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Taurus Raging Hunter Review: Ultimate Guide
It weighs 55 ounces. And yet, this is still about half a pound less than a Raging Bull. The Taurus Raging Hunter was also American Hunter Magazine’s 2019 Hunting Handgun of the Year. It has all the qualities that hunting revolver aficionados look for in a pistol, including a modern design, solid construction, and a ... Read more
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield M2.0 .45 ACP: Hands-On Review
I owned a Shield once in 9mm. 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 — the .45 ACP. That makes it worth the effort, in my opinion, as they are, in essence, different guns. Hopefully, you will ... Read more
Taurus TX22 Review: A Great Idea Executed Well
A .22 LR pistol can be a very useful firearm, and the Taurus TX22 is one great pistol to own. Introduced at the SHOT show in January of 2019, this gun was designed to fulfill three main purposes: to be an inexpensive-yet-feature-laden plinker, to be a gun you could compete with and to be a ... Read more
Best Budget 1911s [2025]: Everything Around $500
I am a retired public school music teacher. I also have an affinity for a good 1911 — I’ve owned several. However, 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 1911s that cost a modest ... Read more
Taurus PT1911 Review: A Great Way To Own A Legend
I am a 1911 fan — not exactly a junkie, but I’ve owned several over the years. The 1911 is a high-priced, high-complexity firearm that fires a huge, powerful caliber bullet. Taurus firearms are well recognized as being among the most reasonably priced in the industry, and their 1911 model is no exception. Here, we’ll ... Read more
Glock 23: The Compact .40 S&W
Deer-legal in my state. Huh? The Glock 23 is deer-legal in my state. The .40 S&W shot through a minimum-4-inch barrel is considered deer medicine where I live. Add in the ability to shoot the .40 from a carbine, and the joy increases with each additional foot-pound of energy you gain with that longer barrel. ... Read more
SIG Sauer Emperor Scorpion 1911: Hands-On Review
The emperor scorpion is the largest, nastiest scorpion out there, from what I read. Living in a non-desert area, I have no real-world experience with scorpions. But I bet many of you readers in desert areas have plenty of experience with the critters. Sig Sauer named their carry 1911 after the emperor scorpion to give ... Read more
SAR K2P 9mm Gun Review
If you’re a gun collector or enthusiast, then you know there’s nothing quite like the feeling of getting your hands on a brand new firearm. And if that new firearm is a SAR K2P pistol, well, then you’re in for an extra special treat. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at some of ... Read more
Ruger SP101 Review: One Fun Handful Of A .357
The Ruger SP101 is a two-and-a-half-inch barrel on a .357 Magnum revolver. If you have read many of my small-revolver reviews, you will notice that I have reviewed more than a few small revolvers that were in .357 Magnum. Here are a few of them for you to peruse. This list of reviews also includes ... Read more
H&K P30L: Hands-On Gun Review
We’ll look at the H&K P30L .40 S&W (L means longer barrel, more in specifications below). The gun I used for this review belonged to my brother. He brought it to my backyard range to wring it out. It is in .40 S&W but is also available in 9mm caliber. Heckler & Koch makes some ... Read more
Best .45 ACP Pistols [Excluding 1911s]
“I won’t carry anything in a pistol caliber that doesn’t start with a four.” This is the philosophy of many old-time (and some newer) shooters who grew up with the .45 ACP being the King of the Hill in effective pistol cartridges. To them, the .45 ACP is the only round to carry or shoot ... Read more
Springfield XDM Compact .45 ACP: Hands-On Review
Springfield Armory is well-known for its broad line of 1911 pistols, but their XD brand of striker-fired pistols has acquired huge traction. I recently purchased a brand-new XDM with a 3.8-inch barrel chambered in.45 ACP, which I used for this review. We have provided this review for those who are thinking about purchasing an XDM ... Read more
Ruger LC9S Hands-On Review: 9mm Budget Carry Gun
The Ruger LC9S, a single-stack, striker-fired pocketable 9mm that has sold like hotcakes is a popular gun. It’s small, thin, light, reliable, and cheap. What’s not to like? We’ll examine it in some detail to see if we can determine the answer to that question. Ruger LC9s Variations The LC9S is one of a few ... Read more
Glock 43 Review: Ultimate Concealed Carry Gun
Glock guns. Love them or really not like them (don’t like the h*** word — too much of that in the world today). The shooting world is bifurcated when it comes to this company’s guns. Some shooters will buy only Glocks. Others would not buy one if it were the only gun in the store. ... Read more
Taurus 85 Ultralite Hands-On Review
I have always had an attraction to snub-nosed revolvers. I’ve owned a few, including a Charter Arms .44 Special Bulldog back in the late ’70s when David Berkowitz used that gun for nefarious purposes in New York. The large-ish Bulldog stretched the definition of a snubby, but technically it fit. It had quite a reputation ... Read more
Best .22 LR Revolvers: Complete Guide
The .22 Long Rifle is one of the most popular and affordable calibers for shooters today. Not only are .22 LR rifles cheap, but they’re also extremely versatile in terms of range, effectiveness, and availability of different hunting pellets. From semi-automatic pistols to bolt-action rifles and everything in between, you’ll find a seemingly infinite number ... Read more
The Glock 48 Pistol [2022 Gun Review]
The Glock 48 is a solid concealed carry pistol. It’s the slimmer version of the ever-so-popular Glock 19. You see, Glocks have been producing a lot of pistols. Almost one every year or so. And that begs the question, which one to get? There’s a G42, G43, and G43x, all of which are excellent. Yet ... Read more
9 Best .357 Magnum Revolvers
If you’re planning to buy a .357 revolver, you’re in luck. We have compiled the best .357 Magnum revolvers in the market and provided you with a buyer’s guide to help you make an informed purchasing decision. The .357 Magnum cartridge is the most popular go-to round for wheel gunners. You can also use it ... Read more
Ruger SR22: Versatile 22LR Pistol [Hands-On Review]
The Ruger company is a long-time provider of excellent guns to security agencies, police, and other law enforcement agencies as well as citizens. I’m one of those long-time owners of Ruger firearms. Ruger is a name to be reckoned with in American gun production. Ever since 1949, they’ve introduced model after model of innovative, well-built, ... Read more
Heritage Rough Rider Revolver: Hands-On Review
The Heritage Rough Rider revolver has the same classic design and precise action as its big-bore cousins but it’s chambered in either 22 LR or 22 WMR. So is this a good revolver to add to your collection? Heritage Rough Rider Revolver Pros & Cons The Heritage Manufacturing Inc. Heritage Manufacturing has been making rugged, ... Read more
The 4 Best Car Gun Holsters [2022]
Carrying your gun in your daily concealed holster while driving can be very uncomfortable. It is also a questionable safety practice. You want something secure and easy to draw from. Optionally, you also want the gun to be hidden from view. That is where the purpose-made car holsters come in. As someone who writes about ... Read more
Best .44 Magnum Revolvers: Ultimate Guide
The .44 Magnum is a powerful round you can use for hunting. If you’re looking for a handy revolver you can bring with you during hunting excursions, here’s our list of the best .44 Magnum revolvers on the market. Cutting to the Chase For those of you who want to read about guns, here they ... Read more
Best Taurus G2c Accessories and Upgrades [2022]
The Taurus G2c is a highly configurable pistol. And at a retail price of $250, you probably have some spare cash to improve it with. You can customize it with a variety of aftermarket parts to make it your own or modify the gun to make it a better shooting experience. Don’t know where to ... Read more
Handgun Brands Ranked
We could write whole books on the history and quality of handgun manufacturers, but ain’t no one got time to read that. Instead, we’ll boil this complex and nuanced topic down to a simple handgun brands ranked list that you can see and digest with ease. For all of the details and a ton of ... Read more
How To Buy A Gun In California
California is one of the largest and most populated states in the union, known for our beaches, mountains, military bases, Hollywood, and a whole lot more — we’re also known as one of the worst states for gun owners to live in. Even something as simple as how to buy a gun in California is ... Read more
How To Sell A Gun
While many of us live by the law of “never sell, only buy”, there comes a time in most of our lives when you have at least one more gun than you really need or want. So why not turn that into something new! But how, where, and what is legal is a big question ... Read more
The Best .45 ACP Pistols
The .45 ACP is one of the best cartridges ever made, almost as American as apple pie, no gun collection is complete without at least one .45. But what are the best .45 ACP pistols? In days long past, getting a .45 almost always meant getting a 1911 in some flavor. But these days there ... Read more
Best Type of Gun for Home Defense
Finding the best gun for home defense is essential. With all that’s happening at home in the US and around the world nowadays, it’s always best to prepare before a threat occurs. Depending on your budget, situation, and what you’re comfortable with — the right gun for you might not be the right gun for ... Read more
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
The 4 Best Leather Paddle Holsters
If you’re interested in an outside the waistband holster, but you’re not a fan of the classic pancake style, you should consider a paddle holster! Many paddle holsters are made with polymer. They are nice and all, but a leather holster hust makes it that much more natural and high class. We’ve sifted through the ... Read more
