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Revolver Revival: Resurgence in Wheelguns

For several years, gun writers ignored revolvers. This is reasonable because there has been a renaissance of creativity in firearms design in this same period. There has been a steady, but declining market for wheelguns, but the surge of interest in defensive concealed carry has brought new interest to these simple and reliable guns.

Pistol Caliber Carbines, The Next Big Thing?

Pistol Caliber Carbines, The Next Big Thing?

Pistol caliber carbines are fun and cheap to shoot and it doesn’t hurt that they are chambered in 9mm Luger, one of the most popular centerfire round in the world. This makes them great companion carbine for shooters who already own a 9mm pistol.

A Cheap & Capable Mid-Range AR Scope? Alpen’s Apex XP AR 1-6X24 - Full Review.

A Cheap & Capable Mid-Range AR Scope? Alpen’s Apex XP AR 1-6X24 – Full Review.

Recently, I’ve been testing a 1-6X variable that’s certainly up to the task and it provides everything needed to exploit the long-range accuracy and high-speed, close-range capability of my CRP 18 Colt Competition Rifle. It is Alpen’s Apex XP AR 1-6X24 scope.

Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith & Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield—Full Review

Ultimate CCW 9mm? Smith & Wesson Ported Performance Center Shield—Full Review

The Performance Center Ported Shield in 9mm takes the highly popular Shield CCW pistol and adds numerous upgrades. Read on for the full review.

New MVP Takes .308 PMAGs/M1A Mags - Inexpensive Long Range Tack Driver!

New MVP Takes .308 PMAGs/M1A Mags – Inexpensive Long Range Tack Driver!

The Mossberg MVP Varmint .308 feeds from readily available AR-pattern magazines and delivers long-range performance at a price point under $750.

7 Top Compact Concealed Carry Self-Defense Handguns for New Shooters!

7 Top Compact Concealed Carry Self-Defense Handguns for New Shooters!

Probably the hottest segment of the handgun market is in guns that fit the concealed carry mode. The guns listed aren’t chosen for their level of usefulness for highly trained operators, but rather because they’re easy to learn to shoot well and are powerful and reliable enough to serve as excellent defensive tools.

Why My Concealed Carry Gun is a .357

Why My Concealed Carry Gun is a .357

The debate about the best concealed carry gun will never be solved. But I’m going to throw in my vote for EDC: the .357. I’ve been studying defensive shooting scenarios and statistics, and here’s why I think this S&W revolver is the best option.

5 Things to Consider Before You Carry Concealed

5 Things to Consider Before You Carry Concealed

Here’s a list of 5 things you should consider before you jump headlong into concealed carry. It isn’t as easy as just carrying a gun. There are other things that some new to the lifestyle (and some who have grown complacent) fail to consider.

How the Reasonable Person Should Carry

How the Reasonable Person Should Carry

Open carry in modern times, when concealed carry is so easy, makes you a target, both on the streets and in the courtroom.

The Bullseye Long Range Target Camera System

The Bullseye Long Range Target Camera System

Need help seeing shot placement? Check out the Bullseye target camera. Live, remote images track individual hits. No need for a spotting scope, even. And it works as far as a mile away. Get flashing before/after images as soon as the bullet punches the paper.