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Read no-holds-barred reviews of both personal- and home-defense firearms and stay up-to-date on the latest concealed carry gear offerings on the market. Discover everything you need to know to select the best, tried-and-true self-defense gear — from holsters, knives and ammunition to flashlights, first-aid kits and alternate weapons.
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Drago Gear Ranger Laptop Backpack
I have been using products from Drago Gear for quite a few years now. I was first introduced to their fine tactical rifle cases nearly 10 years ago, while I was still on our SRT Team at Union County…
Continue Reading →Century Arms Smith & Wesson Model 65: Reuniting with an Old Friend
The .357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 in its large-frame “Triple Lock” revolver—later known as the “N-frame.” At that time, the .357 Magnum was the most powerful handgun in the…
Continue Reading →S&W 351PD AirLite .22 Magnum Revolver: Zero Recoil Seven-Shot Defender
Not everyone can tolerate the recoil generated by ultra-lightweight snub-nosed .38 Special or .357 Magnum revolvers. These guns are a delight to carry for hours on end without discomfort and are…
Continue Reading →The 9mm Walther PPS M2 “Police Pistol Slim”
If you have kept track of developments with Walther, you have seen a company move from the back bench up to first string in just a few short years. For many years, their offerings consisted of the…
Continue Reading →Lucid SC9 Compact Spotting Scope: Handy Size, Optimal Performance
Hauling a lot of gear to the range can be a real pain. Guns, ammo, targets, backings, tools, safety equipment (hearing and eye protection plus a first-aid kit for minor mishaps), shooting mats, rifle…
Continue Reading →Streamlight TLR-2 HL G: Green Laser Tactical Gun Mount Light, Perfected
Streamlight has done what I thought was just about impossible even of last year: they have built a combo green laser weapon light that has the same LED light output, has similar run times, and is the…
Continue Reading →Inland Manufacturing 1911A1 Government Model: Retro in Appearance, Fully Combat-Capable
During WWII, Inland Manufacturing, a division of GM, was tasked with manufacturing M1 Carbines for the war effort. After the war, Inland went back to manufacturing car parts, and was eventually shut…
Continue Reading →The Meopta MeoSight III: Red Dot Reflex Sight for Home and Property Defense
Red dot reflex sights are modern high-tech wonders. Lightweight and compact, they provide a single point of aim in the form of—you guessed it—a red dot that simplifies and speeds the aiming process.…
Continue Reading →GEAR REVIEW: Urban Carry Total Concealment Holster
Typically there is not much new to report in holster design, but Urban Carry has come up with a simple yet brilliant idea to keep your firearm totally hidden, yet completely accessible: the Total…
Continue Reading →SIG Sauer .45 Colt Elite Performance V-Crown Ammo
If you haven’t noticed, I have been reviewing with regularity a number of new handgun loads being introduced by SIG in their Elite Performance line. All previously tested calibers have turned in fine…
Continue Reading →TUFF Products Pocket-Roo Concealment Holster
One of the great things about carrying a small concealment handgun—such as my Smith & Wesson 642 .38 Special Revolver—is the myriad of ways that it can be comfortably concealed. While mid- and even…
Continue Reading →Light Heavyweight: UA Arms Magnesium 1911 Is the Lightest Full-Size .45 You Could Ever Pack
As a counterbalance to its significantly lighter weight, the Magna T5 carries a 14-pound recoil spring that helps keep felt recoil in check. » PERHAPS THE BIGGEST DRAWBACK to carrying a full-size…
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