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LaRue Tactical R.A.T. Stock

Firearms

AR Replacement-Stock Options, Part 1

The AR’s original A2 fixed stock worked well, but there are times when other stocks are better. In Part I, we cover five models from Ace Ltd., Boyds’, FAB Defense, Hogue, and LaRue Tactical. In Parts II and III, we look at units from BCM, Daniel Defense, Law Tactical, Vltor, Ergo, Luth-AR, Magpul, TacStar, and Mission First Tactical.

All black GLOCK 21 on a white background, barrel pointed to the left

Firearms

Glock’s Soft-Shooting .45: The Glock Model 21

It is big, light and has an impressive reserve of ammunition. The Glock 21 .45 ACP is also among the most accurate and soft shooting of all Glock pistols. Read this post for the details of what makes it such an asset to your arsenal.

Gray haired man in red shirt and ear protection shows the cocking rod for the black PTR 91 with a wooded area in the background

Firearms

PTR 91 Rifle is a Slam Dunk

A .308 battle rifle is a good thing to have. Accurate, powerful, immensely interesting and a well-made rifle, the PTR 91 is among the best of the breed. In this feature, we field test the PTR. Get all the details by reading this post.

Two brown toned .30 carbines on a dark gray cloth background

Firearms

The .30 Carbine: The Original Personal Defense Weapon

There are millions of .30-caliber carbines. Sure, some are collectible, although none are too nice to shoot. They shoot well and are great recreational rifles. Read this post to find out why it is still a good choice today, and give the old gun a try.

Two revolvers, the black barreled Super Blackhawk on the top and white-handled single action Ruger on the bottom on a white background

Firearms

The Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum

The Ruger Super Blackhawk has become an American Icon. Dirt tough, affordable, powerful and the product of Yankee technology this is a great hunting handgun. Discover why it has been such a long lasting staple in gun cabinets everywhere.

A black P12 with the barrel pointed up and to the left on a light gray-to-white background.

Firearms

Para Ordnance P12-45

A sub compact 1911 does not have to give up a lot in magazine capacity if the pistol is the Para Ordnance P 12. Check out the this post on how the P12 performs for the author and see if it has the functions you want.

Concealed Carry

Commonality of Handguns

Commonality among handguns purchased for different shooters in your home may mean survival. It’s one thing to have different handguns when you’re an experienced shooter. If you aren’t, or have multiple shooters in your home, making sure they are similar and that family members are properly trained and practice properly, is essential. Read this post to find out why.

Glock 42 profile view

Firearms

Not a Glock Fan

I’m not a fan of Glocks. I never have been. I have always liked attractive guns. For handguns, that meant things like the venerable Browning Hi-Power with wood grips, the 1911 Colt in blue with Rosewood trim, and even James Bond’s Walter PPK because of its unique lines. I always found Glocks to be a bit ugly.