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Malfunctions: Feed, Extract, Eject — How to Handle Them

Fri, 01/13/2023 - 12:00

Mechanical malfunctions are usually caused by dirt, rust, damaged parts, poor maintenance procedures, out of spec parts, etc. Within this…Read More >

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CZ 512 Rifle Range Report — .22 Magnum Powered

Tue, 01/10/2023 - 08:00

.22 Magnum firearms are addictive, and the CZ 512 is no exception. I have fired a good many this year.…Read More >

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U.S. Appeals Court Bumps the Bump Stock Ban

Mon, 01/09/2023 - 14:00

I don’t want to “bury the lead,” so… The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Trump-era bump-stock…Read More >

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Practical Testing of the Cooper Scout Rifle Concept

Mon, 01/09/2023 - 07:30

Much has been written about Jeff Cooper’s scout rifle concept. Although no one can speak more authoritatively on the subject…Read More >

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Smith and Wesson Equalizer 9mm — More Than Just a Name

Sat, 01/07/2023 - 00:00

There is no shortage of small 9mm handguns on the market. This is a lucrative market, and Smith and Wesson…Read More >

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.22 Ammo – The Long and Short of It…

Fri, 01/06/2023 - 07:30

When it comes to buying .22 ammo, the available choices can be overwhelming — if you don’t take time to…Read More >

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Throwback Thursday: .32 ACP — Worthless or a Good Defense Caliber?

Thu, 01/05/2023 - 07:30

When it comes to personal defense, my preferred calibers are .357 Magnum and .45 ACP, with a grudging nod to…Read More >

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Glock G44 .22LR — Training and Fun

Wed, 01/04/2023 - 08:04

For years we’ve been shooting Glocks made in Austria. The .22 caliber Glock G44 is made here in the USA.…Read More >

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Ruger PC Charger 9mm Pistol — A New Level of PCC

Wed, 01/04/2023 - 07:30

The pistol caliber carbine (PCC) market is smoking hot and continues to be one of the biggest growth segments in…Read More >

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Springfield Hellcat Pro — Is It the Next Glock 19?

Tue, 01/03/2023 - 07:30

For the past year or so, it seems everyone I know (who’s a gun person) is carrying a Hellcat. I…Read More >

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The Custom Hunting Rifle — Adding a Touch of Class

Mon, 01/02/2023 - 07:30

I would guess that 90 percent of gun owners are very happy with their mass produced factory firearms, and they…Read More >

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Handheld Lights vs. Weapon-Mounted Lights

Fri, 12/23/2022 - 07:30

As reported by the FBI, most lethal encounters take place at night or in low light. It goes without saying…Read More >

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Choosing a Load for Your AR: America’s Rifle

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 07:30

The AR-15 is America’s rifle, and it fires the single most popular caliber in America. While there are other AR…Read More >

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Firearm Malfunctions: The Dreaded Squib

Tue, 12/20/2022 - 07:30

In a previously published article, I wrote about the hang fire, how to recognize it, and what action to take…Read More >

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First Look: Dan Wesson DWX 9mm

Mon, 12/19/2022 - 16:25

While at the Colt/CZ Media Day at Gunsite Academy, CZ/Dan Wesson announced the release of the long-awaited DWX, and a…Read More >

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S&W Equalizer 9mm – An Improvement to the EZ-Rack

Mon, 12/19/2022 - 07:30

The original EZ-Rack Shield was a welcome addition to the concealed carry crowd — especially among those with hand issues…Read More >

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Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers for Gun Lovers

Sat, 12/17/2022 - 00:00

Holiday shopping is well underway, but it’s not too late to pick up a few last-minute stocking stuffers to help…Read More >

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First Look: Saint Victor Pistol Caliber Carbine

Thu, 12/15/2022 - 11:33

It’s no secret, I’ve been a fan of the Saint line of AR-15s since the first introduction. I’ve spent time…Read More >

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Hollywood With Guns: More Movie Madness

Wed, 12/14/2022 - 07:30

Not long ago I wrote about the insanity and misconceptions perpetrated by the media and the motion picture industry. I…Read More >

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Review: All Metal Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 12:09

Somewhere within the halls of Smith and Wesson, I’m sure there’s a vault in which is stored an example of…Read More >

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