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My concealed carry instructor was a former marine who insisted if the caliber doesn’t start with a four, it’s not…Read More >

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The Single Action Army (SAA) made a good name for itself and provided legendary performance in battlefields in the American…Read More >

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Recently, I decided I “needed” something with a little more oomph! I wanted a handgun and landed on the 10mm…Read More >

The post Full House: Top Ten 10mm Handguns appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Ruger’s been producing handguns suitable for everyday carry for many years. In recent years, it has stepped up to offer…Read More >

The post The Best Ruger for EDC appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

A few years ago, I reviewed the IWI Masada 9mm service pistol. I found it to be a reliable handgun…Read More >

The post Masada Slim 9mm — Concealed Carry Redefined appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

With the beginning of dove season just around the corner (September 1), we decided to get you going with some…Read More >

The post Gear Up for Dove Hunting Season appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I am always flabbergasted by the lies, falsehoods, and misinformation spread by the White House, politicians, media, and public figures…Read More >

The post The “Assault Rifle” Conundrum appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The 1911 has been continuously produced for well over 100 years with models in the lineup of numerous manufacturers. Likewise,…Read More >

The post 10 Guns That Will Still Be Popular in 100 Years appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

In my mind, there are certain handguns with a well-defined role. The best of these may be pressed into use…Read More >

The post FN 502 – A .22 LR Pistol for Tactical Training appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

At one time, night sights and fiber-optics were only add-on features. They are still available as aftermarket options. However, more…Read More >

The post Handguns: Fiber-Optic or Night Sights? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I like to think that I am still close to my prime; but I can certainly see how my parents are no longer near their peak. This is very evident with my mother’s arthritic hands. Roughly 10 years ago, she purchased a Ruger LCP (the original) as her every day carry (EDC) gun. Her hand strength was fine for recoil control, slide manipulation and her finger was certainly strong enough to manage the trigger. Over intervening time, those processes have become much more difficult, making her rethink her handgun choice.

The post Throwback Thursday: Top 5 “Small” Carry Guns for Arthritic Hands appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

New shooters should be aware of this. Old hands sometimes take this for granted. What are we talking about? Always…Read More >

The post Ammo: What You Want vs. What You Have appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

This is an overview of the handguns Smith & Wesson produces that may be suitable for everyday personal carry. The…Read More >

The post Smith & Wesson’s Contribution to Everyday Carry (EDC) Guns appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

SIG’s P365 9mm is an immensely popular handgun. The pocketable original and snag-free SAS are excellent deep concealment handguns. Quite…Read More >

The post Range Report: SIG Sauer P365-XMACRO TACOPS appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Some celebrities have made a name with their ability to thrill us on screen with impressive firearm handling and shooting…Read More >

The post Guns of Action Stars — Jason Statham appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Walther has a long and storied history of manufacturing quality firearms and occasionally producing something innovative. Like other makers, Walther…Read More >

The post Range Report: Walther Q5 Match 9mm Long Slide appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

There’s no way we gun writers can know everything. We are constantly learning and passing along the things we learn…Read More >

The post Exploring the .17 HMR: Rifles and Handguns appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

In the July of 2022 article Quick to Action: The Overlooked Carry Option, I wrote the following in an attempt…Read More >

The post The Reaction Time Deficit appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

It’s 2023, and iron sights have become a thing of the past. No, not really. But they have definitely shifted…Read More >

The post UTG Accu-Sync Red Dot Optic — A Clear Hit appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

It’s always important to be well prepared for whatever you might face, but you do not want to be weighed…Read More >

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