Handguns

Metal Framed Pistol Manufacturing Methods

Metal framed pistols have a stigma of not being very strong when compared to the newer polymer framed pistols on the market. For the most part, this is true because of polymer being much more resistant to the shock of the slide bashing the frame on each shot. But you must remember that many of […]

Magnum Research BFR – Single Action Big Bore in .45/70 Government

Magnum Research offers several many variants and calibers in the BFR line from the short cylinder .44 magnum and .454 Casull to the long cylinders .30/30 WIN,.460 S&W , .500 S&W ,.45LC/.410. not to metion a full custom shop to make your revolver yours and the one I find most versatile the .45/70 Gov’t.(that can also […]

How to Get the Most Out of Attending a Gun Show

Planning to attend a gun show? So you’ve seen the ads and your interest has peaked your curiosity. Gun shows allow local business owners and individuals to showcase their products and services to the general public. What does this mean for you, the consumer? It means you’re able to see a wide array of firearms […]

Guns in Movies: Walther PPK

The Walther PPK first caught my attention thanks to one of my favorite heroes of the silver screen, James Bond. Let’s take a closer look at this famous firearm. History Walther released the PP in 1929, which was a big hit with German military and police as well as for civilians. It established a reputation […]

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. […]

Ranger Proof Swag EDGE Trigger Follow-up

In follow-up to an earlier post we wanted to both finish the story, and provide a correction. The EDGE trigger shoe is made and sold by Ranger Proof Swag which is not the same company as the premium-rifle-builder Ranger Proof. The companies have a loose affiliation, but are independent of one-another. Both Ranger Proof and […]

First Look: Kahr S9

Kahr arms has long been recognized for providing quality American-made handguns in both their Value lines and Premium lines. One feature that both lines have been missing and some shooters (your truly included) is the existence of forward cocking serrations. That has been remedied with the new S Series and Kahr S9. We got the […]

Pistolero in .357 Magnum by Cimarron

We’ve been enjoying trying out some classic “cowboy guns“. The trigger pull on a 1873 Colt-style single-action is really something that any trigger puller should experience. It’s amazing. Short, crisp, and light and in our experience next to no travel. It just breaks. A true joy for those who like to get worked up over […]

Ranger Proof Swag EDGE Trigger Follow-Up

A Bad-Ass .380? Grand Power CP 380

Grand Power makes some incredible handguns. Some have referred to them as, “the best handguns you’ve never heard of”. I’ve been fortunate to get my hands on several of them including the XCalibur, K100, P11, P1 Ultra, P40, and recently the CP 380. Most famous for their rotating barrel and completely ambidextrous controls, the CP […]