Springfield Armory was previously known for its basic 1911A1 .45 ACP pistols and M1A .308 semi-automatic rifles. With XD, Springfield dipped into the modern polymer-framed, high-capacity pistol…

The 5.7x28mm is an outstanding little self-defense or sporting cartridge. And it is finally gaining commercial popularity in the American market. FN had the first 5.7x28mm on the market. But due to…

A young lady dressed in Revolutionary War garb greeted us at the 2023 NRA Convention, holding a Brown Bess Musket. She was part of Project Appleseed, whose mission is to rebuild America as a nation…

Though the 13-round 9mm Browning Hi-Power was introduced in 1935, high-capacity semi-automatic combat pistols were not popular for self-defense until much later. Someone looking for a “combat-ready”…

It can be hard to choose the caliber of gun with which to arm yourself and how many rounds you might need to stop a deadly threat. While there’s no shortage of opinions on what is the “right”…

A Tucson, Arizona man was having coffee outside his newly built cabin in June 2023 when a black bear attacked. The bear dragged the man down an embankment and killed him. An armed neighbor later…

The 1911 pistol was standard in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985, and it remains one of the most popular handgun designs. But anything that’s stood more than a century is likely to receive an…

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to show your dad how much you appreciate all he does for you. If your dad is passionate about firearms and shooting sports,…

New to Smith & Wesson’s M&P lineup is the 5.7×28 chambering. Like the 10mm, .357 SIG and .38 Super, the 5.7×28 is an excellent though under-appreciated handgun chambering. However, with S&W throwing…

After world War II, firearms manufacturers started to use aluminum — both lightweight and strong — to manufacture semi-automatic pistol frames. The first aluminum-frame pistol that I owned was a Colt…

Shoulder holsters provide an option for concealed or open carry when belt-mounted holsters just aren’t practical or comfortable. I’ve been searching for a shoulder holster that would allow the concealed carry of a full-sized handgun. The goal was rapid access and comfort during long road trips* or while backcountry hiking.

For those unfamiliar, a belly band holster is a wide elastic band that wraps around the waist and fastens with Velcro. They are designed to be worn under a loose-fitting shirt, sweater or concealment…