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Vudoo Gun Works Möbius 1911
Vudoo Gun...

Vudoo Gun Works’ reimagined Möbius 1911 is available in three full-size models chambered in 9mm or .45 ACP with Novak adjustable sights and ships with...
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The Great Beyond

I’m currently perched atop Hadrian’s Wall in Northern England near the Roman fort of Vindolanda. The weather is uncharacteristically pleasant.
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Ghosts Of Christmas

For as far back as I can remember, the Christmas birthday I shared with my sister, who came along three years ahead of me, has been a double bit axe — and...
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Dear Santa …

Dear Santa, Since I’ve been pretty good this year, I’m asking for something on the huge size, present wise. Please don’t think me greedy, as this...
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From Outcast To...

It was 1938, and life was hard. The country and the world were still clawing their way out of the Great Depression, and people still knew genuine deprivation.
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Smith & Wesson Equalizer
Smith & Wesson...

Utilizing the same EZ-Rack system found in the M&P Shield EZ models, the Smith & Wesson Equalizer takes a more tactical approach. Watch Nic Lenze give you...
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Leave It To The...

You’ve got to be a masochist to enjoy the battle over gun rights in the Pacific Northwest, on both sides of the Columbia River, but you really do need to...
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Remembering...

I’ve met my share of great dogs during my life, most being more memorable, better mannered and friendlier than most people. None are bad, some are just...
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Ruger Security-380 Lite Rack Pistol
Ruger...

Ruger's all-new Security-380 Lite Rack Pistol was designed for new shooters, those who have a difficult time racking traditional slides, and anyone looking...
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James Smith and...

11.5-foot Tiger shark that had been caught by an angler a week before some two miles out to sea.
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Numbers Game

A recent Gallup poll on gun control contained some interesting numbers sure to have caused some consternation among gun prohibitionists, while underscoring...
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Mindset Matters:...

Shooting is the perfect mesh of gross and fine motor skills. However, there’s a seldom discussed component of shooting, and that’s the mental aspect of...
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Heritage Barkeep Boot
Boot Scootin'...

In a hands-on scuffle, a short barrel could do you some favors, especially in a bar in the Old West. In this First Look, Nic Lenze shows you the...
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The De-Evolution...

I have a nemesis. Webster’s Dictionary defines nemesis thusly, “The inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall.” I think that about sums...
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Executive Action

For the first time in several years, the Second Amendment Foundation has an executive director — 36-year-old attorney Adam Kraut of Pennsylvania, a...
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The Dueling...

We’ve all heard the axiom “an armed society is a polite society” and this was no more apparent during the early 1800s.
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Robert McLaren:...

As a species we are enthralled with seeing people explore their limits. Sometimes it is in the small things. “Would you rather do this by mouth or take a...
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Hide ‘N Seek

Winter months in the Pacific Northwest, upper Midwest and in the far Northeast are for concealed carry, and for that purpose, most people I know have more...
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Operation Nanny...

My latest “it” incident was the rescue of Nanny Goose, a large Chinese goose that apparently escaped from a nearby farm and was now residing in the...
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God’s Go-Kart

Kids today simply have no idea how cool it was to grow up in the 1970s. Telephones were the size of a loaf of bread and were tethered to the wall.
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safariland schema iwb holster
Safariland...

With a smaller footprint than traditional IWB offerings, the Safariland Schema is an optics-ready minimalist holster designed for subcompact firearms.
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Large Frontal Mass

“What makes the .45 ACP the best personal defense caliber?”
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For The Love of...

It was only a few years ago I learned about Merrill’s Marauder’s and mules, the famous unit who traversed Burma during WWII. Afterward, I wrote an...
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Taylors Firearms TC9 Series 1873 Cattleman replica
Taylor’s &...

Taylor’s & Company launched the TC9 Series of 9mm pistols which includes four reproduction models of the 1873 Cattleman revolver.
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phoenix jones
The...

Lots of people talk about being a superhero, Phoenix Jones actually did something about it.
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IWI UZI Pro SB First Look
The IWI UZI Pro

A classic with an update. The IWI UZI Pro SB is the star of this week's First Look.
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Order In The Court

The elections are over, but the dust certainly hasn’t settled on the legal battlefield where gun control has collided with the Second Amendment and the...
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Nature's Booster...

Eventually, you realize going huntin’ is synonymous with gone thinkin’, only now you have a legitimate excuse for being away from phones, computers and...
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streamlight tlr-8 sub
Streamlight...

Available with a red or green laser, the new ultra-compact and low profile Streamlight TLR-8 sub is a 500-lumen weapon-mounted tactical light.
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The Science...

In the case of nuclear fission, a small amount of matter actually transforms directly into energy.
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S&W equalizer
The S&W Equalizer

Next-gen EZ technology, low recoil impulse, and versatile magazine capacity, all in a compact footprint, make the S&W Equalizer an ideal concealed carry...
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Bacon And Eggs

Trust me on this, the world’s troubles — or at least your share of them — disappear in a hunting camp just as soon as breakfast bacon begins sizzling...
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Bisley...

Hitting four rams out of five shots was becoming regular. The 5.5” Ruger Bisley mid-frame flat top was impressive with its accuracy potential.
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Streamlight's...

The Streamlight ProTac 2.0 is a high-performance rechargeable handheld tactical light, offering extreme brightness and long run times.
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Rubicon

The President of the United States sat alone in the Oval Office behind the desk of presidents. The Resolute Desk was not as physically imposing as many...
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The Ayoob File

American Handgunner and GUNS Magazine readers have known Massad Ayoob over the years for his insight and careful analysis of self-defense incidents, and for...
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A Lightbulb Moment

Teaching my daughter to shoot came along quicker than I expected. I’d always secure my duty gun after every shift. It wasn’t my duty gun that piqued her...
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Springfield Hellcat New Colors
New Specialized...

Springfield Armory's Hellcat and Hellcat Pro 9mm pistols are now available in two new colors — Burnt Bronze and Robin's Egg Blue.
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The Benevolent...

Despite his relative youth, Derek Hanson was both an old soul and a saint. The kid seemed born to service. His capacity to articulate that altruistic spirit...
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Guns: Buy, Rent...

Are we actually buying, renting or leasing this latest addition to our battery? The question was brought home recently during my latest acquisition.
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Bankruptcy Strategy?

An Enlightening Few Minutes With SIG SAUER’s Govt. Affairs Veep
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The War Of The...

Humans go to war for a wide variety of reasons. During World War II, we fought against rank tyranny. We didn’t start it, but by God, we were going to...
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FN American Five-seveN MRD optics-ready pistol chambered in 5.7x28mm
FN America...

FN America introduced the Five-seveN MRD optics-ready pistol chambered in 5.7x28mm with a complete design update with a factory-milled slide to accept most...
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A...

What separates Republic Forge from everyone else is their attention to detail.
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Trim Length:...

One thing a lot of people overlook is case trimming, not to the maximum length shown on every cartridge diagram in every reloading manual I’ve ever seen...
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Tuck & Carry Runners From Alexo Athletica
Tuck & Carry...

The Tuck & Carry Runners from Alexo Athletica feature a patent-pending double-pocket carry system that allows you to conceal and carry safely whether...
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A Satirical...

Tolerance is the new holy gospel in America. Bigotry is the unforgivable sin of the Information Age. It doesn’t matter what good you might have otherwise...
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Barranti Leather...

There’s a lot going on at Barranti Leather Co. We all know Doc for the wonderful, vintage style leather gear he makes for our sixguns and semi-autos.
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Trigger Trash

Want to know a sure-fire way to alienate yourself and every other gun owner?
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ruger revolver sights from d&l sports
Heavy-Duty Ruger...

Machined from steel bar for ultra durability, D&L Sports' heavy-duty Ruger revolver sights are a direct replacement for sharp and frail adjustable sights.
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Bad Spellers of...

Spelling is a poor metric of a person’s raw intellect. The modern American education system invests truly breathtaking time and treasure contriving ways...
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A Final Walk:...

Walking the Military Crest trail was by far my favorite shooting activity of the series.
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One More Month

Traditionally, I’ll be in the midst of an elk season one month from now, and I’ve got all of my hunting gear together, the truck is gassed up, my rifle...
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Vara Safety Reach 2S
Vara Safety...

Ashley McGee goes over the specs and features of the biometric Vara Safety Reach 2S gun safe, as well as the installation.
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Barkeep Roses .22 LR Revolver
Exclusive...

In conjunction with Heritage Mfg., Davidson’s exclusive Barkeep Roses has a 2” barrel and features a bird’s-head grip engraved with roses and vines.
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The Immortal...

Human beings are waterproof, and personal comfort is a state of mind. I actually used to believe tripe like that.
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Hunting For Used...

Isn’t it funny how the older we get the more we like guns that are like us? You know, older, slightly used, maybe having a few interesting dings, scars...
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CCW Phenomenon

While next weekend will see me attending the annual Gun Rights Policy Conference in Dallas (well, actually Irving), Texas, a live face-to-face event for the...
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Davidson's Exclusive Girsan XLV Family
Davidson’s...

The XLV Exclusive from Davidson’s, produced with Girsan and imported by European American Armory, is available in four models.
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A Road Trip...

I studied mechanical engineering in college and got my commission in the Army at the same time. I was a pretty busy guy. However, each semester I made time...
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Lead Bullet...

Like many, gun magazines have corrupted me. Hopefully, I’m returning the favor to you. One of my biggest influences was the day I read about cast bullets...
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It’s The...

Ace Fernandez is walking proof one should never compete with a guy named “Ace,” and never, ever, underestimate anybody on a shooting range who has a...
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The Ride Makes...

I had a half-hour commute while in medical school. I needed a reliable low-mileage Ford Fungus with a decent air conditioner and a radio. What I bought was...
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Crossbreed Modular Belly Band 2.0
CrossBreed...

The Modular Belly Band 2.0 from CrossBreed boasts a polyester jersey outer shell that delivers a soft, form-fitting feel against the skin while maintaining...
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Shadow Systems...

Built on the same frames as all Shadow Systems pistols, the Foundation Series touts sleek ergonomics, real-world shootability and bet-your-life reliability.
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Ol' Dusty Is...

The gems I'm about to talk about are usually hidden under a bed, inside a forgotten closet, or perhaps residing at your safe's rear.
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Maloney Baloney

Clearly, soon-to-be former New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) has a visceral dislike of firearms, gun owners, gun makers and the Second...
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The Keeper of...

In the early sixties, a petite female college student was driving home alone for the holidays across rural Louisiana. She attended school another state...
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IWI Masada
The IWI Masada:...

This week, Nic Lenze takes his First Look at the IWI Masada, a pistol that offers everything you need in a 9mm striker-fired pistol, and for less money than...
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The Greatest...

I couldn’t have been older than seven. I was decked out in Wrangler jeans, a white T-shirt and cowboy boots and sporting a fresh buzz haircut — my...
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Projectile...

With Labor Day weekend approaching, serious hunters are heading to the gun range to make sure their hunting handgun or rifle is properly sighted — which...
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José “Pepe”...

Just what is it about politicians? It’s a bit like the timeless chicken or the egg conundrum. Were they all born criminals or does the system somehow make...
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Fix It Sticks Field Toolkit for GLOCK handguns
Fix It Sticks...

Fix It Sticks introduces its Field Toolkit designed specifically for GLOCK handguns.
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Holy Smokes …...

I remember years ago reading about a company in Alabama that offered a unique service. They get an “A” for effort and originality for their company...
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Justin Case

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is no friend of gun owners north of the border, and he probably doesn’t like us much down here, either, since we...
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Women’s...

Back in 1997 I deployed to Australia as part of Operation Tandem Thrust. While I can’t say that I personally ensured the security of Western civilization...
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Thoughts On The...

Sit back while we analyze Elmer Keith’s favorite .44 bullet, the Lyman 429421. It will be a review of sorts for you older codgers, while hopefully opening...
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The Numbers Will...

This time last month, the U.S. House of Representatives, with anti-gun Speaker Nancy Pelosi wielding the gavel and wearing a triumphant grin, passed by a...
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A Most...

I like stuff. At some point my poor kids will have to sort through all my junk. They’ll have a massive yard sale and call in an auction company for the...
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Wilson Combat EDC X9
Wilson Combat...

The Wilson Combat EDC X9 9mm defensive handgun sports a 3.25″ subcompact barrel and slide assembly.
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Sixguns And...

There’s no denying a sixgunners propensity for wheelguns. The very name states it. The diehards cling to their thumb-cockers while the more progressives...
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The Ripple Effect

A recent online survey by the Western Journal — which probably would not meet scientific standards — provided an opportunity for the firearms community...
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Cimarron Model No. 3 Schofield
Cimarron Model...

Nic Lenze sends some major .44-40 lead downrange on this week's First Look. Take a look at the classic 7" Model No. 3 Schofield from Cimarron Firearms.
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Them and Us …...

Puzzled, they just can’t understand our love for guns. Perhaps they simply refuse to do so because they’re so certain they’re right.
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Lead Reckoning

In our last installment, I was searching for a good load using a 200-grain lead SWC bullet for my .41 Magnum, a round that packs a punch but is kind to my...
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DL Sports 1911 Standoff Device
Custom Stand-Off...

A custom stand-off device from D&L Sports can be added to professional Model 1911 or GLOCK pistols for front-line duty personnel, entry teams, defensive...
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Spiritus Systems Fanny SACK
Spiritus Systems...

If you're having a hard time carrying in summer clothes, this First Look is for you. Nic Lenze takes a look at the Fanny SACK from Spiritus Systems.
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Why Don’t We...

I understand the motivation. I really do. It seems some deranged psychopath is shooting up a school every week. However, despite that sordid reality there...
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Bite The Bullet

Old handgunners like to stretch their shooting dollars, especially when bullets are in short supply and inflation makes them pretty pricey when they are...
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Springfield Armory XD OSP Slide Kit and Slide Assembly Conversion Systems
Springfield XD...

Springfield Armory's new XD OSP (Optical Sight Pistol) Slide Kit and Assembly options allow users to update their handgun for the use of modern red dot...
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The Jedi Master...

Sometimes it seems that half of my occupation as a physician is treating self-inflicted wounds. Were it not for drinking, smoking, and sloth I might have to...
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A Lost Talent?

While the gun prohibition lobby is continuing to reel over last month’s ruling by the Supreme Court striking down New York’s “good cause”...
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Springfield Armory XD-M in OD Green
Springfield...

Just in time for fall hunting season, Springfield Armory has released an exclusive variant of their XD-M® Elite 4.5" OSP™ 10mm developed specifically for...
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A Modest Proposal

More Gratitude, Less Ill-Informed Indignation
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IWI Jericho Enhanced
IWI Jericho...

In this First Look, Video Production Director Nic Lenze takes his first shots with the Jericho Enhanced, the updated version of the 9mm Jericho 941 pistol...
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Bill Ruger...

Of all the guns in my safe, most are Rugers. It’s not by mistake either. I knew darn well what I was doing while acquiring them.
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The Scramble

Probably before the anger subsided after the U.S. Supreme Court released its 6-3 ruling against New York state’s unconstitutional “good cause”...
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God’s Van de...

In general, soldiers aren’t stupid. We weren’t necessarily the smartest kids on the block, but it never was really a lack of intelligence that got us...
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Great Gear You...

You can never, and I mean never have enough 1911 magazines. Lynn Thompson, the mastermind behind Cold Steel, Inc. knows this! He’s done us a huge favor by...
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The Combat Master

This was hardly a full-size pistol, but the groundbreaking Detonics Combat Master — a remarkably well-built (and well-thought-out) compact .45 ACP...
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Accidents Happen

I was just trying to be helpful. We had company coming, and the back porch needed sweeping. This is an onerous chore. The screened-in porch plays home to a...
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Northern...

As handloading components continue to be in short supply and high demand, especially amongst less popularly used bullet diameters, Northern Precision has...
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