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Modern aged woolly mammoths are thought to have gone extinct more than 10,000 years ago in what is now modern Alaska and the Yukon. In certain parts of Siberia and Asia, it’s likely that mammoths lived on until 6,000 years ago, and scientist estimate that 10 million mammoths remain frozen. Since the days they walked […]
With the release of the new Walther PPS M2, the original PPS has become the PPS Classic. Walther has announced that they will continue to produce both pistols, so now you have two different PPS pistols to choose from. This review, however, is going to focus on the 9mm Classic model (I’ll refer to it […]
So you are a Navy SEAL crawling around deep in the enemy’s back yard. You are vastly outnumbered which means your primary weapon is stealth. You are a shadow—you have to be if you expect to get out of this alive. The thing is, the enemy’s camp has dogsthat are bound to bark. What do […]
What happens when you mix an experienced gun designer, successful firearms distributor, a gun sales expert and noted self-defense instructor? In this case, a new company and pistol. Say hello to the Avidity Arms PD10. Avidity Arms is a new company born to deliver a handgun designed for the concealed carry, self-defense market. The brainchild of […]
It is an unfortunate dichotomy that the smallest guns that are most frequently carried for self-defense are often the ones that are the least likely to have many, if any, light options. Many modern full size handguns have accessory rails that open up a wealth of options for white lights. But the tiniest guns – those often […]
SIG SAUER, Inc., is famous for making reliable firearms, silencers, optics and ammunition. Now Sig has launched a new line of Advanced Sport Pellet (ASP) air pistols which look and feel like their handguns. I got to shoot their P226 Air Pistol, a great training aid at a modest price. Never an outfit who do […]
The MEU(SOC) pistol is a modified 1911 .45 ACP pistol developed for USMC special operations units such as Force Recon and MARSOC. USMC Force Recon units have been using the pistol since 1985. It is officially designated as the M45 MEU(SOC). The Marine Corps’ Precision Weapons Shop (PWS) in Quantico, Virginia made the following modifications […]
TruGlo’s patented fiber-optic and tritium combination sights are tried and true. The company builds a great product and are well respected in the professional shooting world. That’s not to say there isn’t room for improvement. Not one to shy away from user feedback, TruGlo recently took its pistol sights to the next level with the […]
Those who are left-handed have always gotten the short end of the stick when it comes to the availability of “lefty friendly” defensive handguns. Some that are a bit more left-hand friendly have ambidextrous safety controls like my Beretta 92, but the slide and magazine release are still set for righties. There are also some […]
Former Army Ranger Jack Murphy reveals some of the favorite weapons used by the Special Operations Forces. Watch the video – Business Insider (Featured image courtesy of reddit.com)
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