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Innovation Reaches the Charging Handle: Meet the HABU

AR charging handles are pretty mundane. Standard, left-handed, or ambi if you want to really put on the ritz. That was true until the 2017 launch of the HABU charging handle, a completely redesigned piece of hardware. Falcon 37, maker of the HABU, sent the Mod 1 model for testing. Here’s what happened. [Read more…] about Innovation Reaches the Charging Handle: Meet the HABU

January 30, 2018

Filed Under: Anything AR, Gear Tagged With: Charging Handle, HABU

The Safest Place to Store What I Found at SHOT Show

It’s the last day of SHOT Show and after walking the event for the last few days and identifying the new things I may need to add to my collection (you know things like the FN 15 pistol chambered in 300BLK, Franklin Armory Militia Praefector, Arex Alpha pistol, CZ Scorpion Carbine Extended Handguard, and IWI Tavor T12 Shotgun just to name a few), I realized I was going to need a new safe. [Read more…] about The Safest Place to Store What I Found at SHOT Show

January 26, 2018

Filed Under: Gear, Uncategorized Tagged With: Liberty Safe

FLIR: New Thermal Rifle Scopes at SHOT Show

For many predator hunters, invasive wildlife control specialists and tactical professionals, thermal targeting got real last August when FLIR released of breakthrough ThermoSight Pro PTS 233 thermal-imaging weapon sight. [Read more…] about FLIR: New Thermal Rifle Scopes at SHOT Show

January 25, 2018

Filed Under: Gear, Optics Tagged With: FLIR, Thermal

New Handguns for 2018

In an age when everything plastic rules, a handgun made of steel with a design more than 100 years old still drives the market. We are talking, of course, of the fabled 1911, and a third of the new guns that follow are based on this legendary platform. That’s not to say that there is no interest in itty-bitty pocket pistols, and it’s clear the revolver is not the antiquated firearm many assume. In fact, when it comes to new handguns for 2018, there is a good mix of old, new, plastic, and steel, with a wheelgun or two thrown in for good measure.
[Read more…] about New Handguns for 2018

January 25, 2018

Filed Under: 1911, Anything AR, Derringer, Glock, Industry, News, Pistols, Revolvers Tagged With: CZ-USA, Magnum Research, Nighthawk, Rex Alpha 9, Smith and Wesson, Steyr

New Shotguns for 2018

If you think scatterguns are a side-channel category, you’re dead wrong. Shotguns are alive, well, and better than ever! Check out some of the best 2018 has to offer. [Read more…] about New Shotguns for 2018

January 24, 2018

Filed Under: Shotguns Tagged With: Browning, CZ-USA, Mossberg, TriStar, Winchester

A Closer Look At The Molot Sanctions

While walking around SHOT Show this year, I couldn’t help but see the ads running for the Last of Molot and directing me to Booth 11217. With the prospect of the promise of free patch and a chance to check out the last of the VEPR’s, I couldn’t resist. As many of you know, this year the federal government put the final nail in the coffin for anyone wanted access to quality Russian firearms. The question is, “Why and how did we get here?” [Read more…] about A Closer Look At The Molot Sanctions

January 24, 2018

Filed Under: Anything AK, Politics, Rifles Tagged With: Kalashnikov Concern, Molot, VEPR

New Rifles for 2018

January 23, 2018, signaled the beginning of the largest gun show in the world—the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show. Unfortunately, admission requires a Federal Firearms License (FFL), media, manufacturer status or something similar, so it is not open to the general public. Fortunately, we have a front row ticket to deliver the hottest new rifles for 2018! [Read more…] about New Rifles for 2018

January 23, 2018

Filed Under: Anything AK, Anything AR, News, Rifles Tagged With: Auto Ordinance, Browning Bergara, Bushmaster, CMMG, CVA, DPMS, E.R. Shaw, Mossberg, New Rifles, Proof Research, Remington, Rise Armament, Savage, Shot Show 2018, Steyr, Winchester

Turn Your Glock Into a Micro Roni Non NFA Rifle

Lots of Glock fans wish for a long-barreled version of their favorite sidearm. Thanks to CAA of Israel and Impulse Gun Barrel (IGB) of Austria, Glock owners really can have it all—without waiting for a NFA permit thanks to the accuracy enhancing CAA Micro Roni. [Read more…] about Turn Your Glock Into a Micro Roni Non NFA Rifle

January 18, 2018

Filed Under: Glock, NFA, Pistols Tagged With: CAA, Eve Flannigan, Glock, Micro Roni, NFA

Inside: Bond Arms Factory

I am fortunate that my real job takes me all across this great country. Recently, I found myself in the Southwest Dallas area, which made a trip to Granbury Texas less of an epic adventure. The trip to Bond Arms facility was both fun and educational. I met the owner, Gordon Bond, many of his staff, and of course his robots… yes, robots. [Read more…] about Inside: Bond Arms Factory

January 15, 2018

Filed Under: Derringer, Pistols Tagged With: Bond Arms, Factory Tour

Springfield Lovers Rejoice: XD-S Mod.2 in .45 ACP

Springfield Armory’s most popular pistol is better than ever as Springfield releases the XD-S Mod.2! The next evolution of the acclaimed XD-S pistol is here. The latest edition of Springfield’s most popular pistol is engineered in a slim, single-stack frame, holding 6 rounds of .45 ACP in a premiere concealed-carry firearm. [Read more…] about Springfield Lovers Rejoice: XD-S Mod.2 in .45 ACP

January 15, 2018

Filed Under: News, Pistols, Video Tagged With: .45 ACP, Mod.2, Springfield

The .45 Colt — From Cowboy to Action to Self-Defense

There are convincing advocates of individual handgun cartridges. Legendary writers such as Skeeter Skelton and Bill Jordan carried the .357 Magnum professionally and felt it was the ideal outdoors and personal defense cartridge. Elmer Keith favored the .44 Special, but then, when he got the .44 Magnum, he was vocal in praises of this cartridge too. There are individuals who use a variety of calibers for certain chores, and then there are those that choose a handgun caliber early on and use it for a lifetime, but who is championing the .45 Colt? [Read more…] about The .45 Colt — From Cowboy to Action to Self-Defense

January 14, 2018

Filed Under: Ammunition, Revolvers Tagged With: .45 Colt, Blackhawk, Bob Campbell, Buffalo Bore, Fiocchi, handloading, Hodgdon Powder, Hornady, Ruger

Gun Test: Ruger’s New GP100 7-Shot .357 Mag. Revolver

The buying public is voting for revolvers and buying them in great numbers. Fueling the new trend, Ruger introduced a seven-shot version of its popular GP100. While there has been a previous seven shooter in .327 Magnum, the new Ruger GP100 fires the .357 Magnum cartridge. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Ruger’s New GP100 7-Shot .357 Mag. Revolver

January 7, 2018

Filed Under: Pistols, Revolvers Tagged With: .357 Magnum, Buffalo Bore, Double Tap, Federal Ammunition, GP100, Hornady, revolver, Ruger

The SAM7SFK SBR — European Quality for the American Market

Arsenal Inc. is proud to add a new configuration to its successful line of Bulgarian-made SAM7SF Rifles, the SAM7SFK 7.62×39 caliber SBR. The SAM7SFK-72 7.62x39mm caliber SBR combines authentic, high-quality features rarely seen in the American market. Every component is engineered to provide decades of dependable service. The SAM7SFK-72 SBR is ideal for sport shooting, self-defense, and home defense. [Read more…] about The SAM7SFK SBR — European Quality for the American Market

January 5, 2018

Filed Under: Anything AK, Rifles Tagged With: Arsenal, SAM7SFK-72, SBR

Sneak Peek: New Firearms for 2018

The past two years have have yielded little in the way of innovation. Of course there were exceptions that caught shooters’ eyes and found a well deserved spot as home defenders or the top shelf of the safe. The Arex Rex Zero One and Walther Creed immediately come to mind. However, that is the past and we are concerned with 2018, so here are a few models worthy of a closer look. [Read more…] about Sneak Peek: New Firearms for 2018

January 4, 2018

Filed Under: 1911, Anything AK, Anything AR, Glock, News, Pistols, Rifles Tagged With: Bersa, Caracal, Fightlite, Hi-Point, Inland Manufacturing, IWI, Tavor, Walther

Glock Grows Gen5 Family With Two New Additions!

Few handguns have changed the market like Glock—and not been the brainchild John Moses Browning. That alone is an accomplishment, but how do you improve on perfection? Glock believes it is with the Gen5 and two new additions, the Glock 26 and the Glock 34 Modular Optic System (MOS) for 2018. [Read more…] about Glock Grows Gen5 Family With Two New Additions!

January 2, 2018

Filed Under: Glock, News, Pistols Tagged With: Gen5, Glock, Press Release

Springfield Goes Small With a New 1911

The 1911 is a proven platform and top performer in any caliber or size. Springfield’s 911 pistol would make a great carry gun, and excels as back-up gun (BUG). The 911 has all the features and familiarity of the 1911 with a few upgrades and a smaller size.

It’s like Springfield states in its introduction, “When the police are minutes away, but the threat is only seconds out.. 9-1-1. When you have to be your own first responder.”

[Read more…] about Springfield Goes Small With a New 1911

December 31, 2017

Filed Under: 1911, News, Pistols Tagged With: .380 ACP, 1911, Press Release, Springfield

Managing the Double-Action First-Shot Pistol

My experience with double-action first-shot, self-loading pistols dates back to the 1970s. I began my police duties carrying a Colt Commander .45 but moving to a larger agency, I carried a Smith and Wesson Combat Magnum revolver. Each had much merit with either offering good hit probability. The .45 offered better control while the wound ballistics of the Federal 125-grain .357 Magnum was excellent. [Read more…] about Managing the Double-Action First-Shot Pistol

December 27, 2017

Filed Under: Pistols Tagged With: Beretta, CZ, Double-action handguns, Glock, handguns, Wilburn Roberts

Anti-Gun Giffords Group Sues Trump Administration

Gabrielle Giffords’ anti-gun group is suing the Trump administration for failing to turn over documents it says would show the extent of the administration’s coordination with the National Rifle Association in President Trump’s picking federal judge appointees according to the Washington Examiner. [Read more…] about Anti-Gun Giffords Group Sues Trump Administration

December 26, 2017

Filed Under: Anything AK, Anything AR, Gear, News, Second Amendment Tagged With: NRA, Second Amendment

Trump Will Release 100,000 1911 Pistols to the CMP/Public!

The U.S. Military has about 100,000 1911 pistols sitting in storage and President Trump just signed the order to start releasing them to the public! Praise the President and pass ammo! [Read more…] about Trump Will Release 100,000 1911 Pistols to the CMP/Public!

December 18, 2017

Filed Under: 1911, News, Pistols Tagged With: 1911, Civilian Marksmanship Program, CMP, H.R. 2810

Galco: The Great American Leather Company

Galco has been absolutely nailing leather design and quality since 1969. Its quality leather holsters are among the most desirable on the market, yet there isn’t the usual long wait for custom-grade holsters of this caliber. [Read more…] about Galco: The Great American Leather Company

December 14, 2017

Filed Under: Gear, Holsters Tagged With: Bob Campbell, Concealed Carry, handguns, kydex, personal defense

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