Personal Defense
Scenario-Based Training: If There’s a Shortcut for Defensive Skills Training, This Is It
If you carry a gun for self-protection and are interested in being as prepared as possible, don’t miss out on…Read More >
Author: Eve Flanigan
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Gear, Parts and Accessories
Is a Belly Band Holster Playing Your Tune?
Among many choices for concealed carry, the belly band holster is among the most misunderstood methods. This article aims to…Read More >
Ammunition
The Importance of Proper Gun and Ammo Storage
Are you a new gun owner who has just scored those first boxes of ammunition and a new gun? Perhaps,…Read More >
Firearms
First Look: Rock Island Armory STK100 9mm
Rock Island Armory (RIA), with factories in the Philippines and a stateside business center in Pahrump, Nevada, shook up the…Read More >
General
Non-NFA Glock rifle? Yes, please!
Carbines are great, but many Glock fans wish for a long-barreled version of their favorite sidearm. Thanks to CAA of Israel and Impulse Gun Barrel (IGB) of Austria, Glock owners really can have it all, and most importantly, without waiting for a NFA permit.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Review: JM4 Tactical Holsters Quick Click & Carry (QCC) Holster
Out of Abilene, Texas comes a holster that’s one of a kind. The Quick Click & Carry (QCC) holster is made of leather and magnets. It sounds a bit ridiculous at first. But it works, and the company keeps making it better—so much better that our reviewer, a gun-packer of 13 years, is giving up old rigs in favor of the QCC. However, the rig does have a few drawbacks.
Reviews
Review: Bushnell Enrage Red Dot
Late summer range days are never wasted when spent behind an AR topped with a new red dot on the market, especially when that red dot is the Enrage by Bushnell. In this Review, the author breaks down the pros and cons of the new Enrage red dot scope. Easy to use and adjust controls, quick installation, and out-of-the box- ready for Savage’s MSR, are just a few of the highlights, but our author has additional reasons why you need an Enrage.
Firearms
Review: Sarsilmaz SAR 9 Pistol
I was fortunate to get my hands on one of the first 50 SAR 9 pistols imported from Turkey by SAR USA—the American division of Turkish gun and aerospace manufacturer Sarsilmaz. The Turks know a thing or two about making firearms—especially ones that are dependable and affordable. In my opinion, what Turkish producers do best is replicate the most useful features of existing models; most often cranking out products that mix traits of familiar American or western European brands to create a unique firearm that costs a bit less than their predecessors. The SAR 9 is an example of this approach to gun design.
Firearms
Savage B 17 FV-SR: The Little Tack Driver
Savage Arms trotted out a whole new stable of rifles in 2017. Among them is the B—meaning bolt action—Series 17 FV-SR, chambered in 17 HMR. We took it for a spin, curious to see if the company’s rimfire rifles perform as well as its big-bore models that have earned some real estate in my gun safe.
Firearms
Gun Review: Henry .22 Magnum Small Game Carbine
The folks at Henry Repeating Arms Company made another gun to be proud of with the Small Game Carbine, chambered in .22 Magnum. This lever-action rifle delivers on several levels. The gun is handsome and plain, reminiscent of a grandpa’s pocket knife. There’s no pizzazz, as well as nothing unappealing in its appearance. It’s a utilitarian tool, and a perfect example of form following function.