Firearms

SIG P226 — 9mm Small Grip, Short Trigger Mod

The SIG P226 is a great gun—with the small grip and short trigger option, it’s gets even better. In this Range Report, Bob Campbell puts the P226 with the Short Trigger Mod through its paces by firing 2,500 rounds! Read the full story for the results.

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Ammunition

Range Report: Federal Trophy Bonded Tip Vital Shok

Federal’s proven reputation for quality is secure its new Trophy Bonded Tip Vital Shok. The 62-grain Trophy Bonded loading is accurate and as you will see, expands reliably. If you only have one all-around .223 Rem round, Federal’s Trophy Bonded Tip Vital Shok is a contender for the top of the list.

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Ammunition

Ruger ARX Ammunition — It’s Wicked Look Is Only Surpassed by Its Performance

Ruger’s ARX load uses a uniquely fluted bullet of copper and polymer composite. The bullet is a lightweight for the caliber in every offering, which means high velocity. This translates to high energy for the caliber. But handgun ammunition is not about speed, it is about performance. Read the full story to see how Ruger’s new ARX ammunition performed at the range.

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Ammunition

If You Have Not Yet, You Should Be Switching to the 9mm

The whole “Larger Calibers Are More Deadly” debate begs certain questions, such as why did the FBI go back to the 9mm if the 10mm was so much better? Why have the Navy SEALs used the SIG P226 in 9mm as their primary sidearm for decades? Surely they could handle a larger caliber, and at last check, they were in the business of killing bad guys. Read the full story to find out why.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

Are You Using the Right Choke Tube? Trulock Chokes Tubes Will Improve Your Game

Improving your shotgun shooting can come down to a few factors: shooting form, your eye-hand coordination, and firearm technology. Trulock Choke Tubes can’t do much about your coordination. But its choke tubes, and the technology behind them, can and will help your shotgun perform better for the intended type of shooting.

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How-To

10 Tips for Snow Geese Success

If you’ve never hunted snow geese, you have at least one item left on your bucket list! There is a special conservation season to save the tundra removes several restrictions and ensures the action will be fast and your barrel overheated. Electric calls, no limit, no plugs and extended mags… Make your snow goose season count with these tips.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

5 Ground Blind Essentials

Whether it is due to age and not wanting to climb trees or you are simply looking for a tactical advantage against ol’ Tommy Three Toes, a ground blind is a critical weapon in every hunter’s bag of tricks. Maximize your ground blind hunting experience with these five key accessories.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

A Case for Crimson Trace

There is plenty to write—and talk—about when it come to Crimson Trace. With more than 200 laser sights, and with more green laser sights than the rest of the laser industry combined, Crimson Trace makes a strong case that it is the nation’s leading laser sight manufacturer.

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Firearms

Classic Rifles

Today we have the most powerful, accurate and reliable rifles ever built, but the great rifles of the past served the great men of the time well. They are rugged, durable and still well suited to hunting and recreational use. Did your favorite make the list?

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Firearms

Range Report: Beretta’s M9 Civilian Version

When the United States Army adopted the Beretta M9, it was quite a surprise to many of us. The apple cart wasn’t upset; it was wrecked. The Beretta replaced the long-serving 1911A1 .45-caliber pistol. While there are many fans of the 1911, there are also many detractors and some who felt the pistol was long overdue for replacement.

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