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.

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…

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…

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…

Sometimes the smallest, most inexpensive things can make a huge difference, whether in day-to-day tasks or more complicated procedures such as self-defense shooting. One great example: the Ford…

My affinity for Case knives dates back to the 1960s. I grew up on a suburban neighborhood street that dead-ended into woods. The best times I had in those woods were with my dad on our impromptu…

Let’s face it: We’re all snobs about something. A lot of us get stuck in our ways. And it can be very difficult to try something new or even consider exchanging what we like, trust and use for…

Meopta is an opto-mechanical and optoelectronic products manufacturer known for producing a wide range of products for industrial, sport, military and police applications since 1933. With…

Taurus has come a long way this century as a major handguns manufacturer. The firearms company has put to bed its old reputation for quality — which had been somewhat spotty until recent years — and…

When I started my law enforcement career 41 years ago, my very first duty flashlight was an old 6D-cell Rayovac that had belonged to my grandfather. Though it served me well as a part-time deputy, I…

I’ve come to view inside-the-waistband (IWB) holsters in a more favorable light recently for two reasons. Manufacturers of IWB holsters are increasing the comfort of various designs, making them much…

Even as open carry of handguns becomes more common, it is important to properly conceal firearms. While some may think openly carrying shows a person means business, it can also leave the carrier at…