Concealed Carry
Choosing a Carry Gun: Putting Your Best Foot Forward
I realize people have different ideas concerning handguns, price, and unfortunately, training and competency. If you are choosing a personal…Read More >
Firearms
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.
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Handguns
Pocket Pistols: The Magnificent 7
What’s the most important rule of a gunfight? Have a gun at hand when you need it. Regardless the caliber…Read More >
Ammunition
Throwback Thursday: The 20 Gauge for Defense
If you do not have a problem using the 12 gauge, by all means, feel free to do so. After all with the proper technique, most folks can handle the 12 gauge. However, no matter how good you are, the 12 gauge shotgun kicks and kicks hard with some loads. The question is not whether the 12 gauge is viable for self-defense, but instead an examination of why the 20 gauge may outperform the 12 gauge is a self-defense scenario.
Concealed Carry
Pros and Cons of Building and Customizing Your Carry Gun
Ghost guns are becoming more and more popular every day. Modern firearm design and manufacturing have paved the way for…Read More >
Firearms
S&W Model 1854 – A Modern Day Lever-Action Rifle
In 1854, Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson formed the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company to manufacture a lever-action pistol and…Read More >
Firearms
Springfield Echelon: The Hellcat on Steroids?
Springfield introduced the subcompact Hellcat 9mm to great acclaim. Now, the full-sized Echelon 9mm pistol has earned an excellent reputation…Read More >
Firearms
Range Report: Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT in 7mm PRC
For many, your first thought may be “Who is Christensen Arms?” According to a company statement: Christensen Arms was established…Read More >
AR-15s
Throwback Thursday: What I Love About the AR-15, America’s Rifle
No rifle is more recognizable than the AR-15. Folks who know little about firearms know what an AR is. They…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Top Modern .380 ACP Pistols for Self-Defense
It is no secret that the 9mm is the most common handgun cartridge for self-defense in the world. However, those…Read More >
Ammunition
The Failure of the .40 Smith & Wesson
In the spirt of full disclosure and to get the hate mail started “tout suite,” I have never liked the…Read More >