feed/ 0 http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-polymer-stippling-diy-91.html http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-polymer-stippling-diy-91.html#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:44:33 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=91 Polymer has quickly become the standard material from which firearms and their accessories are made, and for good reason. Polymer is lightweight, impervious to corrosion, durable and can take almost any shape. The stippling of polymer handguns is gaining popularity these days. This modification provides a more positive grip over the slick feel of factory-stock surfaces. The stippling effect is... more]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-polymer-stippling-diy-91.html/feed/ 4 http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-night-vision-101-141.html http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-night-vision-101-141.html#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:31:03 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=141 Night vision devices (NVDs) have been used by the military and law enforcement for decades. The ability to see in complete darkness gives any NVD user a distinct advantage in tactical situations. As with many military-derived technologies, these capabilities have now found their way to the civilian market. RECOIL recently spoke to Victor Di Cosola, NVD expert and president of... more]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-night-vision-101-141.html/feed/ 0 http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-ar-15-top-25-questions-answered-145.html http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-ar-15-top-25-questions-answered-145.html#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:30:38 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=145 The genius of Eugene Stoner’s design for the AR-15 platform lies in its modularity. Whether you want a carbine for close quarters or a rifle that can accurately reach out to 700 yards or more, a properly set up AR can do it. However, there are so many options available for the weapon that it can be overwhelming to figure... more]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-ar-15-top-25-questions-answered-145.html/feed/ 2 http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-untouchable-heckler-and-koch-mp7a1-15711.html http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-untouchable-heckler-and-koch-mp7a1-15711.html#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:50:43 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=15711 As threats have redefined themselves in the post-9/11 world, so have our weapons to combat them. More focus has been placed on smaller firearms that...]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-untouchable-heckler-and-koch-mp7a1-15711.html/feed/ 1 http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-diy-gun-porn-16195.html http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-diy-gun-porn-16195.html#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:40:59 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=16195 What would the internet be without some decent gun porn? Most of us have been there before, searching the forums, trying to quench our insatiable appetite for good quality...]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-diy-gun-porn-16195.html/feed/ 0 http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-mesa-tacticals-kel-tec-ksg-15991.html http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-mesa-tacticals-kel-tec-ksg-15991.html#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:20:06 +0000 Jerry Tsai http://www.recoilweb.com/?p=15991 It's not a far stretch to say that Kel-Tec's newest offering looks like it came fresh off the set of one of the Alien movies or even the upcoming remake of RoboCop. ]]> http://www.recoilweb.com/preview-mesa-tacticals-kel-tec-ksg-15991.html/feed/ 2