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 >
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A History and Evaluation of the M14 and M1A – Part 1
The story of the M14 rifle really began during World War I. Perhaps earlier, but this is a good starting…Read More >
General
Maintaining Military Bolt-Action Rifles
Many of us own military bolt-action rifles that have been in service for more than 100 years. Even World War…Read More >
Airguns and Airsoft
New Product Round Up — SHOT Day 4
For those who may never have heard of the SHOT Show (Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade) it is the largest gun show in the world. Unfortunately, because it is a trade show, it is not open to the public. That does not mean you will not have a front row seat at The Shooter’s Log. We have been busy running from booth to booth to discover what’s new in Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Airguns, Accessories, and Optics.
Firearms
Low Capacity, High Efficiency
The trend in handguns has been toward increased capacity. Many revolvers have even gained a cartridge or two in modern designs. However, high capacity doesn’t always mean greater efficiency. Here are nine top performers
Firearms
Top 6 Carry Pistols for Beginners
Everyone starts somewhere and at sometime. Concealed carry is no exception. Everyone feels at least a bit self-conscious when they start carrying a handgun for self-defense. Choosing the right pistol that is not too small, not too big, and manageable through recoil is a good start. This article goes through a handful of factors to consider when choosing a handgun, as well as six tops picks.
Firearms
Review: Springfield M1A — When a .223 Just Won’t Do
Some time ago, I began upgrading my on duty gear by a great degree. During the war on terror, and…Read More >
Firearms
Range Report: Springfield TRP 1911
While designed for service use the pistol is suitable for competition and given proper leather, concealed carry. The TRP is a pistol that encourages shooting. You have got to see what it will do and the rewards are there are those willing to master the piece.
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
Range Report: Springfield XDE 9mm
With most new introductions in the concealed carry handgun market focused on polymer-frame striker-fired handguns, it is good to see that Springfield Armory has catered to the rest of us with a modern, polymer-frame double-action first-shot handgun with a decocker.