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The 12 gauge Stevens 320 is affordable, reliable, fast handling and offers some comfort in a dangerous world. With a great pistol grip stock for rapid handling and many options for slugs, it is the author’s newest truck gun. Read the post for details and discover how to put it to good use as part of your personal defense arsenal.
The Henry Rifle is a reliable, cost-effective rifle for hunting, target practice and pest control. Manufactured with modern methods, it also includes wood and blue steel and the lever-action gives you great control. Read the post to discover more features.
Among the most impressive of the new generation of wonder 9 pistols is the Smith and Wesson M&P Shield, chambered for the 9mm Luger. Although a a variation on the Smith and Wesson Military and Police self-loading pistol, it differs considerably from the other M&P pistols. It is trim, lightweight and has a great fit in the hand.
The Ruger LC9 is a lightweight, with a great grip and great design features including combat-worthy sights. It is accurate and a great addition for anyone needing a good defense pistol Read the post for details.
The ATI 1911 is an affordable, reliable handgun with many choices, including the rugged Titan. Read this post for all the details.
The Ruger LCR is the most modern and innovative revolver in the world, lightweight and with excellent features. Red this review for more benefits.
There are two great service-grade types in the 1911 handgun—stainless steel handguns are good, serviceable pistols for hard use and commander-size handguns are a good choice for concealed carry. After all, if there were a legitimate criticism of the 1911 pistol, it would be size and weight. The 1911 is thin and heavy. Ergonomics are excellent and beyond question. The attributes of the type make modification, and even redesign, desirable as long as you keep the advantages. Read more…
While I do not recommend the single-action revolver as a front line defensive handgun, it is surprising how often it comes up in my training classes, or in conversation at the gun shop, that folks rely on these handguns. If the gun is reliable and well made, and the shooter is familiar with the action, they could do worse. Bob Campbell goes on to make his case for single actions and .45 Colt cartridge. What’s you opinion?
Read this post for the details on the long-awaited Glock 41 .45 ACP long-slide you can carry all week and use on an IDPA course on the weekend. It is lighter than the Model 21 Gen 4, has more grips to fit more hands and is a light carry that makes shooting look easy even though it is not.
The Taurus M44 .44 Magnum combinedf with .44 Special ammunition is a perfect weapon to protect your home. It’s also hard to beat when defending yourself against animals. Reliability, accuracy and power at a fair price … a hard combination to beat. Read this post for the details on range results and the best ways to practice using this heavy duty revolver.