Shooting

Choosing a Concealed Carry Pistol – Concealability vs. Capacity

One of the most challenging issues to solve when considering a pistol for concealed carry is managing the trade off between size and capacity. On the one hand, selecting a handgun with a small footprint for CCW makes it easier to conceal (and therefore, less likely to print). However, smaller guns simply don’t have the […]

Break-In Period: Is Your Gun Fit For Duty?

A break-in period is a vital step and should be a key focus when getting a new gun you intend to carry or serve in a self defense role. When you get a new pistol, rifle or shotgun, you are getting a freshly finished product made of metal, wood, polymer, or some other material shaped […]

Roughneck 10, Your Audi S7 in Rifle Form

We all know it IS possible to build a 450hp Honda Civic, but that takes time, money, and knowledge. Sometimes you don’t want to, don’t know how to, or aren’t patient enough to go through all of that. Sometimes you’ve worked hard, saved your money and know what you want. That pinnacle Audi S7 has loads […]

5 Concealed Carry Pistol Laser Sight Myths

I want to start by saying that I LOVE laser sights. I own several of them and use them on high powered rifles, .22s and airsoft rifles. I bought my first Crimson Trace laser for a Kimber 1911 12 or 13 years ago. I use them for night shooting with night vision, I’ve used them […]

M&P Bodyguard® 38 Revolver Series

The M&P Bodyguard 38 series has been expanded to include gray grip, non-laser version. Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has expanded its popular line of small-frame revolvers to include a new, non-laser M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver. The new M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver features a gray, polymer grip; updated styling; and, a serrated […]

Firearms Training Tools: The SIRT Dry Fire Training Pistol

Dry fire is an important element to firearms training off the range. But, while it helps train skills such as, drawing from a holster, changing magazines, and trigger control, it can be monotonous and uninteresting. Fortunately, there are some ways to make dry fire training more interesting, like using the SIRT Dry Fire Training Pistol. […]

Watch: The Griffon Industries (and some models) Firearms Safety Refresher

We’ve presented the rules for firearm safety in a number of different ways: from think pieces to analysis, from training tips to horror stories, but throughout all of our efforts to help keep our fellow firearm enthusiasts honest and responsible, there’s one thing we never thought of trying: lingerie. Fortunately for all of us, Griffon […]

First Look: Regent SP1 Compensated 9mm

The Regent SP1 from LKCI, LLC is a pistol that fills a unique position in anyone’s armory. Full-sized, ported barrel, and built like a tank. LKCI, LLC. is a company that I’ve had my eye on for a while. My interest peaked when they were exploring bringing in the N.B. Inat pistols from Serbia. For […]

Sig Sauer P365 vs. Glock 43 | Size matters

Ever since the announcement of Sig’s new P365 micro compact pistol, I’ve eagerly anticipated its arrival. At SHOT Show, I had the pleasure of handling the pistol at the Sig Sauer booth but missed the opportunity to shoot it on Range Day. Apparently, Sig Sauer has their own range day and doesn’t participate in the […]

Real Avid Carbon Boss Cleaning Tool: Carbon Doesn't Stand a Chance

Real Avid Carbon Boss Cleaning Tool: First Look

I ran into the scraper tools at the Real Avid booth. I begged them to do a video. I hate cleaning guns and I hate scrapping carbon. This tool makes it easy if not fun. This is a faster, easier way to clean the bolt and bolt carrier. Their new AR 15 tool removes heavy, […]