The .357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 in its large-frame “Triple Lock” revolver—later known as the “N-frame.” At that time, the .357 Magnum was the most powerful handgun in the…

Not everyone can tolerate the recoil generated by ultra-lightweight snub-nosed .38 Special or .357 Magnum revolvers. These guns are a delight to carry for hours on end without discomfort and are…

Interestingly, the cell phone store had a “No Concealed Weapons” sign in the front window. Illinois CCW Holder Stops Cell Phone Store Robbery Two men entered a Chicago cell phone store and pretended…

If you have kept track of developments with Walther, you have seen a company move from the back bench up to first string in just a few short years. For many years, their offerings consisted of the…

Hauling a lot of gear to the range can be a real pain. Guns, ammo, targets, backings, tools, safety equipment (hearing and eye protection plus a first-aid kit for minor mishaps), shooting mats, rifle…

Streamlight has done what I thought was just about impossible even of last year: they have built a combo green laser weapon light that has the same LED light output, has similar run times, and is the…

Women often ask me for advice on holsters. I’m happy to listen to their needs and share some ideas, maybe help them narrow down the possibilities. But I can’t wave a magic wand and make the perfect…

During WWII, Inland Manufacturing, a division of GM, was tasked with manufacturing M1 Carbines for the war effort. After the war, Inland went back to manufacturing car parts, and was eventually shut…

Red dot reflex sights are modern high-tech wonders. Lightweight and compact, they provide a single point of aim in the form of—you guessed it—a red dot that simplifies and speeds the aiming process.…

Typically there is not much new to report in holster design, but Urban Carry has come up with a simple yet brilliant idea to keep your firearm totally hidden, yet completely accessible: the Total…

If you haven’t noticed, I have been reviewing with regularity a number of new handgun loads being introduced by SIG in their Elite Performance line. All previously tested calibers have turned in fine…

One of the great things about carrying a small concealment handgun—such as my Smith & Wesson 642 .38 Special Revolver—is the myriad of ways that it can be comfortably concealed. While mid- and even…

As a counterbalance to its significantly lighter weight, the Magna T5 carries a 14-pound recoil spring that helps keep felt recoil in check. » PERHAPS THE BIGGEST DRAWBACK to carrying a full-size…

When I found out that SIG Sauer was going to add the .38 Special to their fine line of V-Crown defensive ammo, I felt that it might be a good opportunity to compare apples to apples. For many years,…

By now you’ve probably seen the various video clips showing a guy in a red pickup truck pointing a gun at a motorcycle rider. Naturally, the “Internet lawyers” came out of the woodwork, either attempting to justify the actions of the truck driver, or taking the side of the biker.

The first “air powered” arm I ever fired was a single-shot Model 800 Hy-Score .22-caliber pellet-firing pistol. Built in—of all places—the U.S.A. during the 1950s, the Model 800 I had belonged to my…

It’s been five years since I was a member of a SWAT team. Just this past December, I decided that 26 years of being a Police Academy Commander and Instructor was long enough. So while I still teach…

With Christmas only one month gone, I’m still hearing from scores of women who received guns from loved ones over the holidays. I get it. I do. With all the bad things happening in the world, our…

Once again this week, I am taking a look at a plain lead defensive handgun bullet in an attempt to gauge its effectiveness as a defensive load compared to newer high-tech designs. And once again, the…

I realize that all the hype right now is about Star Wars. Believe me: I get it. (I just haven’t braved the movie-theater crowds…yet.) But I am, admittedly, a “Trekkie.” I got hooked on Star Trek: The…