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The United States Marine Corps announced earlier this month it is changing the shooting standards to which it has adhered for more than a century. The new system will reflect accuracy as well as the speed at which a Marine delivers hits on target. Re-evaluation of the century-old marksmanship qualification standards began in 2018, when a combat lethality study found an unexpected loss in proficiency in engagements at unknown distances, or when the Marine or target were on the move. Read More
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Get the features of the Tisas PX-9 Duty, in the compact sized PX-9 Carry, ideal for concealed or everyday carry. The PX-9 Carry grip is enhanced with a subtle rubber over mold on the interchangeable grip panels and back-straps allowing for superb ergonomics. Three models are available, the PX-9 IO (Iron Sights), PX-9 OR, and the PX-9 TS, feature an optics ready. The magazines that accompany the PX-9 CARRY are 1x 15 round and 1x 17 round P228 Style magazine. The 17 round magazine is a 15 round with a 2 round extended baseplate. Read More
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Designed for all day comfort and one size fits all cummerbund and multiple size plate pocket. Quick release cummerbund and shoulder straps for easy on and off. The Shelter features laser cut molle and is placard compatible with hook and loop attachments. Available in Black, Tan, or Green. *Mags, mag pouches, and shot shell cards NOT included. MSRP: $179.00 Read More
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If you'd shown a younger me the Springfield Armory 1911 TRP 4.25-inch CC pistol, I'd have thought it was just about the perfect carry gun. For years, I was a huge fan of the 1911 for concealed carry—I had a Colt 1991A1 Compact that was my go-to for a long time. Now, don't get me wrong; I'm still a huge fan of John Moses Browning's most famous creation (at last count, I have a good half-dozen, including a World War I-era 1911, a Gold Cup National Match and the aforementioned 1991A1). Read More
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Purchases of firearms and shooting equipment in 2023 remained below pandemic levels but were above those prior to the outbreak. With February's sales displaying symptoms common of a pre-Presidential election swing in demand—and resultant strain in inventories—results of a recently released Southwick Associates survey reflect the brands that may be in short supply by November. Read More
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Federal has just introduced a new load for the .327 Fed. Mag. This is a long-awaited introduction, partly because the world could use some more high-performance .327 Fed. Mag. ammunition, but also because the HST bullet has a stellar record for terminal performance. The HST is a hollowpoint bullet specifically designed to perform well after passing through a wide variety of common barriers... Read More
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There are many levels to shooting proficiency and defensive preparedness. It can be difficult to accurately tell where we are on that journey, especially if we are new to it. To help us evaluate ourselves, let's draw an imaginary line between a "casual shooter" who shoots guns recreationally and the shooter who is beginning to get serious about defensive pistolcraft. Read More
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Most everyone who received a free airplane ride to Southeast Asia courtesy of President Lyndon Baines Johnson in the late 1960s soon figured out that there was a need for a shorter weapon in the dense jungles of Vietnam. Colt, the original manufacturer and supplier of M16 rifles to the U.S. Military, lopped off 5 inches from the M16's 20-inch barrel and called the resulting 15-incher the 605, making it the first AR carbine. Read More
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Red dots on pistols are nothing new, but until the RMSc footprint came along, they were manly relegated to larger-sized pistols only. Today, red dots on small carry pistols are more common, as concealed carriers want the same aiming benefits in the gun they count on for personal protection. Read More
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Time for a pop-quiz, class. First question: What country adopted the first practical semi-automatic rifle for military use? Second question: What was the first semi-automatic military rifle used by the German Military? OK, time is up, pencils down. If you answered the Mexican Model 1908 designed by General Manuel Mondragón, you would be correct on both counts! Read More
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From our vantage point here in 2024, it's hard to believe that the John M. Browning-designed .380 ACP cartridge would ever have been moribund and teetering on the brink of extinction. Yet, back in the mid-1990s, that was exactly the case. If you wanted a .380 ACP pistol in those days, there was the Walther PPK and a few clones, some blowback-operated, zinc-alloy "poverty pistols" and the SIG Sauer P230, which was basically a PPK that actually functioned reliably with a wide variety of carry ammo. Read More
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So, there are many cool things about one of the newest revolvers from Taurus, the 327 Defender TORO. First, there's the chambering: .327 Federal Magnum. If you've read Shooting Illustrated magazine, particularly our Ammo column, you know our Ammo editor Richard Mann is a big fan of this cartridge. Ballistically, it falls somewhere between .38 Special/standard 9 mm and .357 Magnum in muzzle energy, making it a perfectly solid choice for a defensive handgun. Read More
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My brother-in-law and I took our collective AR-15 rifles to the local sand pit last Saturday to practice shooting drills and basic marksmanship. Included were several 5.56 NATO rifles in both standard and tricked-out versions, as well as one suppressed .300 BLK. Although we knew better and made sure (we thought) that the ammunition for the respective guns was divvied to each gun, it happened. Read More
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Based upon some of my past remarks, some readers have gotten the idea that I don't have any use for small defensive handguns. Let me assure you that nothing could be further from the truth. The fact is that I own and shoot several and carry them often, especially in warm weather when concealment is a greater issue. Read More
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Falco Holsters is introducing a new line of handcrafted leather bags. Each piece in this bespoke collection is handcrafted from full-grain Italian leather for unmatched durability and exquisite craftsmanship. The new collection includes the Traditional Leather Range Bag, a Premium Leather Day Bag with detachable outside pockets, and a new Premium Leather Concealed Carry Handbag. Read More
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