Brian McCombie
Firearms Editor
Brian McCombie is Hook & Barrel's Firearms Editor, covering firearms, optics, thermal imaging, and hunting. He published his first article in Newsweek in 1986 and has been a full-time freelance writer since 1994, with work appearing in Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, Gun Digest, and GunsAmerica Digest.
He has been shooting since age 8 and hunting since 13. Raised in the Upper Midwest, he counts Texas as his second home for both the people and the hunting. He has used thermal optics in the field for more than a decade, and his favourite hunt is chasing Texas hogs at night with a suppressed, thermal-equipped AR-10.
His work spans hunting stories, firearm and gear reviews, with articles on Second Amendment issues.
Hunting
A 400-Yard Muzzleloader? Inside the CVA Paramount HTR
CVA takes the muzzleloader to high-tech heights with the Paramount HTR. Just how far is the range on their latest offering?
Gear
Trijicon Credo HX 2.5-15x42 Review: The Definitive Low-Light Hunting Riflescope
REVIEW BY BRIAN MCCOMBIE Designed for the more tactically focused hunter, the Trijicon Credo HX line of rifle scopes features seven variable power options and six illuminated reticles. The scopes...
Gear
I Crashed Onto My Rifle in West Texas—Did the Leupold VX-3HD Hold Zero?
I was hiking down the side of a dry wash in West Texas, when my feet went out, and I crashed onto the rocky slope—and right onto the scoped rifle slung over my back.
Hunting
Five Deer Hunting Myths Busted, Confirmed and Explained
Deer hunting myths have been around as long as man has scouted for their next meal. Let us seperate the truth from the fiction.
Shooting
Sig Sauer
Sig Sauer Leads the Way In the Red Dot Revolution
Red dots don't have to be a problem. And Sig Sauer Romeo Zero Optic makes it easy for gun owners.
Shooting
Mastering Your Handgun With Chris Cerino
Mastering Your Handgun With Chris Cerino You made the decision: it’s time to buy a new handgun. It may be your first or an addition to your collection. Maybe it’s for target practice, home...
Shooting
Trijicon Huron Review: Premium Deer Hunting Glass for Under $500
Quality usually comes at a cost, but Trijicom have seen the light and produced a range of scopes that no longer make them a brand just for those with deeper pockets.
Shooting
The Ultimate Low-Effort Carry Pistol? Inside the S&W Shield EZ 9mm
Smith & Wesson's Shield M&P EZ has a strong claim to being one of the best concealed carry pistols on the market, with the right holster, of course.
