In this article, Greg Frebourg reviews the Springfield Ronin EMP 9mm pistol. The handgun was loaned to the author by the company for this article. If it quacks like a duck, floats, walks and looks like a duck, well, it is a duck. That common sense saying might be full of wisdom, but it falls short as soon as anyone asks: “what kind of duck?”. Yes indeed, there are many kinds of ducks, and for most people, their differences are anecdotal and only feather deep. In some cases, looking like a duck only goes so far: anybody who tried to eat a coot will tell you with a grimace that not all ducks are alike, and that some deserve their own category. The Ronin EMP is not only a remarkably accurate handgun, it is also, in the author’s experience, the softest-shooting 9mm Luger pistol he has ever shot. What about a 9mm Luger gun that looks like a 1911, shoots, reloads and handles like a 1911? Such a gun is the subject of this review: the Springfield Ronin EMP 4’’. Despite its obvious 1911 foundation, scaling and re-engineering the 1911 to this cartridge by Springfield Armory makes it not only…

Backup power is expensive. A decent gas generator will set you back a few hundred dollars, a solar generator can run into the thousands, and a full rooftop solar system with battery storage? That’s a whole different level of “maybe someday.” For most of us, those big-ticket items stay on the wish list forever. But here’s the good news. You don’t need to drop a mortgage payment on a generator to be ready for a power outage. There are lots of small, affordable things you can pick up that’ll make life a whole lot easier when the grid goes down. Things that will keep your phone charged, your rooms lit, and your family fed while you wait for the lights to come back on. Before we dig in, it helps to set expectations. With budget backup power, your goal is to keep small electronics running for a few days or weeks. You’re not going to run a refrigerator indefinitely, and honestly, even a big solar generator won’t do that forever. So keep your sights on the small stuff, and you’ll be in good shape. I came across this particular list over on the YouTube channel, DIY Prepper TV, and it’s…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Peanut butter is a spread by definition, but when the word “spread” appears on a peanut butter jar label, it’s most likely satisfying a legal requirement rather than acting as a simple descriptor.Skippy, a well-known name in the peanut butter world, must label its Natural Peanut Butter Spread as such because it contains palm oil.Regulations set by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) state that, in order to be classified as peanut butter, a product must contain at least 90% peanuts — otherwise, the word “spread” needs to be included on the label.REESE’S FAMILY MEMBER ESCALATES BATTLE WITH HERSHEY OVER CHOCOLATE INGREDIENTS, BLASTS ‘PR STUNT’The Skippy website acknowledges this FDA regulation, saying: “Natural Peanut Butter Spreads can include additional ingredients like palm oil or other oils, which are not hydrogenated.” “These spreads may still contain at least 90% peanuts but include other ingredients that place them outside the standard definition of ‘peanut butter,'” the website notes.It wasn’t the smoothest journey to get this regulation set in stone.Back in 1959, an FDA press release included the findings of a survey which showed that “products labeled ‘peanut butter’ had reduced their peanut content…

In the mid-1930s, Adolph Hitler cast his eye towards France and dreamed of revenge for the outcome of World War One. Standing in his way was the French Maginot Line, a collection of massive concrete strongpoints, casemates, armored turrets, and observation posts. Among the barbed wire, mine fields, and tank traps, there were nearly 5,000 bunkers defending France.  A German Karl-Gerät alongside a Panzer IV ammunition carrier known as a “Munitionsschlepper.” Image: Author’s collection Despite this intimidating defensive line, during 1936 Rheinmetall proposed development of a super-heavy howitzer to attack the Maginot forts. The original plan was to have the mortar components carried to the battle site by several tracked carriers and then assembled in the field. The size and complexity of the mortar, coupled with the excessive assembly time extinguished this notion, and in January 1937 Rheinmetall pivoted the concept to a huge self-propelled gun (137 tons). The vehicle was to be carried as close to the attack area as possible by rail, and then the massive, tracked carriage would crawl forward at about 6 mph. A right side view of Rheinmetall’s impressive super-mortar: the 60cm Karl-Gerät (040/041). Image: NARA Driving trials began in 1938, under the supervision of General of…

Week four of the college football season delivered yet again, with wild, last-second upsets in the Big Ten, season-changing wins for programs like Mississippi State and Florida, and high-profile matchups of big-name teams.Texas A&M-LSU reinforced that the Aggies were wildly overrated, Ole Miss’ defense collapsed after the emotional, energetic win over the Tigers the prior weekend, and Iowa pulled off a miracle in yet another bizarre finish at Michigan Stadium.But one of the most important matchups of the week was in Los Angeles, with the Oregon Ducks coming off a disappointing start to their season and the USC Trojans looking to make a statement at home in their quest to reach the College Football Playoff.OREGON DUCKS QB DANTE MOORE CARTED OFF THE FIELD AFTER A VICIOUS HIT TO THE HEAD AGAINST USCA statement was certainly made, but it wasn’t by USC. Oregon, a team that was effectively dominated by Oklahoma State a few weeks ago, lost starting quarterback Dante Moore after a brutal, inexcusable hit from an SC linebacker. They fell behind early, had to rely on backup Dylan Raiola, faced questions on their defensive line, and still pulled away in the fourth quarter to save their season with a…

I love 1911 handguns. There is something about the short and light trigger that helps me shoot 1911 pistols more precisely than any other pistol platform. Quite simply, the 1911 pistol hits “home” with me. The craftsmanship engineered into a 1911 supersedes other semi-auto pistols by far for me. I enjoy the solid construction and the comfortable shooting with the 1911. This lineup of Springfield Armory 1911 and Prodigy pistols shows how far optic-ready slides have come on the classic platform. From left to right we have a 3.5″ Compact Prodigy AOS, a 4.25″ TRP Carry Contour AOS, a 5″ 1911 Operator AOS, and a 5″ Prodigy AOS. I especially appreciate modern features with the 1911. This is where Springfield Armory shines with cutting-edge technology and user-friendly functions that aids shooters to accurately shoot better than their abilities allow. Springfield Armory took the bare bones, basic 1911 design and revolutionized it with upgraded grips, sights and more — including the ability to accept optics — to help shooters reach their fullest potential. My history with modern featured 1911’s taught me that my best shooting accuracy is obtained with a modern 1911. But why? What About Optics on 1911 Pistols? The…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear defended his record on transgender issues Sunday during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” saying his party does not “throw anybody under the bus,” as host Jake Tapper pressed him over his veto of a bill barring transgender students from girls’ and women’s sports.Tapper confronted Beshear about his 2022 veto of Kentucky’s Senate Bill 83, which prohibited male students from participating on girls’ athletic teams from sixth grade through college. The Republican-controlled legislature later overrode Beshear’s veto.The governor pointed to what he described as Kentucky’s lone transgender athlete at the time before defending his broader approach. FEMALE ATHLETES, WOMEN’S SPORTS ADVOCATES SPEAK ON CAPITOL HILL AS TRANS ATHLETE ISSUE HOVERS OVER MIDTERMS”Here’s my take. We don’t throw anybody under the bus,” Beshear said, “That is not the party that we are. We start as a party of compassion and empathy. And I tell you what. If we want to ruin sports, put government in charge of them.”RNC National Press Secretary Natalie Baldassarre ripped Beshear’s record in an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital, accusing the potential 2028 presidential contender of putting transgender policies ahead of…

The AR-15 was designed in the 1950’s a time when tail fins were on Cadillacs, the Cold War was running hot, and the Soviet Union and the U.S. were in a race to be the first to reach the moon. As that’s roughly seven decades ago, it begs the question: Is the AR past its prime? As iconic as the carry handle on the original AR-15/M16 was, the change to a flattop receiver and Picatinny rail completely changed the nature of the AR, making it more easily optics-ready. Let’s dive in and decide. Matured and Refined? Historically, the military had always contracted for a rifle constructed of steel and wood. Old ways of thinking don’t change easily, but this modern combat rifle — circa the early 1960’s — was made of lightweight aluminum and plastics. Yes, plastic, which most people back then equated to cheap and flimsy. Starting at the muzzle end, the A2’s triangular A-frame front sight assembly is iconic. However, you could argue it’s antiquated compared to a more modern AR-15 with folding back-up sights. The reduction in weight was impressive, as was the ergonomics of the M16. A change in calibers from 7.62 NATO with the M14…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! DALLAS — Everything is bigger in Texas, including the political stakes this November.Texas voters head to the polls Nov. 3 in an election that could reshape the state’s political landscape, with major battles for governor, U.S. Senate and seats in Congress and the state legislature. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott faces Democrat Gina Hinojosa, while Republican Ken Paxton squares off against Democrat James Talarico for a U.S. Senate seat.At the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, voters told Fox News Digital that pocketbook pressures are shaping how they view the state’s future, with some predicting the reliably red Lone Star State will stay that way while others see an opening for Democrats this fall.REPUBLICANS JUST GOT A POWERFUL NEW PLAYBOOK FOR THE BATTLE FOR CONGRESS. HERE’S WHAT’S INSIDE “I think we’re going to struggle, but I think it will stay red,” Briana of Garland, told Fox News Digital.Mike and Cynthia, a couple from Houston, were more definitive.”Red. It’s going to stay red,” they said.Chris took that confidence a step further.”Hell will freeze over before Texas flips blue,” Chris told Fox News Digital.Patrick and Jennifer, of Dallas, shared that confidence.”Texas will always be a…