When Hyatt Guns recently gave me the opportunity to take their brand new Glock 42 to the range to put her through her paces, I gladly accepted. Local shooting instructor, Sam Cranston and I met at an outdoor range near Charlotte, NC. My range bag was equipped with 90gr PMC Bronze, 95gr Winchester PDX1 Defender, […]
Texas & U.S. Law Shield: Protecting Gun Owners After a Self-Defense Event
Kirk W. Evans, President of Texas & U.S. Law Shield, wants every law-abiding gun owner in the country to become educated about how they can get entangled in the legal system — and in the process lose thousands of dollars in legal fees, fines, civil judgments, or worse, their freedom. “We have good, honest gun […]
Umarex Havox Airgun Ammo Expands for Maximum Lethality
Umarex USA has developed the most lethal air gun hunting ammunition ever created. The Umarex® Havox™ is designed to expand upon contact of soft tissue immediately transferring massive energy into the intended target. The Havox line of smallbore air gun hunting ammunition is designed to expand 100% into six razor sharp cutting edges, creating a […]
Sightmark Wolverine 1×28 FSR Red Dot: NTOA recommended!
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) has completed testing of the Sightmark Wolverine 1×28 FSR Red Dot Sight (SM26020), resulting in the organization’s recommendation of the dependable red dot sight to its law enforcement community, and an overall rating of 4.62 out of 5. The Wolverine FSR received high marks from law enforcement individuals across […]
Hop up your Glock: Beavertail Grip Adaptor
Some shooters find that the high grip recommended by top competitors puts their hand behind the slide. A beaver tail can prevent slide cuts and provide more surface area on the back of the gun to fight muzzle flip. I love these and have them on all my Glocks.
Reloading 101: The Economics of Reloading
In my previous article I identified a desire for cheaper ammunition as a potential reason for wanting to reload. But exactly how cheap is “cheaper” ammunition, and does it justify the cost of the reloading equipment required? To answer these questions, let’s look at the economics of reloading, starting with the direct costs for reloading. […]
Weird Gun Wednesday: MG08 Heavy Machine Gun
I think it’s about time we start showcasing some heavy ordnance on Weird Gun Wednesday, don’t you? After all, nothing matches the sheer awe and mystique of a heavy machine gun from yesteryear. The MG08 has both in spades; it looks like a patchwork of car parts held together by industrial revolution-style welding and riveting. […]
The Truck Gun Project
The Truck Gun Concept The internet is full of discussion concerning the “truck gun” concept. A truck gun is simply a handy gun that you keep in your truck. Many believe the quintessential truck gun to be an old Marlin lever gun chambered in 35 Rem. or 30-30 Win. Others have modernized the concept using […]
Movie Nitpicks: Why Everybody Hates Watching Movies With Me
Gun aficionados—particularly those with a military combat arms or law enforcement background—tend to have a habit that irks those who are not gun aficionados, service members, or cops. While our non-gunning civilian friends are watching a film and enjoying the storyline, the character development, and the special effects, we’re the type to cringe, point at […]
Pulsar Digisight LRF N850: NTOA tested and recommended!
Pulsar is proud to announce that after rigorous testing, the Pulsar Digisight LRF N850 Digital Night Vision Riflescope (PL76331) is now recommended by members of the NTOA (National Tactical Officers Association). The Digisight underwent full evaluation and field testing by NTOA members and was graded on design, performance, durability, versatility, accuracy and other characteristics. The […]