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Holster Maintenance: How to Care for and Clean Your Rig
Most shooters are aware of the maintenance required for firearms. They wipe the gun down, occasionally disassemble the piece, and clean and lube the gun. And many know ammunition that has been…
Continue Reading →Crowning a New King: The 9mm Is the 21st Century’s .38 Special
Introduced in 1898, the .38 SpecialSpecial (SPL) indicates a unique type of cartridge, such as .38 Special or .44 Special. These are different from cartridges with the same caliber but different…
Continue Reading →Henry Lever Action X Model .410 Shotgun Review
Henry USA is the manufacturer of the finest lever-action rifles on the market today. They recently introduced smoothbore lever-action .410 gauge shotguns to the already extensive lineup. These blued…
Continue Reading →Gun Belt Review: The Versacarry Classic Carry
In my recent review of Craft Holsters for 1911 pistols, I mentioned the importance of mounting an outside-the-waistband (OWB) handgun on a high-quality, stiff handgun belt to keep the handgun…
Continue Reading →Gear We Love — May/June 2021
Stockade Gun Rack: Always Got Your Back Stockade Gun Rack MSRP: $39.99 Whether you’re looking for a new manner in which to keep a rifle handy or trying to maximize the space in your safe, the…
Continue Reading →Two Quality Leather Holsters by Craft
I’ve been a fan of Craft Holsters for several years now and wear them on a regular basis. Craft specializes in delivering Old World, custom European craftsmanship at more than reasonable prices.…
Continue Reading →Arsenal Strike One 9mm: Performance Review
An unconventional pistol in both appearance and function, the Arsenal Strike One 9mm is accurate, well-designed and impressive. Manufacturing Background A note about manufacturing: Arsenal Firearms,…
Continue Reading →221B Tactical Asset Tactical Jeans
I am sitting here writing this week’s piece wearing the finest, most comfortable pair of blue jeans I have ever worn in my life: 221B Tactical’s Asset Tactical Jeans. Comfortable and Stylish Jeans…
Continue Reading →1911 Gun Review: Springfield Armory Range Officer Target .45 ACP
I recently reviewed the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911 in .45 ACP caliber — the base model of Springfield’s .45 ACP pistol lineup. The Mil-Spec 1911 is an excellent pistol in terms of quality and price. I decided to follow up that test by examining an enhanced version.
Continue Reading →Torture Test: What Bullets do to Firearms
Anything can happen in the chaos of a gun battle. Bullets are flying, and they have to stop somewhere. Firearms may be struck by bullets during the exchange of gunfire. Most of us train to fire for…
Continue Reading →The Springfield Armory 1911A1 Mil-Spec .45
Modern-day Springfield Armory has been around since 1974, beginning with manufacturing contemporary iterations of three famous U.S. military firearms: the 1911A1 .45, .30-06 M1 Garand and 7.62 NATO…
Continue Reading →Arrowhead Tactical Apparel: Clothing for Active Lifestyles
You do not have to look hard to find reports of assaults, robberies and other heinous crimes committed against persons out running in their neighborhoods or on municipal paths. For good reason, I…
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