Editor’s Note: This article is also featured in the current Winter 2025 print issue of The Armory Life magazine. I shot my first Springfield Armory 1911 for a feature in Guns Magazine about 35 years ago. At the time, Springfield was noted for accurate, reliable and affordable firearms of all sorts. It’s interesting to note things haven’t changed in the intervening years. The stainless steel 4.25” Garrison 9mm makes for a solid foundation for a custom build project, like this one by HS-Custom, LLC. Image: Carson McDaniel/Springfield Armory As a matter of fact, they’ve gotten even better. Over the decades, I’ve had dozens of Springfields come…

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If you run hot at night and wake up sweaty, pajamas made from breathable fabrics like bamboo, modal, cotton, linen or silk can help keep you cool throughout the night. Brands such as Cozy Earth, Eberjey, Gap and Old Navy offer lightweight men’s and women’s styles designed to wick moisture and promote airflow while you sleep. Even better: prices start at just $32!Best cooling pajamas for womenFrom airy nightgowns to silky short sets, these pajamas feel soft and cool. This Cozy Earth pajama set is ideal for hot sleepers. Made of bamboo viscose, it feels soft, stretchy and cool to the touch. The long-sleeve-and-pants…

President Donald Trump will convene defense industry executives Friday for a meeting aimed at rapidly replenishing the U.S. stockpile of munitions and weapons expended in the war against Iran, a White House official and a second person familiar with the plans confirmed to Military Times.Leaders from Lockheed Martin, RTX, L3Harris and other major defense firms are expected to attend.In January, the president signed an executive order pressuring America’s largest defense contractors to boost weapons production and delivery by investing in new facilities. Contractors deemed “underperforming” would be required to submit remediation plans or risk losing government support.The opening salvos of…

There’s something invigorating about heading into the backwoods with only the essentials on your person. Walking through the forest provides a sense of peace and tranquility that urban areas fail to deliver. The environment, your equipment, and you are the only things that exist in those spaces, and entering them without proper planning can constitute dangerous behavior. Over the years, I’ve seen hikers head out with minimal supplies — such as a water bottle and a pocket knife — and come back with blisters and dehydration. A well-organized outdoor survival kit keeps you prepared for whatever the wilderness throws your…

The cost of living crisis is continuing with no end in sight. People used to use their tax refunds for trips or fun experiences, but now they have to either save the money, pay off debt, or use it to keep the lights on or buy groceries. The sad state of most Americans’ financial status is getting progressively worse, too, as it’s often psychologically damaging as well as economically. Two-thirds of young Americans no longer believe they will ever be able to afford to live where they want. That means living in a place they desire, not having their dream…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Practice makes perfect for Nicole Kidman.The “Big Little Lies” actress admitted she has one very sharp skill in her tool belt during Monday’s appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Kidman, 58, told the talk show host that she took her latest role as a medical examiner quite seriously and learned how to perform an autopsy. When Fallon asked if Kidman was a “method” actor, the Aussie star confirmed, “I can do an autopsy.””I can, yes. If I needed to, I could do the autopsy,” she continued. “I can remove all the…

U.S. sailors partook in a time-honored tradition of writing messages or their own names on bombs loaded onto planes during Operation Epic Fury.Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln marked the ordnances they helped prepare for the mission, according to recent photos posted by the U.S. Central Command. The photos show ordnances — which appear to be GBU-31s, a 2,000-pound class Joint Direct Attack Munition — being staged on Feb. 28 by red-vested aviation ordnancemen prior to being loaded onto strike fighter aircraft in support of Operation Epic Fury, according to CENTCOM photos.It is unclear if the ordnancemen seen in the…

In the world of firearms customization, there are outfits that follow trends and those that set them. Koted Custom Finishings (formerly Koted Arms) has firmly established itself as the latter. What began in 2014 as a one-man operation focused on Cerakote quickly evolved into a powerhouse of craftsmanship, merging the talents of three professionals with complementary skills: Jonathon DeVries (JD), Steve Gonos and Ben Fine. Today, Koted stands as a premier destination for Cerakote finishing, laser engraving, automated polishing and metal plating, serving firearms enthusiasts while expanding into motorsports, aviation, and beyond. The Koted team is made up of (shown…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Gov. Gavin Newsom taunted President Donald Trump during a late-night appearance on Tuesday, predicting that the November elections would be a wipe-out for the Republican Party because of Trump.On “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” host Jimmy Kimmel said Democratic leaders were not fighting back hard enough against Trump and pointed to Newsom’s push for Proposition 50 as an example of the kind of aggressive response Democratic voters want to see.Newsom, a likely 2028 presidential candidate, said Democrats had to change tactics against what he called a “historically unpopular” president and predicted Trump would…