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The bulk of the handguns I evaluate trends toward small-to-medium-sized polymer guns that are optimized for size and weight but…Read More >

The post Walther Q4 SF — The Steel Frame Striker appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

If there is any firearm I enjoy shooting, it is the humble .22 caliber rifle. The first shots I fired…Read More >

The post Review: Rossi Gallery .22 LR Pump-Action Rifle appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I learned, many years ago, that the best holster isn’t worth two cents without a good quality gun belt. This…Read More >

The post Choosing a Concealed Carry Gun Belt — Ratchet Belts and Other Modern Solutions appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

As I grow older and look for less clutter in life, I seek out go-anywhere do-anything rifles. Having a rack…Read More >

The post Review: Savage Model 10 .308 Precision Carbine appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Most people believe they are prepared for an illegal entry into their home in the middle of the night (or…Read More >

The post Home Defense: When Something Goes Bump in the Night… appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

If you’ve watched an action movie, especially ones from the ’80s and ’90s, you’ve probably seen the legendary HK MP5.…Read More >

The post Century Arms AP5 — The “Budget” MP5 Clone appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Unwinding the initials in the name helps tell the story of this delightful little gun. Let’s start with TCM, and…Read More >

The post Rock Island TCM9R MAPP — Realistic Pricing, Relentless Quality appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

It’s easy to get sucked into the trap of defining gun models as part of an era. There was the…Read More >

The post 7 Reasons to Buy a Savage Stance appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The CZ 712 shotgun is one of the most versatile and proven-reliable shotguns in the world. The CZ 712 is…Read More >

The post Review: CZ 712 12-Gauge Tactical Shotgun appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

With all the current instructors and instruction available, there is no end to the advice new shooters interested in concealed…Read More >

The post Quick to Action: The Overlooked Carry Option appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

One of the chief concerns trainers have — People don’t know, what they don’t know. When it comes to guns,…Read More >

The post Self-taught or trained? Are you really prepared for a fight? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

When I clean firearms, I do so with an eye toward maintaining function. For most uses, I don’t keep them…Read More >

The post Throwback Thursday: How to Clean Your Firearms appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

If you’ve ever done a web search for budget handguns, Hi-Point likely was one of the first results. Hi-Point delivers…Read More >

The post Hi-Point C9 Review: Is the price worth the performance? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

When I learned SAR USA was offering a compact version of the SAR9 9mm pistol, I elected to check the…Read More >

The post Sarsilmaz SAR9 C 9mm — Modest Price, Maximum Performance appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

By definition, long-range shooting is the act of sending bullets from a rifle to some very extreme distances. In this…Read More >

The post Cartridge Selection for Long-Range Shooting — What You Need to Know appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

In today’s world, there are countless firearms available for home defense. You will no doubt find many recommendations, especially for…Read More >

The post What’s the Best Gun for Home Defense? It’s not a Handgun, Shotgun, or AR-15… appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I’m sure most readers are already well aware of how useful carrying a knife can be. From opening packages and…Read More >

The post Common Blade Shapes and Their Uses appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

When you carry a handgun, the choice of carry mode isn’t that difficult. For most, strong side on the hip…Read More >

The post Pillow, Gun Safe, or Nightstand — Where Should You Keep Your Home-Ready Handgun? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Some years ago, I became interested in the Auto-Ordnance Thompson semi-automatic carbine. After all, the world would be dull without…Read More >

The post .45 ACP Handloading — Thompson SMG, HK Carbine appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Springfield Armory’s XD-M Elite series has been gracing us with its presence since 2020. While the 3.8-inch barrel 10mm Springfield…Read More >

The post First Look: Springfield XD-M Elite 4.5” OSP 10mm appeared first on The Shooter's Log.