Ammunition

New: Winchester 350 Legend Cartridge

By CTD Blogger   February 14, 2019

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“The 350 Legend is a high-performing, straight-walled cartridge that dominates in velocity, energy, recoil, and affordability, all of which are vital to our customers,” said Matt Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “Winchester is dedicated to innovation and it’s paramount that we continue to deliver meaningful, technology driven products that have a tremendous impact on the hunting and shooting sports industry.”

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Concealed Carry

Review: Glock 48 9mm Pistol — The New Slimline

By Wilburn Roberts   February 13, 2019

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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!

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Safety and Training

To Shoot Faster, Stop Thinking

By David Kenik   February 10, 2019

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There are a couple of often-used axioms when it comes to speeding up our draw stroke and shooting: “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast” and “reduce motion to increase speed,” also known as “Conservation of Motion.” Both concepts are valid. It certainly makes sense that the fewer number of movements that you make and the less distance that you cover, the faster your action will be, but many things are easier said then done.

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Firearms

Long Distance Personal Defense Guns

By John Bibby   February 8, 2019

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Most of us who carry daily make a choice between comfort and ease of shooting with our choice in EDC pistols. I happen to carry a full size M&P 9mm. As an early concealed carry person, I was sure carrying such a gun would be noticed by everyone and be super uncomfortable. Over time, I gradually learned how to conceal better and more comfortably.

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Ammunition

Fiocchi .22 LR — Plinking and Beyond

By Wilburn Roberts   February 6, 2019

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One of the best uses for the .22 LR is training youngsters to shoot. The cartridge offers a mild report, is inexpensive, and is plentiful at present, and its accuracy with the right load is excellent. Any ammunition may be used for this pastime or for training. Most often, the most inexpensive ammunition is used. This is OK as far as it goes. However, when you are firing at targets and attempting to shoot to the best of your ability, you will value accuracy more.

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News

South Dakota Passes Constitutional Carry, Governor Noem Signs Bill

By CTD Blogger   February 5, 2019

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On January 31, 2019, Governor Kristi Noem signed her first bill into law. The bill was SB47, South Dakota Constitutional Carry. That makes South Dakota the 14th state to pass Constitutional carry legislation—only 36 more to go, and Oklahoma looks to be vying to be the 15th state…

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General

The Scout Scope

By Bob Campbell   February 4, 2019

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The scout scope is a riflescope mounted forward of the receiver on the barrel. While this type of mount has been used for many years, in modern use the arrangement is called a scout scope. Thus, the obvious feature of the Scout Rifle is a forward mounted scope. This profile is similar to Colonel Jeff Cooper’s Scout Rifle concept and worthy of field work today.

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General

Tips for Improving #RangeDayFriday Firearm Photography

By David Kenik   January 31, 2019

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Share your range and build pics with us, and be entered to win a new firearm! This month’s gun giveaway features the Patriot Ordnance Factory Renegade AR-15. Are you more of a gun fan than a gun photographer? No sweat! We have the tips to handle the photo portion. That way you can just concentrate on the build and boom!

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Ammunition

Review: 6.5 Creedmoor versus .308 Winchester

By Wilburn Roberts   January 30, 2019

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Cartridge selection is critical when deciding on a new rifle. For example, should you select the flashy new 6.5 Creedmoor or venerable .308? The answer depends of factors such as whether you will be hunting, if you plan on shooting 500 or 1,000 yards, recoil tolerance, availability, and several other factors tackled by the author in this head-to-head review.

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Firearms

Range Report: Smith and Wesson’s Fun Gun The K-22

By Bob Campbell   January 28, 2019

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Smith and Wesson introduced the most successful revolver of all time in 1899. The Military and Police or .38 Hand Ejector was manufactured in the millions and once armed three-quarters of the police in America. Becoming the Model Ten in 1957, the K frame revolver is the ideal size for daily carry and a well-balanced handgun.

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