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 >
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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.
Ammunition
Is the .22 LR Suitable for Defense?
Most victims meet the perpetrator, at least in part, through some action of their own. Some students want to qualify for NRA courses or concealed carry with .22 pistols. That’s ok for beginners as the .22 is the most excellent training cartridge we have. However, using the .22 Long Rifle cartridge for defense requires quite a stretch, but there is some merit and history to consider.
Firearms
Top 5 New Firearm Introductions for 2018 (That we know about…)
Firearms have flown off the shelves for the past couple of years due to panic buying followed by rebates to clear overstocked shelves. That makes 2018 a prime target for new innovation, models, colors, and everything else that makes a shooter’s blood boil and wallet open wide. Here are five new introductions that caught our eyes.
Firearms
My Favorite Handguns — A Rotating List
I have been shooting since I was nine years old. My grandfather taught me firearm safety and the .22 rifle.…Read More >
Firearms
By the Numbers: America’s Top 5 Pistols
If there is one thing we all love, it is a good debate over which gun is best. The regulars all make the list, and that is fine, but the creativity and opinions of the readers is really what’s eye opening and makes it a good a read. That being said, this list is strictly based on national sales numbers, so it’s perfect fodder for a good shredding—do your worst. This first, of a three part series, focuses on the top five selling pistols.
Firearms
Range Report: Ruger SR1911 10mm
Ruger’s latest SR1911 is a bold step. The 10mm auto cartridge is a powerful number that gives handgunners a viable cartridge for long-range use and hunting of medium-sized game. It is suitable for defense against animals and a viable service and personal defense cartridge. The SR1911 differs considerably from previous pistols and may arguably be one of the best 10mm 1911 handguns ever built.