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Strike Industries Upcoming Sci-Fi Chassis for the P320 and P90

I’m not sure if I was a gun guy or a sci-fi nerd first. I grew up in a shooting household, but my dad also took me to see the original Star Wars when it first came out in 1977. Maybe it was a parallel...

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Amend2 Adds Affordable A2-320 17-Round Magazines

Idaho based Amend2 has been making AR rifle mags for over a decade now, and Glock pistol mags for a good chunk of that time, but they just announced their new A2-320 mags for the 9mm SIG P320 on social...

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Strike Industries Releases Glock 19 Magazines

You can never really have enough spare magazines, but sometimes the cost of mags can limit you. While OEM mags are always a great way to go, they also generally tend to be more expensive. Fortunately,...

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Gun Review: Kimber’s “Fin-Less” R7 Mako

The hottest trend in firearms over the past four years is the sub-compact semi-auto, and Kimber’s R7 Mako has jumped squarely into the frenzy.   This trend really got started when Sig Sauer’s P365...

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Beretta Releases the 92GTS with Frame Mounted Decocking Lever

The Beretta 92 series may not be quite as old as Browning’s 1911, but it’s creeping up on 50 years since it was designed in 1975. It’s seen more than its share of use with military and police forces...

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Obscure Object of Desire: Ruby Pistol

One of the most common, recurring themes in warfare from the dawn of organized armed forces is a lack of weapons, equipment and ammo when you need it. The French found themselves in need of weapons, a...

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Cimarron US Cavalry 1873 Revolver: A Great Take on the Colt Peacemaker

The Colt Single Action Army revolver is probably the most recognizable handgun ever, and its silhouette has graced the big screen in the holsters of heroes and villains, both real and imagined. Colt...

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XS Sights Releases New Fiber Optic Sights for Glock Pistols

Back in the day, we used to paint our front sights white or red if we wanted to see them better. Times have changed, and now fiber optics are a much better option. They really do stand out, and work...

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Hi Viz FastDot H3 Sights

Do you want the speed of a dot sight without the bulk, the batteries and the chance of mechanical failure? Well then the Hi Viz FastDot H3 Tritium and Fiber Optic system might be just what you’re...

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First Look: The All New Taurus TX22 T.O.R.O.

When I saw the new Taurus TX22 T.O.R.O. drop I had mixed feelings. On the one hand, I actually love my current TX22, and it’s my favorite .22 suppressor platform. On the other hand, the new T.O.R.O....

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Colt Python vs. Smith & Wesson 686+

The Colt Python and the Smith & Wesson 686 are two mid-sized .357 Magnum revolvers that have competed with one another off and on for decades. While I have long been a fan of Smith & Wesson...

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Obscure Object of Desire – S&W 432 PD

Smith & Wesson and various .32 caliber revolvers date back to 1865 and the advent of rimfire cartridges. In 1878, the company created the .32 S&W, a centerfire micro-sized .32 caliber round....

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Springfield Armory Releases the Prodigy 9mm in Coyote Brown

Springfield Armory’s Prodigy is a 1911 for the 21st Century. With its polymer frame and double stack magazine, it holds an impressive 27+1 rounds of 9mm, with a a spare extended mag offering 20+1...

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XS Sights Announces DXT2 PRO Series Night Sights

XS Sights just announced the new DXT2 PRO Series night sights for self-defense. The DX2 PRO series is an improved version of the Big Dot line. It has increased durability and corrosion resistance as a...

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Sig Sauer Introduces The Reserve Collection P226 XFive

SIG Sauer is introducing a new line of custom handguns featuring modern aesthetics and performance upgrades on some of the company’s most iconic platforms. The specially crafted series is called the...

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Girsan Regard MC: Turkish M9 Clone Review

The Beretta M9, the US military’s adopted version of the Beretta 92FS, was adopted amid a flurry of controversy during the acquisitions process. Despite some growing pains (and slides flying off), the...

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NBC Falsely Claims Magazine Disconnects Improve Safety of Handguns

Around 11 people are killed each year because their handguns lacked a magazine disconnect, according to a massive 4,600-word special report by NBC News, which was released Friday.  The story’s title...

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Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Full Size Metal Carry Comp

The Smith & Wesson M&P series of handguns is one I’ve found exceptionally ergonomic and subjectively handsome over the years while browsing the local gun counter. Even so, it has shockingly...

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First Look: Taurus Introduces the New 9mm Compact GX2

Starting off 2025 with a bang, Taurus just announced the launch of the Taurus GX2. The GX2 is a compact 9mm that they say is designed to meet the needs of first-time shooters without compromising...

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Lone Wolf Introduces the Timberwolf 9mm Pistol

Lone Wolf Arms has been making Glock compatible parts and their Timberwolf polymer frames for quite a while now. They came out with the complete Dusk pistol a couple of years ago, but now they’ve added...

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Keltec’s Quirky New PR57

Keltec is known for its out of the box thinking and they sure have come up with some unusual designs over the years. It works for them though, because they usually do well and their designs have...

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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Handgun Ban for Young Adults

In a major win for gun rights, the SAF and its partners have successfully challenged the federal government’s prohibition on handgun sales to young adults. A three-judge panel of the Fifth U.S. Circuit...

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SHIELD Sights Releases the OMSsc Micro Red Dot Sight

SHIELD Sights just announced the release of the new OMSsc Sub Compact Red Dot Sight. There are a lot of red dot sights on the market now, but you know as soon as you look at it that the OMSsc is...

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Obscure Object Of Desire – Norinco TU-90

The gun world has a particular set of guys. There are 1911 ‘guys,’ Glock ‘guys,’ AK ‘guys,’ and more. Guys who like guns but have a particular love for one platform. I know they have to exist, but I’ve...

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Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm Review: Is This the BEST Roller-Delayed PDW?

Hot on the scene is the new Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm pistol! This roller-delayed, little wonder looks to make its mark on the firearm scene as a strong contender as a PDW (personal defense weapon)....

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