Long Overdue: the 9mm Thompson
Perhaps one of the most iconic guns in US history is the Tommy Gun. Also called the Chicago Typewriter, the Thompson submachine gun has been used by thugs and heroes throughout this country’s history....
View ArticleNot Cheap, Just Inexpensive: the Smith & Wesson SD9
If there’s one thing I learned from Michael Bane, it is that cave diving allows for no mistakes. In his book Trail Safe, Bane suggests that a self-defense encounter is similar to cave diving: both are...
View ArticleWhy You Need a Get-Home Gun
Here’s what I’m carrying today. As I am writing this, it is 97 degrees. I'm wearing shorts that don't even have belt loops, and this little mouse gun is tucked in my front pocket.When I’m home, I...
View Article5 Reasons Why Hexmag Magazines Are Catching On
Let's begin with the elephant in the room. Magpul is the undistputed owner of this subsection of the industry. Magpul mags work well. They're reasonably priced. But they have real competition now and...
View ArticleNew ETS CAM Loader For Rifles
You may recall the ETS CAM Loader for pistol magazines. Well now ETS has come out some something similar for double stack loading rifle magazines. The CAM Loader for Rifles works similarly to their...
View ArticleRuger's Communist Ranch Hand: the New Bolt Action 7.62x39
While considered by some to be an inferior sporting caliber, the 7.62x39 cartridge is actually a respectable round in terms of both terminal effectiveness and relative accuracy. Many people have drawn...
View ArticleA New .30 Caliber DI Gun from LWRCI
LWRC International is known by many shooters as a company that makes short stroke piston system AR rifle variants. However, the company also makes guns that use a direct impingement (DI) system. These...
View ArticleRuger's Newest Rimfire Pistol: the Mark IV Standard
One of the enduring designs from Sturm, Ruger & Co. is its Standard, or Mark x, line of rimfire pistols. Having a profile similar to the famous Luger pistol, the classic .22 LR handgun has been...
View ArticleThe New Gen 5 Glock
In case you missed it. There were some rumors online about a new Glock. We saw some teasers with the 17M and 19M and while those are for Law Enforcment only, Glock has come out with their latest Gen5...
View ArticleThe 10 Unbreakable Commandments of Gun Safety
Whether you're a trained marksman or just starting to shoot firearms, gun safety is the most important part of the sport. Shooting guns can be a remarkably fun activity for responsible shooters, as...
View ArticleS&W and Crimson Trace Team Up on LiNQ Equipped Rifle
When Smith & Wesson’s parent company, American Outdoor Brands (AOB), acquired Crimson Trace, I suspected that would be a great diversification move for them. However, I also suspected we might see...
View ArticleBrowning's New AB3 Micro Stalker: Great for Youth, Smaller Shooters
Finding a quality hunting rifle can sometimes be a challenge for more diminutive shooters. Compared to full size rifles, guns with reduced dimensions are relatively few and far between. This can make...
View ArticleSig MCX Virtus Gets Even Smaller - MCX Rattler
Want a discrete weapon system in 5.56 or .300blk that can fit inside a backpack? Introducing the new Sig MCX Rattler. If a MCX Virtus pistol/SBR is an MP5, then the MCX Rattler is the MP5K equivalent....
View ArticleThe New Kalashnikov USA Shotguns
After several years of waiting, the newly manufactured shotguns from Kalashnikov USA are finally here. These will likely generate a lot of interest in the shooting community. Who Is Kalashnikov USA?...
View ArticleSmith & Wesson Announces the Shield M2.0
One of the most popular concealed carry guns on the market today is the Smith & Wesson Shield. Since its introduction, this line of single stack pistols has taken the shooting industry by storm....
View Article5 Reasons To Carry a Single Stack
Concealability The number one selling point of the single-stack pistols is how easy they are to conceal. Length is still an issue, usually, so they don’t make good pocket guns. Most are about an inch...
View ArticleMTR Unveils New Holsters, and Leather Defense Tool
The phrase, “affordable, exotic leather” sounds like an oxymoron. If something is exotic, it is by definition, uncommon. Things that are uncommon tend to fetch a higher price than more ordinary items....
View ArticleNew Long Range Bolt Gun from Christensen Arms
If you are looking for a long-range rifle that won’t break the bank, take a look at the new Mesa Long Range from Christensen Arms. This short and long action bolt gun is chambered in several great...
View ArticleKRISS Vector MK1 Modular Rail
Are you tired of ot having enough rail space on our KRISS Vector? Well KRISS USA has come out with a modular handguard called the MK1 Rail. It slides over the lower recevier and bolts into the side...
View ArticleIWI Phases Out Tavor SAR
So Long Tavor SAR, Thanks For The Memories IWI has announced that they are phasing out their flagship rifle, the Tavor SAR. The Tavor SAR was well received in 2013 when it was released in the US...
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