Some people like guns. Lots of guns. Some people also believe that one can’t ever have too many guns. Guns are like tools, and different guns have different applications. I’ve previously shared an article with my thoughts on assembling a custom AR-15, with a good but slightly more expensive build. With that in mind, what […]
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Which Are the Best Guns for Home-Defense?
“Which are the best guns for home defense?” As a firearms instructor and military veteran, I hear that question all the time. Many of you have probably asked this question, or a variation of it, as well. As always, I feel the need to include a disclaimer: Everyone has lots of opinions. Some opinions are […]
Convert Your AR Lower into a Pistol Caliber Carbine: Stern Defense Uses the Magazines You Already Have
Stern Defense makes great AR magazine well adapters which turn your AR Lower into a Pistol Caliber Carbine. There are several models available which accept Glock magazines (9mm/.40), Beretta magazines (9mm) and two S&W M&P magazine versions in (9mm/.40 and .45 ACP). The latest version, the MAG-ADMP9&40/P320 , uses both SIG P320 magazines and S&W […]
The Pistol Caliber Carbine chest rig By Beez Combat Systems
The Pistol caliber carbine market seems to be growing yearly with more options on the market than ever before. PCCs is a broad term and covers both rifles like the Ruger PCC and pistols like the Scorpion and they’ve never been more popular than now. The market for quality tactical kit to accommodate PCCs is […]
Sol Invictus Pistol Caliber Carbines
The good thing about being a writer is I get to be picky about what I publish and cover. My typical rule for things like SHOT Show is Marine owned companies first, then veteran-owned, and then Florida based companies. As a Floridian myself, I tend to identify with companies that bring business to my state. Sol […]
CMMG RipBrace: The Optimal Choice for AR Pistols
The RipBrace adjustable AR arm brace features CMMG’s FASTBACK Technology that allows users to simply pull straight back to extend the brace into a pre-selected custom position without pressing a release lever. Approved by ATFE, this instant deployment is a one-of-a-kind feature that makes the RipBrace an optimal choice for any AR pistol designated for […]
Jard J68 Pistol Caliber Carbine Fun: Graham Baates Video
The Jard J68 is made from a simple formula. Pistol-caliber carbine = fun. Bullpup = handy. Pistol-caliber carbine bullpup that accepts Glock magazines = Jard J68. In other words, I’m really looking forward to some trigger time with the Jard J68. Jard is a company based in Iowa and known for their superb triggers. If […]
Shots Fired: Thureon Defense 9mm Carbine
Thureon Defense builds a variety of pistol-caliber carbines in your choice of caliber (including 10mm!) and magazine compatibility. Earlier we gave you our first look at one in 9mm that feeds from Glock magazines. Unlike most other pistol-caliber carbines Thureon builds them from the ground up for pistol calibers. This makes for a receiver that […]
Thureon Defense 9mm PCC
Continuing our coverage of pistol-caliber carbines we were alerted to Thureon Defense. The now cliche questions are always, “Does it take Glock mags?”, and “Does it come in 10mm?”. The answer to both is YES. Thureon Defense is a small specialty company based in Germantown, WI. What do they specialize in? TRUE pistol-caliber carbines! These […]
FX-9 Pistol: Pure Fun
The FX-9 Pistol from Freedom Ordnance is pure fun. With receivers more than an inch shorter than other 9mm “AR” guns the FX-9 is quick handling. Feeding from ubiquitous Glock magazines makes magazine options plentiful and affordable. With a street price of around $600 it’s also one of the most affordable options out there for […]