Due to the experience, knowledge of the industry and skill level of the staff at the Loadout Room, we wanted to weigh in on home defense firearms. There are plenty of internet commandos that are quick to either recommend or shit talk certain firearms when it comes to defending your home, your castle. It’s time […]
Pistol
Proper 1911 Lubrication: The Simple Key to Reliability
The 1911 has a history of being a very reliable pistol for many reasons. But one of the things you must do in order to extend the life of the pistol is to do proper maintenance at regular intervals, just like any other pistol. Included in this maintenance schedule, you must properly lubricate the pistol […]
The Next Generation Bersa TPR Series Pistols from Eagle Imports: Evolution is a Powerful Thing
Bersa is pleased to announce that the redesigned Bersa® TPR has begun shipping in the United States, via Eagle Imports, Inc.  Available in standard 4.25″ barrel and compact 3.25″ barrel configurations, the redesigned TPR9 semi-automatic pistols incorporate a smoother, lighter trigger plus a host of ergonomic improvements for accurate control during rapid fire.  “We’re excited […]
Ported/compensated pistols and their relevance
The trend of utilizing compensators and ported barrels on an everyday carry handgun has slowly made its way into the tactical shooting community from the competition community. While the addition of either of these features is not a must for a functional carry gun, they substantially improve the recoil management of the pistol by dampening muzzle rise through the […]
Watch: Trijicon RMR vs Leupold DeltaPoint Pro for handguns
Trijicon RMR vs Leupold DeltaPoint Pro for handguns There are multiple optics for handguns that are durable and perform well. As technology improves several of these optics begin to stand out for reliability, ease of use, and size. Two of these optics are being put head to head in a comparison video. In this video […]
Watch: First Look Caracal Limited Edition Enhanced Model F
As a purveyor of gun-things-different the Caracal pistol had my attention at SHOT 2016. Â What I didn’t know was that the Caracal Model F had actually been in development since 2002, and had already made a brief appearance in the United States while I was over in Afghanistan (2005). Â The original model had to make […]
Watch: Smith & Wesson M&P .380 Shield EZ First Look
Smith & Wesson has been updating and upgrading their lineup over the last year. The M&P 2.0 series quieted previous complaints about texture and trigger. We showed you the new Shield 2.0 in November. The Bodyguard hadn’t been updated and fans of Browning’s .380 ACP began to feel left out. Smith & Wesson heard those […]
Heritage Arms .22LR Revolver
When you think of firearms for SHTF scenarios you want something that will be easy to maintain and ideally does not have many moving parts. Piggy back on that ammunition. If you take a step back to think things through, what ammunition is likely to be left after all the .308 and 5.56 have been […]
Rethink Your Shotgun: The Taurus Judge
The Remington 870 is one of my favorite shotguns for protection. It is simple to use, disassemble, reassemble, and troubleshoot. It has incredible stopping power and the mere sound of racking a new shell into the chamber is universally known, and feared. But what if you want a tool that can do more than one job? If […]
New: FN 15 Pistol in 5.56 & 300 BLK and FN 15 Tactical Carbine FDE
FN is set to introduce three new additions to its FN 15 series for 2018: a pistol model available in two calibers and a carbine in flat dark earth (FDE). First up are the new FN 15 pistol models. Available in both 5.56x45mm NATO  and .300 AAC Blackout, these pistols feature 10.5-inch (5.56x45mm NATO) and 12-inch (.300 BLK) cold hammer-forged, […]