Best Pistol Red Dot Sights
For decades now we’ve accepted that red dots on rifles is the default standard for what you should do. It started with Delta Force in the 80s, but is now the gold standard for everyone. But what about pistol red dots? Optics on pistols have faced a steep uphill climb. Partly because the technology took ... Read more
7 Best Shooting Glasses [Ballistic Eyewear Review 2022]
Did you know that over 40,000 sports-related eye injuries occur each year? And that 90% of these injuries are avoidable with the proper protective eyewear? So, whether you are a regular at the shooting range, a hunter, or military personnel, protecting your vision should be one of your top priorities. Conventional sunglasses don’t protect your ... Read more
[Review] Stoeger STR-9: Excellent 9mm
Stoeger is a company that I am familiar with. They’ve been known for decades as an importer of really decent-quality shotguns. Stoeger got this handgunner’s attention around 1980 when they began importing this: This is a German-made Luger .22. Stoeger has owned the rights to the Luger name in the U.S. since 1924. So, they ... Read more
Best 10mm Pistols & Handguns: Carry some POWER!
When you need more power in an autoloader, nothing else can substitute. The 10mm pistol is my go to, and I’m here to tell you why. Maybe you’re looking to go in the woods with the big bad wolf, maybe you just need more kick and fireball than what 9mm gives you — but either ... Read more
5 Best Compact 9mm Pistols
Compact can sound like a bad thing in some cases For instance, ask anyone over 6-foot how they feel about compact cars. But what about a compact 9mm pistol? In lots of ways, compact is exactly what you need. The perfect middle ground that makes even Goldilocks smile. Be it a carry gun, a CCW, ... Read more
Best Concealed Carry Holsters [Hands-On Tested]
For most of us, getting into the world of concealed carry can be scary on many levels. With every step being important and with your life on the line. I get it, I’ve been there. With hundreds of holsters in the world, this step might be the most overwhelming — but I’ll make it easier ... Read more
Rock River Arms LAR-15 [Full 2021 Review]
The Modern Sporting Rifle seems to have a polarizing effect on shooters and non-shooters alike, at least in my experience. To an old-school rifle shooter, an AR-style rifle is anathema to his or her way of thinking…rifles are supposed to be wood and metal with no plastic. I am a fan of the MSR, or ... Read more
Best .380 ACP Pistols [2025 Hands-On Reviewed]
Here’s a conversation from a gun shop about the .380 ACP pistol: “What’s that in your pocket?” “A .380 ACP pistol in a pocket holster.” “Don’t you know you might as well throw rocks as shoot somebody with a .380?” “Well, if it’s so ineffective, will you volunteer to hold the target at the far ... Read more
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Hi-Point C9 Review [Unboxed and Shot]
Let’s take a look at the Hi-Point C9. So you want to get a pistol but you’re on a budget? You’ve narrowed your caliber choices down to the “big 3” three pistol calibers: the 9mm, .45 ACP or the .40 S&W? You have exactly $200 to spend on a pistol and cannot find (or would ... Read more
Taurus G3c Review: The best budget 9mm?
I was minding my own business one day when I got a call from my media contact at Taurus back in June 2020. He said Taurus was coming out with something new, a new 9mm. It would ship with either three 10 or 12 round magazines and was based on the four-inch-barreled G3 full-size 9mm ... Read more
Best 1911 Pistols For The Money
If you’ve never held a gun in your life, chances are you can still point to a picture of a 1911 and know that it is a 1911 pistol. That is how you know a gun is a real piece of history. From before WWI until the mid-1980s, the M1911 and M1911A1 served American G.I.’s ... Read more
ZPAP92: 7.62×39 AK Pistol Review
Chances are that if you are reading this article, you either already have at least one Kalashnikov rifle of your own or are considering it strongly. It’s estimated that there’s one AK for every 70 people on Earth and that alone says a lot about it. The Serbs are one of those that took inspiration ... Read more
Ruger 10/22 Takedown Review: “One To Go, Please!”
The Ruger 10/22 is one of the most successful rimfire rifles ever made. Depending upon which source you trust, they have sold either five, seven, or eight million rifles since the model was introduced in 1964. (At any rate, that’s a bunch!). I have accounted for exactly two of those sold. My first 10/22 was ... Read more
[Exclusive Review] Heritage Barkeep .22 Revolver
Are you looking for an inexpensive .22 revolver to carry with you on your rambles into the hinterland? Does your tackle box need an inexpensive .22 in it? How about a gun to carry with you as you run your traplines? Do you need something to take with you when you check your fence rows ... Read more
Viridian Laser Sight – AR and Pistol: Review
Today, I’m going to review two Viridian laser products: one for your pistol and one for your AR. These days, it’s easy to buy a cheap laser to mount onto your pistol or rifle. This is because of the huge availability of Chinese imports and knock-offs online. It is tough for a bone-fide American company ... Read more
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[Review] Bear Creek Arsenal AR 7.62×39
I own a few AR-pattern rifles in various calibers and enjoy shooting them. I have guns in 9mm, .223/5.56, and now 7.62×39. So, I wouldn’t exactly call myself an AR expert but, as the saying goes, this ain’t my first rodeo where they are concerned. I know what works for me and what I like. ... Read more
Review: Rock River Arms 1911-A1
Let’s start this Rock River Arms 1911 review off with this statement: I like 1911s. I don’t know how many I’ve owned over the years. I tend to live for a good while in the no-1911-zone, but it is always followed by an urgent desire to own another one. I’ve owned 1911s made by Colt, ... Read more
[Review] Savage Axis II XP (vs. Mossberg Predator)
Those of you who read my reviews and articles know that I am by and large a handgun guy. I cut my shooting teeth on that type of firearm. I guess growing up in a state that did not allow “regular” rifle calibers for deer hunting (only pistol calibers were legal) until fairly recently may ... Read more
Ruger EC9s review – is it worth it? Read this first.
The Ruger EC9S is a close cousin of Ruger’s popular LC9S 9mm pistol. They do have a couple of differences, which you should know about. You may want to read my Ruger LC9S review – I owned the gun for a good while. The LC9S is popular and its MSRP is $529. However, today’s street price ... Read more
Best Concealed Carry Revolvers [2021 Update]
In this day and age of polymer-framed striker-fired semiautos, does the old-fashioned revolver even have a place? Many of you reading this may think not but I beg to differ. There’s something to be said for a carry weapon that just needs to be drawn (or shot through the pocket, hidden) and fired just by ... Read more
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Ruger LCP Max – Pocket-Sized 10-Round .380 [Review & Video]
Let’s dive into the new Ruger LCP Max. First, pocket-sized pistols are all the rage these days. I have more than a few friends who don’t consider themselves well-armed unless they have a gun in their pocket. Some also need one on their belt. Heck, I’ll put myself in that category. There are several – ... Read more
Diamondback DB9 9mm Pistol, Gen 4 [Hands-on Review]
I wish I had a dollar for each 9mm carry gun I’ve owned. I could buy at least one grand steak dinner, for sure, with what I collected through the years. I’ve owned many “small 9s” and have some opinions based on my experiences. The hottest pistol sub-category in the business at this time is ... Read more
Marlin 1895 .45/70 Hands-On Review ‘The Guide Gun’
The Marlin 1985 is an upscale, heavy-duty version of their excellent 336 lever rifle. The 336 and its cousins have probably accounted for enough deer over the years to fill a decent-sized football stadium. Reliable, accurate, and affordable, the 336 in caliber .30-30 is a staple in the deer woods each fall. Beef it up, ... Read more
New Ruger Bearcat .22 LR full hands-on review
The Ruger Bearcat was first released in 1958, let’s see how it stands up in 2021. I like .22 handguns. Pistols, revolvers, single-shots. They are all fun to shoot, and usually more accurate than they need to be. I either own or have owned, enough .22 handguns to fill a decent-sized duffel bag. I’ve taken ... Read more
Springfield Hellcat Review (Rapid Defense Package)
I have owned several small 9mm pistols. From Kel-Tecs, Kahrs, Springfield XDs, and many others, I feel like I’m familiar with the breed. Almost every major pistol manufacturer sells a 9mm small enough to fit into your pocket. Many of them allow you to carry 10, 11, or more rounds. We have the Sig Sauer ... Read more
Taurus 692 Review: two guns in one?
What do I mean by two guns in one? The idea that a gun can shoot more than one type of ammo is not new. Any of you familiar with a .357 or .44 Magnum revolver will know what I mean. Well, as far as the .38/.357 and the .44 Special / Magnum calibers go. ... Read more
Taurus GX4 review: 11+1 capacity 9mm under $400
Looking for a full in-depth review of the brand new Taurus GX4? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I have owned and shot Taurus guns for more than a couple decades. If you have read any of my other reviews (for example the Taurus G3C review) you will be aware that I have not ... Read more
Taurus Judge review
The Taurus Judge is the Brazilian manufacturer’s best selling gun, according to the last sales stats I saw. That says a lot, but why? Welcome to my in-depth review of the Judge, focusing on its use cases and how it shoots. Introduction Why call it the Judge? Well, the gun started out with the model ... Read more
Ruger Wrangler review – an affordable .22LR
Summary The Ruger Wrangler is an excellent .22 revolver for beginners and experienced shooters alike. Whether for plinking or self-protection, it’s an effective, easy to use revolver that is backed by the customer service of Ruger should anything go wrong. The price point (and chambering) makes it one of the more affordable guns for sure. ... Read more
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Ruger MPR Review [AR 556 Expert Hands On]
Summary Ruger and rifles. It doesn’t sound right, at least to those of us who cut their shooting teeth on Ruger revolvers and semi-auto pistols. After all, Ruger’s first products were handguns, right? It started in 1949 with the MK I Standard .22 pistol and then went to the .357 Magnum Blackhawk. From there, it ... Read more
