They don’t call this The Shooter’s Log for nothing. If you’re looking for the most in-depth, informative and interesting firearm blog posts, stay tuned to this section. You’ll find valuable reviews, news and other information about handguns, rifles, shotguns, AR-15s and more.
If you want a good short .45 look to the Colt Defender. Quite simply, Colt was the first and has offered the most for over 100 years. Read more to discover why the Defender is your best option when concealing a 1911 .45.
Increasingly, there is a chance that all of us may confront heavily armed adversaries and felons behind vehicle cover. The battle will be finished within a few seconds. Your practice must have no limits—will your handgun be up to the task?
The .223/5.56mm platform is a wonderful close-quarters combat system and may be accurate at extended range. However, the punch needed for some chores just isn’t there. When you feel the need for more power, you reach for Smith and Wesson’s M&P .308.
The modern SIG TACOPS are arguably among the finest service grade 1911 handguns ever built. That is quite a claim coming from a 1911 aficionado such as The Shooter’s Log’s Bob Campbell. Read the full report to see why the TACOPS topped Bob’s favorite 1911 on a range showdown.
The target grade .22 is an indispensable part of the shooting battery. ATI’s M1911 Target gives more value than the modest price would indicate.
Ounce for ounce the Ruger SP101 with 4-inch barrel offers more power and accuracy than any other combination we are aware of.
Gun ownership doesn’t make you an invincible; the racking of a pump-action shotgun slide isn’t necessarily enough to stop a home invasion and what’s your self-defense gun good for if it isn’t ready to fire? There are old wives’ tales that circulate throughout the gun community that just simply aren’t true. Here are 5 of them… List doozies you’ve heard in the comment section.
It seems like some guns were designed to just be silly and serve no practical application at all. Here are five of them. Which guns would you add to this list?
It used to be believed (or is it still believed) that the 12-gauge pump-action shotgun was the ultimate home-defense gun. Has the AR-15 taken over in popularity? We discuss this question and let you reach your own conclusions. Weigh in on the discussion after reading.
Out of the classic handguns, which five should be high on your priority list to shoot before you die? This particular writer’s picks probably won’t surprise you…or will they? Read on to find out what top five handguns you need to shoot before you die.