When it comes to purchasing a new firearm, it pays to do your homework. You want to know that you’re getting a reliable platform, that it doesn’t have any glaring safety issues, and that you’re getting a good value for the price you’re paying. The problem is, it can be pretty tough to find that […]
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Mec Gar Pistol Magazines: Beretta, Browning, Bersa, CZ-USA, Sig Sauer, Taurus and Walther Just to Name a few
Mec Gar produces more than 200 different models of pistol magazines, covering many of the worlds top brands and models. The privately owned and operated company has made more than 100 million magazines since 1965 in it’s two Italian factories nestled in the foot hills of the Italian Alps. They obviously are doing something right, […]
Gun reviews and Facebook opinions: How to sift through the mess when buying a new firearm
When it comes to purchasing a new firearm, it pays to do your homework. You want to know that you’re getting a reliable platform, that it doesn’t have any glaring safety issues, and that you’re getting a good value for the price you’re paying. The problem is, it can be pretty tough to find that […]
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 […]
“You Like Guns That Nobody Else Wants”
Just Because a Gun is in a Magazine Doesn’t Mean it’s the Right One For You I like to cover a lot of guns that aren’t seen in grocery-store magazines, and for a couple of reasons. First, common guns bore me. If I can go to three gun shops and see the same firearm at the […]
9 Competition Pistol Models Ready for the Firing Line
Courtesy of Tactical Life Competition pistol shooters want a reliable, accurate pistol that they can take out of the box, load and shoot at the buzzer. We want a pistol that performs without the high expense of a custom gun but with all the features we expect in a competition gun, like a smooth, lightweight, […]
Taurus T4SA: A Brand New 5.56mm Carbine for 2017
Courtesy of Tactical Life One of the big stories to come out of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta was the introduction of a brand new AR from Taurus, the T4SA. Check out the intro video below. RELATED STORY: 12 Taurus Judge Revolvers That Fit Every Need Built around a direct gas impingement system, the Taurus T4SA 5.56mm semi-automatic […]
Starting a Fire Using Crate Club Products
It’s cold, snowy and wet here in Northeastern Ohio, so I decided to take some of our Crate Club products out to see if I could get a fire started. I’m using products that were sent out in previous crates to give you an idea of what type of products we include in the crates as […]
Taurus Model 809 Pistol Review: Part 2
In part one of the Taurus Model 809 pistol review we looked at the history of the company, the though process behind the design and a quick overview of the unboxing. We also quickly covered the various brands and weights of ammo we used in our range evaluation. We were fortunate enough to have some […]
Taurus New “View” Revolver
Taurus is introducing its lightest and unusual revolver in 2014, the 85 View. The View has a feature unique in production firearms: a clear Lexan sideplate on one side that allows you to look inside and see the gun’s inner workings. For those looking for an extremely light weight, reliable, conceal carry pistol, the Taurus View has […]