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Review: Taurus Judge Executive Grade

Review: Taurus Judge Executive Grade

By now, you'd have to be living in a cave (digital or otherwise) to not know about the Taurus Judge revolver. Capable of firing both 2.5-inch, .410-bore shotshells and .45 Colt ammunition, it has been one of the best-selling firearms in Taurus' portfolio since its introduction in 2006. To most experts, it has been more of an afternoon plinking and "Hey, check this out" among friends (which, of course, is entirely acceptable) pistol, but sales don't lie. Read More

5th GEN - The Next Tech Revolution is Here!

5th GEN - The Next Tech Revolution Is Here!

Introducing the next revolution in rifle scopes, the ATN X-SIGHT 5 SERIES Ultra HD 4K+ Smart Day & Night Vision. Read More

The Complete Package from HK and Holosun

The Complete Package from HK and Holosun

• Includes Direct-mount Holosun SCS
• Co-witness with Standard Factory Sights
• Natural Aiming – No Searching for Dot
• Solar Charging – Requires no Batteries
• Available in Full-size VP9 or Compact VP9SK
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Daisy Red Ryder - The most famous BB gun in the world

Daisy Red Ryder - The Most Famous BB Gun In The World

The world's greatest classroom has no walls. Wild places and time spent outdoors are some of life's finest teachers – uniting family, forging strong bonds between friends, inspiring adventures. Your kids aren't just taking their first shot at a target, they're taking their first shot at life and it all starts with Daisy. Read More

Review: Smith & Wesson FPC Carbine

Review: Smith & Wesson FPC Carbine

When I heard that Smith & Wesson was introducing a pistol-caliber carbine (PCC), I assumed it would be based on the company's popular M&P15 line of AR-pattern carbines. That formula has worked for Colt for years, and more recently for Springfield Armory. Such an addition would build on the M&P15 series, adding a pistol-caliber to the standard rifle-caliber and rimfire offerings, and would give Smith & Wesson something for PCC fans and competitors. Boy, was I wrong about the FPC... Read More

Choosing The Right Magnification For Your Rifle

Choosing The Right Magnification For Your Rifle

Both sides of this argument come up remarkably regularly. On one hand we have the bellicose old timer proclaiming that if you can't do it with a fixed 4x (or 6x) optic, it does not need to be done with a rifle. On the other hand, there is always someone out there whose scope is permanently set on 32x, day or night. Read More

Weird Shotgun Loads

Weird Shotgun Loads

Perhaps you saw the "John Wick Part 56" (I think it was actually 4, but who can keep track?) movie where Keanu Reeves' character acquires a shotgun and proceeds to literally bark fire for the next several minutes, neutralizing and setting ablaze countless bad guys simultaneously with each shot. Turns out, just about everything in this scene is laughably fiction—except the fire-spitting 12 gauge. Read More

Review: SAKO TRG 22 A1 Rifle

Review: SAKO TRG 22 A1 Rifle

Finnish craftsmen and manufacturers have long been associated with high-quality, accurate armaments. Initially formed to repair and refurbish surplus Mosin-Nagant 1891-pattern rifles, Sojeluskuntain Ase- ja Konepaja Osakeyhtiö, better known (and pronounced) as SAKO, has an interesting history of ups, downs, ownerships and odd products since its official beginning in 1921. Read More

Winchester USA Ready Defense

Winchester USA Ready Defense

nserting polymer into a defensive-handgun bullet is nothing new. In 1999, Federal finalized the design of the expanding full-metal-jacket bullet (EFMJ) which used a polymer insert ahead of a lead core, inside a full-metal-jacket bullet. In 2009, Hornady introduced Critical Defense ammunition and, a few years later, its Critical Duty loads. Read More

Indexing: The Foundation of Rapid and Accurate Pistol Shooting

Indexing: The Foundation of Rapid and Accurate Pistol Shooting

Indexing is an integral component of the pistol draw stroke, serving as the critical starting point where alignment meets stability. It incorporates a progressive series of rapid actions that occur in mere tenths of a second: clearing the carry holster, establishing initial tactile alignment, bringing both hands together, building a signature grip and commencing the precise process of muzzle-target alignment and stability. Read More

The Newhall Incident Revisited

The Newhall Incident Revisited

I have just finished reading "The Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis", by Mike Wood (Gun Digest Books) and found it quite interesting and informative. For those who don't recall the incident, four California Highway Patrolmen were killed in a gunfight with two hardened criminals in Newhall, CA, in 1970. Read More

I Carry: Cosaint Arms COS21 9 mm Pistol in a PHLster Floodlight2 Holster

I Carry: Cosaint Arms COS21 9 mm Pistol in a PHLster Floodlight2 Holster

Double-stack, 1911-style pistols are nothing new, of course; Staccato has been in the business for several decades, and there have been models offered since the early 1990s. One of the latest offerings is from Cosaint Arms, which gets its name from the Gaelic word for "defend," in the COS21. This references a family of double-stack 1911-style handguns, with traditional single-stack models carrying the COS11 designation. Read More

First Look: Athlon Midas Flash Red Dot Sight

First Look: Athlon Midas Flash Red Dot Sight

Athlon Optics has just launched a new open emitter Midas Flash Reflex Sight, a compact electronic dot sight that uses the ubiquitous Trijicon RMR/SRO pattern mounting footprint. Athlon Optics designed the new Midas Flash to have a true 1:1 RMR footprint to secure a snug and precise fit on any corresponding mounting surface or optics plate. Read More

First Look: Springfield Armory Gear Up Promotion

First Look: Springfield Armory Gear Up Promotion

Springfield Armory has a new promotion which began on Friday, September 15th and will continue to run until the end of 2023. During that time, customers who purchase select Springfield Armory handguns will qualify to receive three additional magazines and a Springfield Armory dual pistol bag with Springfield's "Crossed Cannon" logo. Read More

First Look: Burris BTS V2 Thermal Optic

First Look: Burris BTS V2 Thermal Optic

Burris Optics recently showcased its brand new thermal riflescope, the Burris BTS V2. This new thermal optic is optimized for predator and hog hunters or anyone else that shoots in low light/nighttime conditions. Read More

First Look: Swampfox Warhorse 1-6x FFP LPVO

First Look: Swampfox Warhorse 1-6x FFP LPVO

Swampfox Optics just announced a new first-focal-plane (FFP), low-power variable optic (LPVO), the Warhorse 1-6X. The Warhorse is the next evolution of Swampfox riflescopes and was developed and extensively tested to meet the high expectations of the company's existing customer base and needs of the modern rifle shooter. Read More