GEAR
THE STUFF YOU NEED FOR "HANDGUNNING"
Accessories
Protecting Hands & Eyes
For some running-and-gunning drills, I wear gloves and kneepads, which keep me out of trouble. I wear Bolle Sentinel Platinum eye protection and Ironclad...
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Emerson Edges
When the first Gulf War in Iraq rocked the world in 1990, little did those in the cutlery industry know they were about to witness the most explosive times...
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5.11 Tactical Skyweight...
New from 5.11 Tactical, the Skyweight Utility Chest Pack and Skyweight Survival Chest Pack are lightweight, compact and versatile options for off-body carry.
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Nexbelt x Safariland L930...
Designed specifically for the firearms industry, the new L930 Nylon EDC Belt is the result of a collaboration between Nexbelt and The Safariland Group.
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The .45 Caliber M1911...
You know Tom Laemlein. Among other things, he produces stunning pictorial weapons history articles. You’ve seen him here in Handgunner and in our Old West...
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Heimdall’s Workshop V.1...
Heimdall's Workshop creates limited runs of very stylish and high-quality wristwatches. The M4 series of watches aim to honor the battle-proven platform of...
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CLEANING
GUN CLEANING SUPPLIES, TIPS AND TRICKS
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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Frankford Arsenal Platinum...
Frankford Arsenal's Platinum Series Rotary Tumbler holds an impressive amount of brass, capable of cleaning up to 1,000 pieces of .223 brass at a time.
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Handgunner Editor Picks:...
The Infante Ultrasonic Gun Cleaner impressed with its quick work of carbon on an AR bolt carrier group and in revitalizing my gummed up .22 pistol. The...
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HOLSTERS
INSIDE, OUTSIDE AND EVEN UPSIDE DOWN CARRY OPTIONS
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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Boutique Holsters
Mainstream leather companies provide a wide selection of products, from holsters to slings, cartridge carriers, and more. There are occasions when the...
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False Assumptions!
I’m saying you can carry a larger gun concealed — every day even. To be clear, I’m not talking about one more powerful or in a larger caliber
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Bravo Concealment LINKed...
If you’re an appendix carrier or considering the method, a spare mag solution is clearly in the benefits column. Consider the new LINKed Holster from...
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Driving While Armed
The trickiest things about carrying inside a vehicle are being mindful of changing laws driving cross country, being able to access the arm while driving...
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Galco Parabellum 2.0...
What's better than one spare mag? Two! Galco’s newly improved Parabellum 2.0 Shoulder System carries both pistol and spare magazines in a horizontal...
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KNIVES
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, but now the company is...
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Sharp Dressers!
Havalon Knives are well known in the hunting and fishing segments of the outdoors market for pushing the envelope of replaceable scalpel-bladed knives...
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Woox Throwing Axes
These Thunderbirds are optimized for flight. The handle is smooth to allow a predictable and hang-up-free release. For throwing, you want the Thunderbird to...
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Emerson Edges
When the first Gulf War in Iraq rocked the world in 1990, little did those in the cutlery industry know they were about to witness the most explosive times...
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Purposeful: Spyderco’s...
When it comes to the YoJumbo, Spyderco’s upsized version of the Wharncliffe-bladed Yojimbo, it helps to know a bit about its intended use and the mind...
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How Not to Kill a Snake
He warped around at the speed of heat, immediately striking and striking again while I desperately crab-walked backward, one-handing shots at him while he,...
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LIGHTS & LASERS
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, SA Hellcat, SIG P365...
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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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The Tactics Of Light
We shouldn’t shoot at what we can’t identify and much of what cops and even civilians do is often done in altered light environments. Some understanding...
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Handgunner’s Gift Guide:...
Before we get into this, let’s clear up one thing. It’s perfectly fine to buy these gifts for yourself. Hey, you deserve it!
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Sights & OPTICS
BETTER OPTIONS FOR HITTING THE TARGET
ATN X-Sight 5: The Next...
Don’t let its light weight and compact size fool you, the new ATN X-Sight 5 is feature packed.
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Holosun EPS Carry
You will become spoiled rotten by the reticles on many of Holosun’s new red dot sights and this compact model has it too. Rather than a simple dot (you...
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Rival Arms X1 Red Dot Sight
Rival Arms expands its offerings with the X1 Red Dot, a 3 MOA red dot ideally suited for use on defensive pistols, target pistols, rifles, hunting and...
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Use Your Sights In A Gunfight?
Fortunately, technology has erased the need for compromise. It’s now possible to have precise sight alignment without ever taking your focus from where it...
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A Taste Of Carry Optics
Carry optics. Passing fancy in concealed carry, or true state of the art? The answer depends on the needs of the user and the gear chosen.
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Gunnysack: Axeon MDPR1 Red...
Need an affordable pistol optic? Check out the Axeon MDPR1. Distributed by Umarex USA, you’ll find this one available for a little over a hundred bucks...
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