The Model 66-8 Combat Magnum lives up to the K-frame’s reputation. In my opinion, a .357 magnum is a good choice for self-defense, and I’d prefer to carry the .357 Magnum in a revolver like the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum.
Robert Sadowski
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Mini-14 Hack: Samson A-TM Folding Stock and Hannibal Rail
Updated: October 13, 2023Admit it. We all have had a Ruger Mini-14 in our past lives. The classic wood and blued steel Mini-14 helped whet our appetite for 5.56 caliber semi-automatic rifles pre-AR-15 days.
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Polymer80 Spectre Ghost Pistol Build
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Updated: May 22, 2017Love it or hate it, the 10mm round deserves respect. Both the chambering and the 6.3-inch barrel that Dan Wesson equips the Bruin with make it a great choice for hunting—especially with 10mm cartridges loaded to their full potential. Pigs, deer, and bear within close range will fall prey to the Bruin.
A Cocked-And-Locked SIG Clone? Arex Rex Zero 1S 9mm—Full Review.
Updated: August 30, 2016The Arex Rex Zero 1S combines SIG-style features with a distinctly 1911-style feature into a rugged and reliable self-defense firearm.
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Updated: August 19, 2016The Franklin Armory Binary Firing System drop-in AR-15 trigger allows a shooter to fire a round with the press of a trigger and fire a second round with a release of the trigger. From a tactical standpoint, the Franklin Armory BFS can significantly increase the rate of fire.