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Charter Arms PROFESSIONAL: A Fighting Revolver
If you are looking for a fighting revolver, there is something new on the horizon. The Charter Arms PROFESSIONAL is a brand-new seven-shot revolver chambered in .32 H&R Magnum. That gives you two…
Continue Reading →How to Clean a SIG P226
Although it wasn’t SIG’s first handgun, the P226 is the model that initially propelled the company to popularity in the U.S. Of course, it didn’t hurt that the Navy SEALs used the P226 for decades as…
Continue Reading →The Compact “Crossover” Glock 45 9mm Pistol
Glock’s first pistol — the 9mm Glock 17 — was nothing short of Earth-shattering. And Glock continues to be one of the most successful semi-automatic designs of all time. Their pistols ride in more…
Continue Reading →SIG Sauer M17 9mm NATO Military-Grade Ammunition
SIG Sauer has introduced another variant to its endlessly expanding line of quality handgun and rifle ammunition. I know that may sound repetitive. The M17 9mm NATO Military-Grade ammo line is…
Continue Reading →Taurus TX22: Rethinking the .22
Taurus has introduced a new .22 handgun, the TX22. But why? The market is flooded with .22s. Is there really a need for a new .22, especially one Taurus touts as a “full-sized” handgun? Do you think…
Continue Reading →USCCA Gun Review: Taurus Millennium G2
Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski is no stranger to the most expensive firearms in the world … so why does he have such a soft spot for the extremely affordable 9mm Taurus…
Continue Reading →Why Buy an Old Smith & Wesson Model 10?
I recently purchased a gun. This, of course, is not news. I own a number of guns. That number is none of your business, but that fact is for another story. This story I feel comfortable sharing.…
Continue Reading →The S&W Model 986: Seven Bold Shots of 9mm
Smith & Wesson is the leader in revolver design and manufacturing. Its newest design comes from the Performance Center line: the S&W Model 986 seven-shooter in 9mm Luger. Even today, when…
Continue Reading →Light Show: Streamlight Roundup
One of the most misunderstood and underutilized tools in a gun owner’s toolbox is the modern flashlight. For this reason, low-light/no-light training should be considered not an extra but a…
Continue Reading →The DeSantis Mini Slide OWB Concealment Holster
Kydex is one of the most popular materials for constructing concealment holsters. Its strength, thinness and light weight combined with low cost works very well for many concealed carry applications.…
Continue Reading →Kershaw Natrix Copper — A Unique Take on Tactical/Utility Folders
The number of folding tactical and tactical/utility knives available on the market is seemingly infinite. Everything from cheap junk knives available in “tourist trap” shops (the ones that also sell…
Continue Reading →Don’t Trade In That Old Glock Too Soon
When I started policing full-time, I became a member of what we unofficially referred to as the “gun of the month club.” A number of officers who were also shooting enthusiasts just had to have the…
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