Gear, Parts and Accessories

Product Review: Kel-Tec CL-42, CL-43

Kel-Tec CNC, Inc. is firmly committed to the development and production of original, unique, high-performance firearms. Yeah, yeah, yeah… we all know that, but did you know that Kel-Tec, one of America’s favorite gun makers, also makes some of the best flashlights on the market? Here’s a couple of product reviews you can’t miss.

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Ammunition

Q & A: American Eagle Syntech TSJ Ammunition

American Eagle raised the bar in target ammunition with its revolutionary new Syntech lineup. Cloaked in an extraordinary synthetic jacket that tips conventional range wisdom on its ear, Syntech ammo shoots smoother, safer, cooler and cleaner than anything on the market. Want to know more? Read the full Q&A here.

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Firearms

Savage 10/110 BA Stealth Rifles

Savage has teamed with Drake Associates to expand its “BA” line of long-range chassis rifles. The new Model 10/110 BA Stealth is a lighter, more compact option in the BA line. It features a factory-blueprinted model 10/110 barreled action mated to a custom version of the Drake Hunter/Stalker monolithic chassis, which has been modified to Savage’s specifications and more.

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Firearms

Smith & Wesson M&P SHIELD Pistol — Slim, Concealable, .45 AUTO

Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that it is now offering its popular M&P Shield pistol in .45 AUTO. Smith & Wesson’s M&P45 Shield is a slim, concealable, lightweight, striker-fired polymer pistol.

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Safety and Training

Why You Might Need Multiple Home Defense Plans

If you’re like me, on your nightstand you have a gun in a rapid access safe and at least one flashlight next to it. You will also have developed and practiced a home defense plan with your family so that your actions are second nature should you ever have a home invasion. But, for some people, this still may not be enough.

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Firearms

Range Report: Springfield Armory EMP 4

I know there are a lot of fans of the 9mm—particularly after the FBI switched back to the 9mm and a ton of police departments followed suit. On the other hand, the .45 ACP has it followers led by the champions of the 1911. The solution? How about a purpose built 1911 for the 9mm. It’s sacrilege to some and perfection to others, but how it performs is all that really counts.

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Firearms

Range Report: Kel Tec CMR 30

A few years ago, Kel Tec introduced the PMR 30 .22 Magnum pistol. The company is known for affordable innovation and performance, and this pistol was no exception. With good accuracy, light weight, and a 30-round magazine capacity, this handgun became the ultimate rimfire plinker. As an outdoorsman’s pistol for hunting and pest control, the PMR 30 is a great piece. Kel-Tec has now followed up with the carbine version, the CMR 30.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

AR DIY: Adding a Precision Sniper Stock

The right tools and a few minutes of times can drastically improve your AR’s ability to make a precision shot—especially at distance. Here is a review of Magpul’s PRS GEN3 and American Built Arms’ Urban Sniper Stock (USS)—two precision rifle stocks to up your AR’s game.

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General

Will Your PDW Be Ready When You Need It? — Firearms and Reliability

Any of the individual millions of SIG, Beretta, Colt and Glock pistols may be expected to come out of the box running, but what about your personal handgun? You have the luxury of proofing the handgun for yourself. You should train, and you certainly should keep up with malfunctions and know the difference between firearm-, ammunition-, and shooter malfunctions.

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