Listen here, folks. The few pins and screws that make up the sight of a Glock might not seem like much when you look at the whole picture. But, damn it, these little components are vital partners when you find yourself in a hairy situation. They can either bust your ass or save it. So,
Gun News
Despite its old-school design, there are still plenty of good reasons to keep reloading .300 Win. Mag. If you look at the most recent cartridge designs, the 60-year-old .300 Winchester Magnum is the antithesis of modern trends. It’s belted, has a neck considerably less than one caliber in length, and it functions in a long-action
Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list. The New Guns And Gear: Nightstick TWM-852XL Nightstick angles its gear toward law enforcement, which generally means its lights are well designed and
Jacob Grey has just announced the TWC 9, a double-stack 9mm 1911 pistol. The 1911 will probably never go out of style, but the classic single-stack varieties are lacking in capacity and features by modern standards. Hence the current popularity of the 9mm double-stack 1911, especially those sporting things like optics-ready slides and accessory rails.
No other comms system has resiliency like amateur radio. Here’s how to find the best ham radio for any task. Extreme events upend people’s lives in numerous ways, but one of the most devastating is the sudden, unexpected loss of cellphone communications. From the wildfires that ravaged Maui, Canada and the Western U.S. to catastrophic
Israel Weapon Industries has issued a safety recall notice for IWI Carmel rifles within a certain serial number range. Isreal Weapon Industries has issued a safety recall notice for the Carmel rifle. All Carmel owners should ensure that their rifle’s serial number doesn’t fall within the range specified by IWI as having firing pin blocker
Six experts share their advice regarding the everyday carry self-defense handgun. Most who carry a handgun for self-defense have limited access to others who have a lot of experience doing it. You might know a gun guy from the range or the gun store, a buddy who fashions himself an “expert” … or maybe even
Taurus has just released the Judge T.O.R.O., an optics-ready variant of the company’s .410/.45 LC revolver. Taurus was the first kid on the block to offer factory optics-ready revolvers when it released the 605 and Defender 856 T.O.R.O. revolvers earlier this year, but the company has just announced four more to choose from. Called the
When it comes to ammunition for defensive handguns, self-defense ammo is the most talked about. While the primary purpose of self-defense handguns is for protection against humans doing bad things, it’s not their only viable use. There are actually four types of ammunition you should consider for a defensive handgun, and while all four might
The author hits the range with a customized full-size PSA Dagger to see how it fares as a home defense pistol. Glock’s motto may be “Glock Perfection”, but the extensive aftermarket of parts available reveals not everyone agrees. As good as the genuine Austrian-made guns may be in most respects, many shooters clearly have a
As many of you who have read my written articles know by now, I’ve always been an all-steel handgun guy. I’ve never felt inadequate with what I have: a gunsmith-tuned Norc commander 1911 in .45 ACP, a Taurus 689 VR 6-inch in .357 Magnum, and a Rock Island M202 in .38 Special. Having lived in the suburbs for a little under
The .243 Winchester is an extremely versatile and capable hunting cartridge, so here are the six best .243 Winchester rifles to shoot it with. Some believe that a .243 Winchester rifle is a mere youth hunting gun for whitetails and woodchucks, but as guns and ammunition have advanced over time, the setup has become a
Glock 43. Smith & Wesson Shield. Walther PPS. Beretta Nano. Ruger LC9. Taurus PT709. What do all of these guns share in common? That’s right: they’re all single stack 9mm autos, and they’re each a perfectly viable option for concealed carry or EDC as well. But there’s one more 9mm single stack that needs to
Why old-school projectiles remain a valuable resource to reloaders in the 21st century. I truly enjoy shooting and hunting with the latest bullet technology, and I’ve written many times that we’re in the Golden Age of projectile development. Monometal copper bullets, hybrid ogive designs and bonded cores are all great … but they aren’t always
NOTE: Since the writing of this article, Nikon has discontinued their scope lines. We are updating our .22 caliber scope articles. Our Best Rimfire Scope Article has 4 .22 scopes that are great alternatives to the Nikon .22 Scopes line. You’ve got a .22 rifle that you love to use for small game hunting, target
The Kahr CW380 is a great pocket pistol. With an extremely thin profile, and a shorter barrel than most comparable pistols, this gun has become extremely popular as a concealed carry weapon, especially for law enforcement professionals. This compact design means that this gun is great for concealed carry, if you choose the correct Kahr
All right, you’ve got a new M&P 9c handgun that you’re really excited about. But now you need a holster. There are a wide variety of types and brands and models of holsters on the market today – at a range of prices – so deciding which one is best will require some thought and
Ok, so the Hi-Point .45 is not going to win any beauty contests. It’s a big, heavy lump of a gun that looks and feels pretty cheap. In terms of accuracy, a gun at this price point is never going to be up there with a Glock. But for some purposes, the Hi-Point .45 does