GEAR
THE STUFF YOU NEED FOR "HANDGUNNING"
Accessories
Practical Go-To Gear
Practical gear may fluctuate on different hunting trips, but good lights will almost always be needed at some juncture. Regardless of what you carry in your...
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The Joys of Ballistol
You experienced shooters and professional tinkerers out there likely already know many of the uses for this stuff, but for those youngsters reading this,...
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GlockStore Slide Cutting...
Got a GLOCK? Not an MOS optics-ready version? No problem. GlockStore is offering a quick turnaround slide-cutting service to make your classic GLOCK slide...
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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...
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Moore’s Law Meets...
Moore’s Law said processing power would double approximately every 18 months. For shooters, it offers benefits, too, like the paradigm-changing Garmin...
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Simtek StealthALERT...
Safes and lockboxes are a necessity for responsible gun storage and security from theft, but wouldn’t it be great to know if someone was messing with them...
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CLEANING
GUN CLEANING SUPPLIES, TIPS AND TRICKS
The Joys of Ballistol
You experienced shooters and professional tinkerers out there likely already know many of the uses for this stuff, but for those youngsters reading this,...
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Breakthrough Clean...
Breakthrough Clean Technologies' new suppressor cleaner is water-based, like its Military solvent, and contains no ammonia, but it’ll still help you get...
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OTIS Technology New...
I’ve been an OTIS Technology cleaning system fan for as long as I can remember. The innovative breech-to-muzzle cable systems made us all reconsider the...
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Spotlight New Gear...
Guns and the gear to carry and outfit them. Check out 2022's latest.
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Shooting Iron: The Most...
S&W Model 10 Military & Police .38 Specials are point and shoot, home guns. No more practical, down-to-earth, no-nonsense handgun has ever existed.
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Georgia on My Mind and...
Dave Workman updates readers on the Georgia gubernatorial campaign and his winter leather project.
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HOLSTERS
INSIDE, OUTSIDE AND EVEN UPSIDE DOWN CARRY OPTIONS
Vedder Holster Wedge
Every time someone shares they’re struggling with appendix carry, I immediately ask if they’ve tried a “wedge.” The idea is you stick a piece of...
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Flat As A Pancake
A discussion of a specific class of concealment holsters, known generically as the “Pancake.” I’ve always admired the concept of the Pancake rig,...
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The S&W Fighting 500
I should receive very few arguments about using “enough gun” about this little test. Is it “too much gun?” I’d imagine your perspective on the...
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Three IWB Options from...
I think 1911 Government models get a bad rap. Sure, few would argue about their proven ability in fights, at least as far as pistols go, but there are lots...
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Restoring a Classic...
If you like old guns, you probably also like old holsters. I’ve collected a nice assortment of vintage leather over the years from digging through the box...
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Solutions for Big, Less...
Like any of us who carry a firearm for whatever reason, I need holsters. And like most of us who live the concealed carry lifestyle, I’m not a big-shot...
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KNIVES
This River Cuts
White River Knives has never been a company to flood the market annually with the latest, greatest trends that may or may not play out in the cutlery...
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60 Years Strong!
The venerable Buck 110 celebrates its 60th anniversary of non-stop production, a run that continues to defy the odds in a competitive world where the major...
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Blade-Blank Build
If you’re reading this, it means you’re probably into knives. Knives serve a variety of purposes — from everyday chores to wilderness survival to...
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Army of Steel
Last time we checked in with the folks at Spartan Blades, they had formed Pineland Cutlery, Inc. with plans to expand their line by infusing more affordable...
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Brothers In Steel
There is a special bond between our U.S. Military Veterans that spans generations of dedicated service to our country through wars,
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American Tomahawk's...
Wait a tic … this does not look like any tomahawk I know. I do love the sheer handiness of the traditional Model 1 and 2 hawks
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LIGHTS & LASERS
Practical Go-To Gear
Practical gear may fluctuate on different hunting trips, but good lights will almost always be needed at some juncture. Regardless of what you carry in your...
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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...
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Streamlight TLR-8 sub
The “sub” in this one hints at its small and (extremely) light nature. Designed for compact carry guns like the GLOCK 43X and 48,
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Hung By The Lanyard Until Dead
Most consider the lanyard an asset, and if used correctly it probably is. But without an awareness of what it is, how it should be set up, and potential...
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Less-Offensive EDC Tools
We talk about firearms for self-defense, and less-lethal options to a lesser, but still respectable degree. What we never discuss is non-lethal —...
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Streamlight ProTac 2.0 &...
This year at SHOT Show 2023, Streamlight announced a variety of new lights for just as many purposes. Tom McHale takes a look at the three new ProTac 2.0...
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Sights & OPTICS
BETTER OPTIONS FOR HITTING THE TARGET
Trijicon RCR
The new Trijicon RCR encloses the important stuff in a destruction-proof housing. I’ve quite literally smashed one repeatedly into a 2x6 board and it just...
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GlockStore Slide Cutting...
Got a GLOCK? Not an MOS optics-ready version? No problem. GlockStore is offering a quick turnaround slide-cutting service to make your classic GLOCK slide...
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Holosun EPS Carry
Enclosed dot sight benefits now apply to compact versions, too. The Holosun EPS Carry also encloses the emitter inside a durable aluminum and glass housing...
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XS R3D 2.0 Night Sights
New stuff from XS Sights. With all the recent announcements, XS is becoming even more of the leading DIY gun upgrade company.
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A DIY You Can Actually Do...
The folks at XS Sights have made an easy DIY project more approachable and more affordable by combining upgraded sights with the tools you need to swap out...
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Sight Installation Done...
The XS GUNSMITH-Series Sight Pusher Kit for GLOCK is a refreshing change and a new way to tackle this sometimes challenging job.
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