Ammunition
Magnumitis: How to Know When the Gun Is Just Too Much
You won’t find “Magnumitis” in the dictionary. The term was coined as a derisive nickname for the tendency of shooters…Read More >
Personal Defense
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Firearms
40 Years’ Worth of Personal Defense Tips – Part 1
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. My friends—Darrel, Elgin, Jeff and Jon, to be specific—and I have different opinions…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Ruger GP100 Wiley Clapp Model
Some shooters regard revolvers as dinosaurs. Since the introduction of the first reliable self-loading pistols well over 100 years ago,…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Review: Bond Arms Bullpup 9mm
After firing the Bond Arms Bullpup 9mm, I came away with a good impression. Despite the pistol’s lightweight and compact…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Review: Walther PPS 9mm
The Walther PPS has been around a bit more than a decade. I continue to be surprised that the PPS…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Taurus Tracker 44
Forjas Taurus (translated: Taurus Forge) is a Brazilian company now very familiar to American shooters. In 1941 it produced its…Read More >
Firearms
Smith & Wesson J-Frame Revolvers
Many years ago, the first swing-out-cylinder, double-action revolvers from Smith & Wesson began leaving the factory. The unicycle was in…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Range Report: Remington R1
I own a number of nice 1911-type handguns. Several are high-end custom handguns with super fitting, tight tolerances, a crisp…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Review: Glock 48 9mm Pistol — The New Slimline
One of the great revolutions in handgun manufacture is the polymer frame, striker-fired revolution. Glock led the way and still dominates the market today. Arguably, Glock remains first with the most. The Glock 48 is perhaps two ounces lighter than the Glock 19 9mm and otherwise similar in dimension—save for the thinner grip frame and slide, so why do you need the Glock 48? This article has the answer!
Firearm History
Dirty Harry’s Hogleg — S&W Model 29 .44 Magnum
If ever there was a firearm that should receive title billing in a movie, it was the Smith and Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum used in Dirty Harry. The synergistic combination of Eastwood’s inimitable presence and the Model 29’s unparalleled power created an enduring cinematic icon. At a time when the Age of Aquarius threatened to castrate American virility, Dirty Harry gently reminded the world that we Americans were still the baddest boys on the block.