Sharp’s Rifle Company made quite the splash among YouTubers when it seemed every channel was reviewing the Xtreme Performance Bolt (XPB). While Sharp’s is known for some of their unique calibers like 25-45 Sharps, the XPB represents a product for the mainstream .223 and .300 BLK shooter. The AR-15 has gone through several evolutions and […]
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Smith & Wesson M&P .380 Shield EZ
The .380 Shield EZ is aptly named. The pistol has been made easy to operate. Starting with the largest concern for new shooters and those with reduced strength is the slide. While styling looks just like the other M&P 2.0 models the rear of the slide has subtle wings to aid in sling-shot style racking. […]
Shots Fired: FX-9 Pistol
The FX-9 from Freedom Ordnance has proven very popular. We were introduced to this affordable pistol-caliber carbine by Classic Firearms. Instead of adapting existing AR receivers to a blow-back action and pistol-sized magazine Freedom Ordnance did it right and built it from the ground up to run pistol calibers. This not only ensures that it […]
17+1 Rounds of 9mm in a 1911 | American Classic XB Tabletop Review
Tactical Tupperware may be the way of the future, but the ergonomics and crisp trigger of a 1911 can’t be denied. Perhaps it’s the handsome lines of Browning’s design or the reassuring heft of a steel frame in hand, but regardless, it’s tough to be a handgunner and not appreciate the 1911. Fortunately, appreciation for […]
Holster Selection: Things to Consider
During my 1,900 hours as a defensive shooting instructor one of the dominating questions I was asked was about holster selection. In my experience this is the hardest one to answer. I have good news and bad new for you: The perfect holster match for your body shape, selected firearm, carry position, and attire exists. […]
Langdon Tactical 92 Elite LTT Pistol
Many of us who served with the Beretta 92 in the form of the M-9 left the gun with an unfair opinion of it. As a former armorer I can verify that at least in the Army and during my service maintenance including things like replacing recoil springs was not done at intervals civilians use. […]
Wilder Tactical Evolution Mag Pouches: Hold Your Gear Together
Going back to my first deployment in 2005 I can account for difficulties with transporting magazines. The issued gear, and even some of the aftermarket options were all either too tight or too loose. That was of course despite the fact that all of our magazines were the same size. After a while it became […]
Sub-Minute of Angle .308 AR for Under a Grand? Diamondback Firearms
Diamondback Firearms’ DB-10 proves excellent in testing and has an price way below the competition. The group pictured was shot by Erika and consists of five, not three, rounds of Federal Match .308 from 100 yards. Everyone has an AR-15 or three, and so now we look for something different. The AR-10 is nothing new, […]
Stag 10S .308 Battle Rifle: a Little More “Boom” Than “Pew”
With all they advancements of AR-15s it’s easy to forget that the original intent of Eugene Stoner was to build a battle rifle, not an assault rifle. The original design, the AR-10 was for the .308/7.62x51mm cartridge. There are several reasons why that model was droped by the military and the M-16 was born, but […]
Hop up your Glock for $20! Change your safety plunger!
Glocks are loved and hated for their tune-ability. Owners are constantly in pursuit of that promised “Perfection”. Fortunately, there is more than enough after-market available to build a complete Glock without using any Glock parts. Some of those parts can be a bit pricey for the layman but that’s not true about all. One part […]