Concealed Carry
Custom Carry Guns: Pros and Cons
When I choose a concealed carry handgun, I look at several factors. First: conceal-ability. While some may be able to…Read More >
Tag: Home Defense
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Gear, Parts and Accessories
Review: TRUGLO Rifle Scopes and Sights
I have used TRUGLO products for many years, always with good results. While the warranty is good, I have never…Read More >
AR-15s
10 Ways to Keep Your AR and AK Running
As a young man, the family and friends I grew up with were hunters. The rifles and shotguns they used…Read More >
Ammunition
A Closer Look at Federal’s New Short Shells
The most formidable of home defense weapons is the 12-gauge shotgun. Powerful and fast handling, the shotgun gives a trained…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Tisas 1911 Handguns
When we have major responsibilities–family, house, vehicle, education, etc.—we sometimes push aside our wants and keep our needs first on…Read More >
Consumer Information
A Look at the Springfield 1911 Lightweight Operator .45 ACP
Previously, we reviewed the Springfield Armory Loaded Operator. The Loaded Operator is a full-size, Government Model, steel-frame handgun with a…Read More >
Firearms
A Look at the Springfield 1911 Loaded Operator .45 ACP
In my opinion, the most solidly built, reliable, and useful of all personal defense handgun designs is the 1911—given a…Read More >
Firearms
Review: The New, Less-Expensive Ruger 10/22
Ruger has offered good-quality firearms to working people for more than 70 years. The Ruger 10/22 is among the most…Read More >
Ammunition
Review: Federal HST 10mm
Federal Cartridge Company has been a leader in service and personal defense ammunition for many years. The original Hi-Shock hollow…Read More >
AR-15s
History of the Colt AR-15 Rifle
Many of the great firearms in history underwent a protracted development period. Most were slow to gain acceptance. The Beretta…Read More >