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Kel Tec Sub 2000 Full Review (2021)
Summary I’ve been shooting the Kel Tec Sub 2000 since 2017, so if you’re looking to buy one or want to make up your mind, you’ve come to the right place! Make sure you read the full review. Further down this review, I go through all the accessories that I advise purchasing to overcome the ... Read more
8 Best Home Defense Shotguns in 2021
There are many reasons to look for a shotgun dedicated to home defense, did you know that a burglary occurs every 30 seconds in our country? And most of these happen during the day according to the FBI! As some of you may know, I own over 150 firearms, many of which are shotguns that ... Read more
Investment piece? The $3,695 Ed Brown 1911 [Review]
Ed Brown 1911 Classic Custom in summary Ed Brown 1911, the Classic Custom, is one maker’s interpretation of what a perfect 1911 should be. Blending John Moses Browning’s genius with modern technology and a healthy dose of hand craftsmanship, the Classic Custom leaves nothing to be desired. Fun and quality come at a price: the ... Read more
Ruger GP100 Revolver – expert hands on review [2021]
Ruger and the revolver First, before we get to the Ruger GP100, let’s take a quick look at history. Ruger has had a long relationship with revolvers. Although the company was founded to produce a semi-automatic .22 pistol, Ruger’s second product was actually a single action revolver in .357 Magnum. This was to capitalize on ... Read more
PSA AR10 Review – Steak Features for Hamburger Prices
Summary Palmetto State Armory’s Gen3 PA10 platform (PSA AR10) is a solid and well-made performer in the AR-10 space, and at its price point (MSRP of $1349, but it can sometimes be found for $1179) it is tough to beat. PSA’s superb reputation for after-service support shouldn’t be necessary, but it’s comforting to know that ... Read more
Ruger Charger review (9mm)
First off, let me say that I really enjoyed the Ruger Charger. It was fun to shoot and easy to carry around, since there was no buttstock to get in the way. (Having said that, you could attach a brace – the mount is there). With dual-magazine capability (Ruger and Glock), you could have a ... Read more
Mossberg 464 SPX review – traditional meets tactical [2021]
It was with great interest that I opened the long box from Mossberg. I know, many of you have opened similar boxes from that company and have been pleased at the shotgun contained therein. But – I wasn’t opening the box to retrieve a shotgun. Mossberg doesn’t make just shotguns. They make rifles (here, too) ... Read more
New Ruger Max-9 pistol for Concealed Carry MSRP $499 [Hands on review]
It’s always interesting to watch new guns or similar products come out. As a reviewer and purveyor of firearms-related industry news, I am still amazed at times when I read of or am told about a new gun being launched. I have been in on my share of NDAs – non-disclosure agreements – from manufacturers ... Read more
Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 380 Review [2021]
Small, pocketable pistols are all the rage right now. (Come to think of it, they’ve been popular ever since they were made small enough to fit in a pocket). At any rate, many manufacturers are building tiny guns that pack a punch, which can be pretty powerful behind the muzzle as well as in front ... Read more
Best Concealed Carry Insurance [2021 Update]
Our CCW Insurance Top Pick We looked at the most popular concealed carry coverages and our favorite is the USCCA. They are a bit more expensive than the other providers but offer a lot more bang for your money! Some of our team members have been personal clients of USCCA for years! Visit USCCA All ... Read more
Sig Sauer P220 .45 ACP review [2021]
The SIG Sauer P220 is one heck of a gun. Police agencies across the U.S. and around the world have used, and still use, Sig pistols extensively. Matter of fact, one very close-to-me state issues the 220 to its state troopers and also issues the P365 as a backup gun. I’ll get more into this ... Read more
Diamondback DB9R 9mm Rifle – One Fun Gun To Run
Diamondback Firearms has had a rather rocky history early on. You might hear, “Diamondback? come on – you’ve got to be kidding!”. That’s the reaction that some shooters had when the Diamondback .380 or 9mm pistol was brought up. This knee-jerk comment typically came from a shooter with an H&K, Springfield Armory, Sig Sauer, or ... Read more
Rossi R92 .357 magnum lever action rifle – hands on review
Look at this gun. What a thing of beauty, eh? How could you drag this thing through briars and brambles on your way to your deer stand? Polished stainless steel, close-grained hardwood stock… this rifle is built to not only harvest deer (or whatever you use it for) – it’s meant to look good while ... Read more
Glock 44: The Austrian Rimfire review
Summary The Glock 44 is a superb entry into the already busy market of rimfire handguns. Built in the silhouette of Glock’s enormously popular 19, the 44 is the perfect training companion for those that use a Glock for duty carry, competitive shooting, or personal defense. The Glock 44 is also a great choice for ... Read more
The judge takes the stand – a hands-on review of the bestselling Taurus Judge .410
Let’s just get this out of the way, right up at the top. The last sales stats I saw for Taurus had the Judge being its bestselling gun, bar none. That says a lot, for sure. Whether you’re a Judge fan or not, it accounts for a whole lot of gun sales. Why call it ... Read more
Best Remington 700s – A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Over the past 50 years, the Remington 700 series of rifles have built a strong reputation as being one of, if not the, best bolt-action rifle on the market. What makes this rifle so popular? There are many reasons that the Remington 700 series is chosen again and again. For one, it comes in a ... Read more
USCCA membership: Training You Cannot Afford Not To Have [Reviewed by a firearms instructor]
Introduction Here are two scenarios. One will probably feel familiar to you. In the first scenario: you recently became a first-time gun buyer along with five million other Americans over the last year. Maybe you had been thinking about purchasing a firearm for some time, or it may have been a spontaneous decision. In either ... Read more
Ruger’s Mini-14 .223 Rifle [Review]
Are you looking for a .223/5.56mm rifle? Not a fan of the AR-style platform? One more question, ever shoot an M14? If the answer to these questions is “yes”, then read on. (Or, if any of the answers are “no”, read on as well!). The non-AR aspect is obvious, from the photos but what about ... Read more
[Review] Taurus G3: Great 9mm For $250? (2021 Update!)
Summary Welcome to our in-depth, hands-on review of the Taurus G3. We’ve taken this gun apart, shot it and checked it against the competition to figure out if it’s worth your time and money. Now even better… check out the awesome optics-ready version below in the Sights section! It all started with the PT111 Millenium ... Read more
Rossi’s New Rio Bravo .22 lever action rifles
Rossi is known for, among other things, its lever action Winchester 1892 replicas. Of course, they are modernized versions which include lawyer-recommended safety features and other newer construction techniques and materials. But they feel really great in your hand and come to your shoulder effortlessly. I know because I owned one for a long time. ... Read more
[Review 2021] Ruger LCP .380 With Viridian Laser
Want one of the smallest, pocket-dwelling .380s on the market? Want it to be reliable? How about a laser sight so you don’t have to look through the tiny built-in sights? Want it to be built like a Ruger? Well, here you go… the best of all those worlds, the Ruger LCP. The .380 has ... 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
S&W M&P 9mm Subcompact [2021 Review]
The M&P line of handguns and rifles is a big seller for Smith and Wesson. In case you’ve been living in a cave for the past decade or two, M&P stands for Military and Police and is one of Smith and Wesson’s several lines of pistols and rifles. Where did that name come from? Well, ... Read more
Taurus G3c upgrades
I own a Taurus G3c. I had owned two G2cs, the immediate predecessors of this smaller brother to the compact-size (15 and 17 round magazines included) G3. This compact version, the G3c, was introduced with much hoopla after a media embargo on June 15th of last year. I reviewed the gun (here) after the deadline ... Read more
Best .44 Magnum Revolvers [2021]
How do you choose a good .44 Magnum revolver when there are so many great guns out there? I’ll attempt to narrow it down a bit and, hopefully, by the end of this article you might have more information about them than you did before. Are You Sure…? Before we get into specifics, let’s make ... Read more
[Review] Ruger American Pistol – One Nice .45
The .45 ACP has probably had at least as many guns chambered for it than any other caliber. Solidifying its position on the American semi-auto cartridge scene as it did in 1911, the old warhorse seems to be gaining in popularity as the years go by. For certain, the pistol that was designed to shoot ... Read more
Best Budget 1911s Around $500
I am a retired public school music teacher. I also have an affinity for a good 1911 – I’ve owned several. But, when you combine these two facts, it well defines the type of 1911s I’ve been able to own – the budget variety. I got really good at selecting good-shooting 1911s that cost a ... Read more
[Review] Smith & Wesson M&P Shield M2.0
I owned a Shield once in 9mm. Matter of fact, I even reviewed an older (1.0) 9mm Shield. So, why another Shield review? Well, this one is a 2.0 and is in my favorite caliber, .45 ACP. That makes it worth the effort, in my opinion – they are in essence different guns. Hopefully, you ... Read more
12 Best .357 Magnum Revolvers
The .357 Magnum cartridge is, arguably, the most popular all-around revolver cartridge out there. Whether you are carrying a snubby for protection or a larger gun for target shooting, competition, hiking, or other activity, the .357 seems to be the go-to round for wheelgunners. With the availability of many different loads and bullets, the cartridge ... Read more
[Review] Ruger SR1911 Commander
Ruger is the largest manufacturer of firearms in the United States. I say that, in case you were wondering. The company wears that crown that was a long time coming, since 1949, to be precise. That’s when the company was founded by Bill Ruger and Alexander Sturm. The company was top seller in handguns from ... Read more