Range Reports
Cimarron’s Wild Bunch 1911
There are many like it, but the Cimarron 1911 Wild Bunch stands alone. Check out why Bob Campbell recommends this particular model 1911 for Cowboy Action Shooting.
Reviews
Find only the best gun and gear reviews here. This section is devoted to exploring the uses, specifications, features and performances of the latest firearms, ammunition, parts and accessories to hit the market.
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Concealed Carry
Throwback Thursday—The SCCY CPX-2
The SCCY CPX 2, with the 9mm Luger, is lightweight, fires a powerful cartridge and is perfect for personal defense and concealed carry. This handgun is reliable, fits in the hand well, has controllable trigger action, features good sights and has good manufacturer support.
Range Reports
Range Report: Smith and Wesson SD40
Searching for a new reliable handgun within a tight budget isn’t as hard as you may think. Bob Campbell reviews the Smith & Wesson SD 40 .40 caliber pistol and proves its accuracy, concluding it makes a great gun for self-defense.
Reviews
Galco Ankle Lite Ankle Holster
Still trying to find the right gun holster? Guest blogger Lori Winstead has an answer. She’s found that the Galco Ankle Lite ankle holster is a great fit for her EDC Ruger LCP. Here is her assessment.
Firearms
Hi-Point’s Affordable .45 Caliber Carbine
The Hi-Point carbine we are discussing retails for less than $300. I was surprised at the low price and by the performance of this firearm. This is a budget or economy firearm. It isn’t a tack driver at 100 yards, but then few firearms firing a pistol caliber cartridge are. The Hi-Point carbine is a credible home defender, a good recreational shooter, and in a pinch, it will do for small game at modest range. Did we mention the price?
Concealed Carry
SIG Sauer P238 Review
In our final installment of winners of the Blogger for a Day contest, Rachel McMurry reviews her new SIG Sauer P238 .380—a high quality and much-loved replacement to her Ruger LC380.
Firearms
Range Report: Springfield Range Officer Compact 1911
A few years ago, Springfield Armory introduced a pistol that became a great success. The Range Officer is a first-class target pistol well worth its modest price, offering a match-grade barrel and accuracy potential that will win any match. Recently, Springfield has offered the concept in a downsized 1911. Does it live up to Springfield Armory 1911’s legacies? Read to find out in this range report.
Firearms
Why is the SIG Sauer P226 Scorpion Such a Great Pistol?
Justin Poynter entered The Shooter’s Log’s Be a Blogger for a Day contest and won. When asked to pick a topic, he immediately selected his SIG Sauer P226. Read on to see why the neophyte blogger, and son of a police chief believes the SIG Sauer Scorpion to be a great pistol.
Reviews
S&W M&P 22c
Are you a fan of the Smith & Wesson M&P series of handguns? Guest blogger and pistol instructor, Lori Winstead finds the M&P 22c (Compact) an excellent training gun. Find out why it is one of her new favorites in this gun review.
Firearms
Glock 42 Review
Will the new subcompact Glock 42 .380 ACP replace this veteran police officer’s trusty snubnose .38? Read guest blogger Ron Horner’s account of his time with the Glock 42.