The idea of bulletproof backpacks is not new, but it is perhaps more relevant now than ever. I’ve been traveling with armor in one form or another for the last couple of years. With events like the bombing in New York, and just random crime why not have a little extra protection? Traditionally making a […]
HK P30 SK LEM Tabletop Video Review
Hammer-fired is smartly making a comeback. With the current trend of appendix carry folks are starting to appreciate the additional safety a hammer can provide. Pistols like the HK P30 offer a hammer to rest your thumb on while holstering. No amount of snagging or obstruction can pull the trigger without a clear tactile warning […]
Shots Fired: Smith & Wesson M&P 10 Sport and Nikon BLACK Scope
Not long ago we gave you a tabletop look at Smith & Wesson’s M&P 10 Sport. If you missed it, go back and see the report by following the link. I didn’t have much experience with rifles from Smith & Wesson and wondered if the rifle would be of any real quality, or just another […]
Are Handguns and Cars Alike?
There is what you want, what you have, and what you think you need. Ever wonder why there are so many makes and models of cars? After all these years one would think that the ideal car, truck, van, etc would have already been designed. It’s easy to laugh at such a thought when thinking […]
The Truth About Gun Tests: The Accuracy of Modern Firearms
Gun tests are everywhere. It seems that for every make and model there is a report of amazing results, especially if it’s in a pay-for-play magazine or on a pay-for-play YouTube channel. Countering those claims are often dozens of e-experts who claim the most terrible experiences ever not recorded. The truth is they could very likely all […]
FX-9 Pistol: Pure Fun
The FX-9 Pistol from Freedom Ordnance is pure fun. With receivers more than an inch shorter than other 9mm “AR” guns the FX-9 is quick handling. Feeding from ubiquitous Glock magazines makes magazine options plentiful and affordable. With a street price of around $600 it’s also one of the most affordable options out there for […]
Want to Fold Your Rifle? Three Choices, One Video
The PDW craze is upon us. After the ATF changed its opinion again to re-allow braces to be shouldered Americans have been busy building compact weapons that are easier to store, transport, and wield. Folding stocks are nothing new in the firearms world, but aftermarket options to retrofit folding mechanisms have grown. In the video […]
And Now For Something…Completely Different 45 Colt
The last eight years saw an unprecedented expansion of gun ownership in America. Some of us already owned a few before the “scare era” of gun buying began. Those who did now own dozen, and those who are new gun owners may have listened to the suggestions of others as to what to buy in […]
DSI Lightning 9mm Pistol-Caliber Carbine
As the popularity of pistol-caliber carbines grow, so does the list of options. Not long ago we brought you the Hailstorm by Dark Storm Industries. In our range experience with that pistol we wondered how the same build in rifle form would perform. So did you and so now we have the rifle version, Lightning, […]
First Look: Kahr Special “Tig” Edition ST9
American manufacturer Kahr most recently released an updated version of their popular carry guns. The S9 was our first look at this gun. If you’re not familiar with the upgrades check out the original coverage here. Adding additional internal rails and front slide serrations took an already excellent firearm and made it a little better. […]