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Despite being around since 2011 not much is seen of the Diamondback DB9. Then again that’s the idea of a pocket gun. At just .80” wide and 4” tall the Diamondback DB9 is only slightly larger than the Ruger LCP. The Pocket 9mm Unlike the LCP the DB9 provides 6+1 capacity of the more powerful, […]
John Moses Browning’s .45 caliber pistol, was adopted by the U.S. military in 1911 replacing various revolvers. The M-1911 remained in service until 1987 when it was replaced by the 9mm Italian Beretta designated as the M-9. Many did not see this as an improvement. Pistols are a support weapon and most Soldiers are not […]
Seen by some as nothing more than a range toy, many shooters now use AR-15 pistols in a variety of roles including home defense. With the advent of pistol arm braces, there is renewed interest in this useful variant of the ubiquitous AR. I prefer the 9mm flavor as the lack of a gas system […]
Pyramyd Air and Digital Wave Corporation have released their new line of Life Extended SCBA tanks for use with precharged pneumatic airguns. This new process provides up to 14 years usable life and a $200 savings over new carbon fiber fill sources. Using groundbreaking technology, each expired tank is rigorously tested and restored to Department […]
Magazines remain a “hot button” issue, like most things firearms related, and certain brands gather cults, just like certain firearms do. This is a Golden Age for firearms enthusiasts, whether it be the guns, the magazines, or all of the various ammunition that allow us to ply our trades. This article comes from a question […]
In my humble opinion, no firearm is truly “outdated” if it still goes bang and will allow the shooter to hit what they’re aiming at. The gun is just a tool and you are the weapon — that’s my philosophy about it anyway. If you shoot a particular model of pistol exclusively and do it […]
On the SIG X-Five air pistol packaging it says it, “Shoots like a SIG because it is one.” The remark on the packaging is accurate. The SIG X-Five air pistol is an excellent choice for learning, reducing the expenses of shooting, solving the problem of not having a location to shoot, or just for plain […]
The Aimpoint® ACRO™ (Advanced Compact Reflex Optic) Series is the latest entry into the increasingly competitive handgun optic market. Military and law enforcement shooters are turning to optical sights to provide advantages in situational awareness and rapid target engagement through all light conditions. For many years, shooters have requested a small enclosed red dot sight […]
TorkMag has AR magazines in 35 and 50-round capacity! By using dual springs and a rolling follower TorkMag manages to cram extra rounds into magazines only slightly larger than a normal mag. The 35-rounder will still fit in most magazine pouches and those extra five rounds can make a difference. If you needed more ammo […]
A shotgun is a key player in many competitive shooting sports—three gun, cowboy action, skeet, clay pigeons, trap—in countless hunting applications, and in home defense scenarios. But for each of these uses, the shotgun must perform differently. In home defense, you want a wide spread of projectiles to maximize the likelihood of a hit at close range. […]
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