Gear, Parts and Accessories
How to Mount a Riton Red Dot on a Ruger-5.7
I was jealous of my son’s FN Five-seveN pistol, but the price of that gun kept my obtaining one out…Read More >
Tag: Ruger Handguns
Ruger handguns and pistols
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Ammunition
Enhance Your Training With Rimfire/Centerfire Combos
For most of my working life, I’ve been an instructor in some field of endeavor — riding instructor, flight instructor,…Read More >
Ammunition
.327 Federal Magnum – Good for Defense?
Like many of you, I became a .45 believer some years ago. It was a combination of things: talking with…Read More >
Firearms
Ruger Single Six .22 LR — A Cowboy Gun Classic
Sometimes we laugh at the fellow who buys a Walther PPK after watching a James Bond epic or the gent…Read More >
Firearms
Ruger Blackhawk .357 Mag. Rundown
Personal defense, competition, and tactical use are among the reasons people buy handguns. When power is prioritized over magazine capacity,…Read More >
Concealed Carry
The 10 Best Concealed Carry Handguns of the Past 20 Years
When I was challenged to come up with the best, concealed carry handguns of the past 20 years, I set…Read More >
Firearms
Top 10 (New) Semi-Auto Pistols of 2018
Top 10 lists are always a reader favorite. Readers love to see their personal favorites among the top 10 list. They also like to leave blast-o-grams to the author decrying the list as a shame because their favorite did not make the list. Don’t blame the author, this list is all you, the reader or more appropriately the buyers’ top choices for 2018 based on sales.
Safety and Training
Tactical Mistakes and Myths — One Author’s Observations
Next to food, clothing, and shelter, the need for self-defense is prominent in our genes. You did not make many…Read More >
Firearms
Range Report: Mark IV 22/45 LITE
Ruger’s first departure from steel and aluminum construction was the Mark IV 22/45 Lite pistol. This is a polymer frame .22 caliber handgun meant to conform closely to 1911 .45 dimensions in order for the pistol to provide a good training understudy for the 1911-type handgun. It has done so, but also offers an excellent platform for anyone desiring a .22 caliber self-loading handgun.
Reviews
Throwback Thursday: .22 LR Competition Pistols: What to Buy, What Not to Buy
With ammo costs rising and availability falling, many shooters are turning to the .22 Long Rifle cartridge for affordable shooting fun. Rimfire competition shooting leagues are springing up across the country. New shooters are mastering the fundamentals of marksmanship, and experienced shooters are rediscovering that .22 LR competitions are a fun way to hone their skills. So, what should you look for in a competition .22 pistol? Read more on The Shooter’s Log at CheaperThanDirt.com.