The Right Way to Identify and Clear Pistol Malfunctions
Even the most “reliable” handgun can fail or experience a malfunction. More often than not, pistol malfunctions are not shooter induced. Causes range from cleaning and maintenance to loading and/or...
View ArticleFirst YouTube, Now Reddit: Site Bans Gun ‘Transactions’&‘Gifts’
More bad news for tech-savvy gun owners. Days after YouTube introduced new rules cracking down on gun content, Reddit has followed suit. The enormously popular discussion website just announced a new...
View ArticleAngstadt Jack 9: Running an AR Pistol from Angstadt, Sharps Bros
For the everyday citizen, acquiring and then shooting personal firearms should not only be educational and preparative for possible self-defense scenarios, but it should also be fun. And why not? Too...
View ArticlePistol Grip 101: 2 Ways to Properly Hold and Shoot Your Handgun
As experienced shooters, our heads sometimes explode when we watch movies and television shows. The hero or heroine ends up pulling out their trusty blaster to shoot the bad guy and there it is, a...
View ArticleRuger Mark IV 22/45 Lite: Now Available in Diamond Gray
We’re big fans of the Ruger Mark IV around here—a simple, one-button takedown? What’s not to like?—so when Ruger announces anything new in its Mark IV family, we naturally take note. That’s why we...
View ArticleWATCH: The Full Conceal M3D Folding Glock Actually Works
It’s fair to say that the launch of the Full Conceal pistol has been met with a mixture of skepticism and curiosity. After all, it’s a folding Glock that promises 21+1 rounds of 9mm and a cell phone...
View ArticleTactics to Help Family Members Learn Responsible Gun Carrying
When you are unfamiliar with the different kinds of firearms that can be used for personal protection and home defense, selecting your first weapon can be overwhelming. You want to make the right...
View ArticleGun Review: Republic Forge’s Suppressor-Ready Monolith Stryker 1911
Texas is synonymous with serious guns and a firebrand attitude. People who live there are, above all things, proud to be Texans and Americans. While friendly and open, Texans are serious about what...
View ArticleStop Complaining About Gun Prices, Not All Guns Are Created Equal
As a gun writer I have the luxury of shooting some of the best guns on the planet. I put them through their paces and offer some humble insight into their performance. The feedback I get is always...
View Article10 Shots Quick! Looking Back at the Savage 1907 Pocket Pistol
“Ten shots quick!” was the advertising ploy of Savage Arms of Utica, N.Y., when it rolled out its new .32 ACP semi-automatic pistol in April of 1908. Actually, if you carried a round in the chamber,...
View ArticleHow to Add a Full-Sized Barrel & Slide to the S&W M&P9c
Often the hardest part of keeping a pistol concealed is keeping the butt from printing or becoming exposed as the wearer moves. While one solution is to carry a compact pistol, this gives up the...
View ArticleS&W Issues Consumer Advisory for M&P380 Shield EZ Pistol
Two months ago, Smith & Wesson released its M&P380 Shield EZ pistol, which boasts an easy-to-rack slide; magazine with a load assist button for easy reloading; and an easy-to-clean design....
View ArticleThe 5 Must-Have Guns for Every Purpose Imaginable
Some people want to have lots of guns, because collections are awesome. And some people want to have just enough to do most of what you’ll ever need to do with one. Guns, after all, are tools, and the...
View ArticleGalco Confirms 10 IWB, 2 Shoulder Holsters for Ruger Security-9
When any major new gun gets introduced into the marketplace, holster companies usually announce fits for it shortly thereafter. That’s exactly the case with Galco, which is now offering a slate of...
View ArticleThe Remington RP45 Handgun Is Now Shipping to Dealers
Last year at SHOT Show, Remington unveiled its first-ever polymer-framed striker-fired pistol, the RP9. Now Big Green has confirmed that another pistol in that lineup, the RP45, is now shipping....
View ArticleLizk: Rapper Gets 30 Years to Life After Carrying Gun in Music Video
A rapper who goes by the name “Lizk” (pronounced “licks”) has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for a third strike felony after he brandished a gun in a music video. RELATED STORY Hollywood...
View ArticleSmith & Wesson Unveils the SW22 Victory Target Model Pistol
Smith & Wesson’s SW22 Victory pistol lineup now includes the SW22 Victory Target Model, a gun designed for competitive shooting. RELATED STORY Winning the Day: Smith & Wesson’s SW22 Victory...
View ArticleNew From IFC: BUL 1911 Classic Series Pistols
International Firearm Corporation (IFC) is an Oklahoma-based outfit that imports firearms from overseas. One of the companies it works with is BUL Ltd. out of Israel. IFC just announced it is bringing...
View ArticleNew ‘Old Slabslides’: How to Build a 1911 Handgun
With a box of parts from Wilson Combat and a frame and slide from Caspian Arms, I was about to begin building my own custom 1911 by hand. Thankfully, I was at the Brownells 1911 Builders Course, which...
View ArticleRuger Announces the SR1911 Officer-Style Handgun
Ruger continues to tweak and its expand its various pistol and rifle lineups; the latest announcement is the availability of the SR1911 Officer-Style handgun. Read the official email blast below:...
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