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On the evening of our much-anticipated gathering, it felt like we were just getting ready for any other girls’ night out. I’d purchased matching purple tablecloths, plates, and napkins and picked up some treats at a local bakery. Other ladies were bringing homemade goodies or snacks, and we’d ordered pizza.

There is one basic fact that explains why more than six decades after its introduction, the modern five-shot snub-nosed revolver still flies off the shelf: It’s simple, effective and it works.…

CrossBreed made their name by creating a line of excellent hybrid leather/horsehide/Kydex concealment holsters in outside-the-waistband and inside-the-waistband configurations. Not long ago, they…

It took me quite awhile to become a fan of weapon-mounted lighting systems. This is because the first attempts at weapons lights, to put it kindly, left a lot to be desired. The light sources were…

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I have owned a number of Ruger SP101s over the years. In fact, I took my first serious shooting class with an SP101. I was the only revolver shooter, but I managed to keep up with the class. The…

Snubby Revolver Advantages Bobby Mac is a recognized specialist in snubnose revolver holsters. This pancake type offers a good balance of speed and retention. When I first became a peace officer more…

The LCP, the SR9 Compact, the LCR and the LCR-357 are all great carry guns. But Ruger still hasn’t lost its momentum. The latest entry in the Concealed Carry is the practice of carrying a concealed…

I will admit to being a latecomer to SIG Sauer firearms. A SIG Sauer P229 is twice as expensive as a similarly configured Smith & Wesson or Beretta pistol. For that reason alone, I never paid too…

Despite the flood of .380 ACP pocket pistols on the market, the short-barrel revolver remains a very popular choice for deep concealment. And although the modern snubby is more than 60 years old, the…

My first experiences with Taurus products were with the original Smith & Wesson and Beretta look-alike handguns. The Taurus Security System key includes a sight adjustment tool and a key chain. I…

The unique aesthetics of the Smith & Wesson Model 327 revolver immediately attract attention on dealers’ shelves. It shocks the visual senses. Smith & Wesson Model 327 Features First, the large frame…

I recently had the chance to pick up what is just about the cutest little pistol ever made. The Beretta model 21A (a.k.a., the Bobcat). Beretta stopped producing these little gems, so if you fancy…

Many people will tell you that an inexpensive carry gun is not worth having. After spending a few weeks with the new SCCY CPX-1, I have to disagree. This well-equipped, compact 9mm has a suggested…

Given the common maladies of aging — such as arthritis — which affect hand strength and dexterity, old geezers like myself who carry a handgun every day for self-defense want something reliable, easy…