GEAR
THE STUFF YOU NEED FOR "HANDGUNNING"
Accessories
New Knives From Kershaw
Kershaw Knives turns 50 years old in 2024; their success is due in large part to their ability to adapt to a changing knife industry. When the first Gulf War in...
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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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The Right (And Wrong) Grips
The human hand is a marvelous device, an instrument of both great force and the utmost delicacy. The hand can be balled into a fist to punch you in the...
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Still the Standard
If there were ever a benchmark for quality in the modern-day cutlery world, Chris Reeve Knives has set the standard. For over 30 years, this knife...
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The SilencerCo Spectre 9
Appreciating the SilencerCo Spectre 9 alongside previous-generation fare is akin to comparing and contrasting a 1990s-era telephone wired to the wall with...
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The SilencerCo Switchback...
Featuring lightweight titanium and stainless-steel construction along with a uniquely modular design, the SilencerCo Switchback is the most versatile...
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CLEANING
GUN CLEANING SUPPLIES, TIPS AND TRICKS
OTIS Pro+ Bench Block
Handy, handy, handy. The new OTIS Technology Bench Block fits pretty much every firearm you might have in your collection. Whether working on rifles,...
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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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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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HOLSTERS
INSIDE, OUTSIDE AND EVEN UPSIDE DOWN CARRY OPTIONS
Falco 3D-Printed Holsters
How do you find the right holster for your specific combination of gun, light or laser? It can be tough. Will 3D Printing solve the holster dilemma?
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The Wrong Holster!
It's time to stir the pot just a bit and call out a type of holster that's popular with many for its price point and comfort. Yep, the floppy holster stinks...
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Carry Options: Holsters...
We test a lot of holsters around here, and the good news is there are a lot of great ones. Here's a look at some new models and some classics that have...
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The Mother Of Necessity
I’ll preface this by acknowledging up front I’m kind of a frugal fellow when it comes to spending money on something I can fix or replace with a little...
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BlackPoint Tactical Holsters
While BlackPoint Tactical makes plenty of holsters for smaller carry guns, they particularly shine in two areas: hiding large guns and customization. Want...
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Two Approaches To IWB Leather
While I’m often forced to use Kydex for long days outside in the South Carolina heat and humidity, it’s hard to beat the feel and comfort of a quality...
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KNIVES
Bill Moran: Master of the...
After several years of research, legendary knifemaker Bill Moran rediscovered the technique of making Damascus steel.
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New Knives From Kershaw
Kershaw Knives turns 50 years old in 2024; their success is due in large part to their ability to adapt to a changing knife industry. When the first Gulf War in...
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Picking A Trapper As...
There is an inherent beauty of a true pocketknife, and having a Case Trapper in your pocket provides comfort.
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Still the Standard
If there were ever a benchmark for quality in the modern-day cutlery world, Chris Reeve Knives has set the standard. For over 30 years, this knife...
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New Edge Knives
Today, savvy knifemakers travel the social media circuit from the comfort of their home offices. Talented custom knifemaker Kevin Smock represents this...
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The Hawk Strikes!
Rather than simply trying to “out-cool” the mainstream pack, which is the norm, Hawk Knives set specific, unique parameters or goals for what the knife...
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LIGHTS & LASERS
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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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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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
XS Sights DXT2 Pro Series
XS Has been making Big Dot sights for years. Are the accurate and precise? We explore and discuss the new DXT2 models.
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Upgrade Your Optic: The...
With its sleek design and advanced features, the Armasight Jockey clip-on sets a new benchmark in the world of thermal imaging.
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Handgun Optics Lessons ......
Carry optics are the new hotness in American police service pistols but they do have shortcomings and possible trouble spots. Carry optics are still in...
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New Springfield Armory...
Red dot handgun sights have become mainstream. Now, Springfield Armory offers numerous 1911 pistols ready for the optics of your choice.
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Fast And Secure Sight...
Upgrade GLOCK sights effortlessly with XS Sights' GUNSMITH-Series Sight Pusher. Made in the USA, it simplifies installation, ensuring precision without damage.
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To Sight Or Not To Sight
Historically, the issue of using the sights on a handgun is discussed calmly to a point of which technique is better — aimed fire or pointed fire.
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