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Throwback Thursday: 5 Long-Slide Pistols I Can’t Live Without

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 07:30

I discovered long-slide pistols when I spent two years as a counter monkey at a local gun merchant. The Glock…Read More >

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Range Report: How Good Is the Smith and Wesson M&P FPC 9mm Folding Carbine?

Wed, 04/26/2023 - 08:01

Among the criteria new shooters seem to have adopted is that the gun should be fun to shoot. I agree…Read More >

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Full Feature: Anderson Manufacturing Kiger 9C Pro 9mm

Tue, 04/25/2023 - 07:57

Anderson Manufacturing is known for its quality ARs and build kits. I was first made aware of Anderson through my…Read More >

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The History Fixed and Adjustable Iron Sights

Mon, 04/24/2023 - 11:34

The subject of pistol sights is one that comes up much more often as of late. I am sure this…Read More >

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Top 5 Handguns From NRAAM To Keep an Eye Out For…

Fri, 04/21/2023 - 07:30

At the 2023 NRA Annual Meeting in Indiana, firearm companies gathered to introduce and promote some great new products and…Read More >

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Range Report: Ruger Lite Rack Security-380

Wed, 04/19/2023 - 07:30

The pistol covered in this review is easily among the most welcome introductions of the year. For many shooters, it…Read More >

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The King of the Beasts, and How I Lived to Talk About It

Tue, 04/18/2023 - 07:43

Invariably, when a friend introduces someone to me and after a few pleasantries someone will say, “Hey Ed! Tell him…Read More >

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Taurus Model 605 T.O.R.O. Revolver — .357 Magnum With Optic

Mon, 04/17/2023 - 08:17

I sometimes find myself paraphrasing a Brooks and Dunn song as I’m singing “Red Dot World.” Most of the new…Read More >

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Maverick 88 Home Defense Shotgun — Cheap but Reliable

Sat, 04/15/2023 - 00:00

There are plenty of inexpensive shotguns to choose from these days. Turkish, Chinese, and American shotguns are available for less…Read More >

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Review: SIG P229 Legion SAO

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 07:30

Have you ever just seen a gun and thought, “Oh yea, I’ve gotta have that?” That’s exactly how I felt…Read More >

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Throwback Thursday: The Rise and Fall of the .25 ACP

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 07:30

By the standards of 1905, the 6.35x16mmSR (AKA .25 ACP) was a tiny miracle. Using a semi-rimmed case, this cartridge…Read More >

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Turkey Hunting 101 — Guns and Gear Preparation

Wed, 04/12/2023 - 07:24

In much of the country, snow has been on the ground for three or four months. This has locked down…Read More >

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Tisas PX9 Gen3 Nightstalker: A Clone Worth the Money?

Tue, 04/11/2023 - 10:39

A few years ago, I tested and evaluated the Tisas PX9 9mm handgun. I found a serviceable, economy handgun based…Read More >

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Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine — Classic Look, Modern Performance

Mon, 04/10/2023 - 11:29

Who knew? America’s prolific producer of lever guns can make a darn fine semi-auto carbine, too. Henry Repeating Arms, the…Read More >

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Video: Colt 6933 EPR — Updated M4 Commando

Sat, 04/08/2023 - 00:00

I have long been a fan of the old-school Colt M4 Commando. However, as romantic as the rifle is, it…Read More >

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Top Guns From “Collateral”

Fri, 04/07/2023 - 07:30

We’re back at it again with another “Top Guns From an Action Movie.” This time, we’re checking out one you…Read More >

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Lever-Action Perfection: Marlin Model 336 Curly Maple

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 07:52

The Marlin Model 336 is the same age I am, both of us arriving in 1948. It was based upon…Read More >

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Five Affordable 1911 Handguns That Perform

Mon, 04/03/2023 - 13:35

When I began this report, I did not think it would be an introduction to the unfamiliar. Most everyone interested…Read More >

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Review: Heritage Rough Rider .22 LR Single-Action Revolver

Fri, 03/31/2023 - 07:30

In a world where tactical and self-defense firearms take the spotlight, it’s nice to take a step back and look…Read More >

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Throwback Thursday: Understanding Shotgun Shells 101

Thu, 03/30/2023 - 07:30

The shotgun is designed to throw a group or “pattern” of many small pellets called “shot,” which makes hitting a flying or moving…Read More >

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