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    Within every legendary handgun company there are individual product lines, generally centered around a specific application, or in modern Tacti-Speak, a “mission” (although...

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    Turquoise grips from nature belong on an impressive gun, like this Colt .38 Super 1911 in bright stainless finish. Polishing, too, is less about just the pretty than what it...

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  • Ruger Security-9


    The Ruger Security-9 is arguably the best value in a domestically produced defensive handgun today. This new Ruger pistol sports plenty of whiz-bang features along with a price...

Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X

Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X USB / TLR-1 HL-X

The Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X USB/TLR-1 HL-X is a versatile...

Springfield Armory XD Mod.3

First Look: Springfield Armory XD Mod.3

The Springfield Armory XD Mod.3 OSP 9mm pistol offers...

A selection of 1791 EcoCarry Synthetic IWB Holsters

1791 EcoCarry Synthetic IWB Holsters

1791 Gunleather's new EcoCarry holsters are made from a...

Whether you are a secret agent undertaking missions of daring and intrigue or just some dude who wants to keep his family safe in a world gone nuts, the Masada Tactical is truly optimized iron.
Precision, Power and Protection

The tricked-out IWI Masada Tactical will walk and talk on the range. Fully outfitted with the light, sight and can, the gun is both placid and controllable.
Read Full Article Will Dabbs, MD
Elements Of Concealed Carry

The elements are part and parcel to one other and each piece fits the other much like the pieces of a child’s wooden puzzle. If all the pieces fit, the...
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The .32 H&R Doesn’t Fall Short

Among handgunners, there’s a need for a cartridge between the power of the .22 rimfire and the .357 Magnum. Everyone agrees on the versatility and joy the...
Read Full Article Jeff "Tank" Hoover
Democracy Is Terrifying

As I sit typing these words, our country is in the throes of the most acrimonious presidential election in recent history. As far as I can tell, it is...
Read Full Article Will Dabbs, MD
New Springfield Armory Optics-Ready...

Red dot handgun sights have become mainstream. Now, Springfield Armory offers numerous 1911 pistols ready for the optics of your choice.
Read Full Article Tom McHale
Spotlight New Gear November/December...

Guns and the gear to carry and outfit them. Check out 2024’s latest.
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What Does Top Dollar Get You?

My own shooting career has moved through something of a “U” shaped curve when it comes to the handguns in my ownership. First, when I was younger and...
Read Full Article Clayton Walker
The Real Dobe Grant

One of Skeeter Skelton’s most beloved fictional characters he wrote about was Dobe Grant. Anyone reading his stories loved the rugged character, and many...
Read Full Article Jeff "Tank" Hoover
The Batavia Massacre

The sordid story of the Batavia Massacre serves simply to illustrate that, if left to our own devices, human beings are indeed reliably bad.
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Make Your Own .45 Shotshells

I have been experimenting with making shotshells for a 45 ACP. What I’m presenting here is an “almost complete” project. I’ve been standing on the...
Read Full Article Lindsey Bertomen

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Ruger Custom...

Oh, hi Paul,” I said, answering the phone. It’s always nice to hear from Paul Pluff as he’s usually the bearer of news of note. Paul is a dear old...
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Gemini Customs:...

I’ve known Marc Morganti, founder of this one-man show called Gemini Customs, for almost 20 years. After nearly two decades of association you learn much...
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Pedigreed...

Those of us who care about such obscure things like founders of modern gun companies likely have the name Carl Walther burned into our collection of neurons...
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The Buck Rocks...

Buck Knives has brought to bear some iconic outdoors knives over the years. The Buck 110, the hottest selling folding knife ever for one. On the fixed-blade...
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Northern...

Made of a mostly lead alloy, this bullet has a copper bottom on it to scrape away any “fouling” that may pollute your barrel. Northern Precision Custom...
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Pistolsmithing:...

Small and light S&W J-frames are perfect for everyday carry. Frames come in both steel and aluminum, exposed and hammerless versions.
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Custom Colt 1911 in .38 Super with a set of Santa Fe Stoneworks turquoise grips.
A Beautiful Colt 1911 ......

The story behind our Nov/Dec cover gun, a Custom Colt 1911 in .38 Super with a mirror-polish finish and outfitted with a set of Santa Fe Stoneworks...
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Walther PP & PPK/S
New Walther PP and...

At long last, Walther is releasing a slew of new models, including a factory threaded PPK/s model and the classic longer PP profile. Here's an overview of...
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Banish that Blemish! A Maintenance Tip to Keep Your Guns Pristine
Banish that Blemish!

Scuffs and scratches can be tough to remove, but here's a cheap and easy gun maintenance tip to help keep your guns pristine.
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