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Gun Review: BUL M-5 Commander 1911 (9mm)

There has been a recent surge in firearms-related gear coming out of Israel. Starting with our readers’ choice as the best new rifle of 2013 (the Tavor) and continuing with some of Robert’s favorite...

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Yardarm: Real-Time Firearms Tracking and Alert System, Coming to a Police...

When I worked as an EMT in Fairfax, the radios we were issued had a big orange button on the top that we were never supposed to press. Unless we really needed it. That button was our lifeline — each...

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Question of the Day: Which Gun(s) Are Likely to Become Future Collectibles?

“I have acquired a few guns over the years,” TTAG reader RB admits. “None of them are investment pieces that will show any value in my lifetime. A Smith revolver has shown to hold it’s value – which...

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Three Reasons I Carry A 1911

I’ve gone through a number of everyday carry guns in the last few years: a GLOCK 19, Kahr PM9, Smith & Wesson 642, Springfield XD-M, FNS-9 and a few other gats that lasted a couple of weeks. As an...

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Devilish Devisme Pistols

Written by Joel Kolander. Republished from rockislandauctions.com: Demons, tormented spirits, poltergeists, devils, and Death himself are not uncommon characters this time of year. Nor are they...

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New from Wilson Combat: Beretta/Wilson 92G Brigadier Tactical

Wilson Combat should have created a new brand for their range of Beretta 92 parts and full-zoot 92 models. As marketing maven Al Reis will tell you, the tighter the brand, the more powerful it is....

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Gun Review: Beretta Pico

Hitting distributor shelves now is the slimmest .380 ACP pistol on the market, the Beretta Pico. At its widest point — across the ambi mag release paddle — my caliper pegs it at 18.5mm (0.728″), while...

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Gun Comparison: Ruger LC9 vs. LC9s

Since its announcement at 2011’s SHOT Show, the Ruger LC9 has generated unending complaints about its onerous trigger pull. At the end of July, 2014, the company released a striker-fired version of...

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OMG! A Concealed Firearm Next to Governor Haley! OMG!

TTAG reader Andy Walker writes: I’m a resident of South Carolina. In the run up to midterm elections my governor was all over the state drumming up support. Governor Haley happened to be stopping in...

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MasterPiece Arms Releases New DMG Series Handguns

I’m not a fan of the MAC-10 style handgun. It’s not my speed, and with the improvements that have come in the nearly 50 years since it was first developed, the design has become decidedly outdated....

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New From Sturm Ruger: LCRx With 3″ Barrel

Ruger’s lightweight snubbie, the LCR is known for having one of the sweetest stock triggers in revolverdom. Last year, they added a model with an external hammer – the LCRx – for those who really want...

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BREAKING: NJ AG: Smart Gun Not Smart Enough to Trigger Smart Gun Law

Press release from the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs: The New Jersey Attorney General has issued a legally-mandated report to the Governor and the Legislature finding that the...

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ShootingTheBull410 Previews the Smith & Wesson 460 VXR

Watch for RF’s full review of the Smith & Wesson Performance Center 460 XVR coming soon. To paraphrase Winston Zeddemore from Ghostbusters… “If someone asks you if you want to test their Smith...

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Question of the Day: What’s Your Definition of a [Gun] Optimist?

“Do you carry a revolver?” Crossbreed Holsters’ ammoland.com-borne presser asks. “Then you also need to carry extra ammo!” it proclaims, not without reason. “The reduced ammo capacity of revolvers...

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Beretta Pico Update

A month ago I wrapped up the review of Beretta’s new Pico. It’s definitely the slimmest, tiniest .380 out there and I really dig the great sights, the quick and simple takedown, and the fact that only...

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FrankenGLOCK Tales: 10mm From a .45 GLOCK 21

For some reason, I’ve got it in my head to convert my GLOCK 21 to shoot a wide variety of different calibers. Not that .45 ACP isn’t enough, but — well, it’s more a case of “because I can” than...

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Santa Cruz Cops Trial .9mm Smart Gun

“One procedure that failed in Ferguson was Officer Wilson’s attempt to call for backup. His radio was switched to the wrong channel,” sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com reveals. “But a remarkable technology in...

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New From Sturm, Ruger: Limited Edition LCPs!

Never let it be said that the marketing mavens at Ruger let any grass grow under their feet. After the tens of thousands of heaters they no doubt sold on the biggest Black Friday, well, ever, their...

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Open Carry in Tacna, Arizona

In Tacna, Arizona, I saw this fellow openly carrying what appears to be a stainless steel Colt Mustang in .380. He told me he’d served in the Marine Corps, as indicated by the tattoo. He was driving...

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New(ish) From IWI US: Jericho 941 Pistols

Versions of the Jericho have been imported, on and off, for years. Now IWI US will be importing the Jericho in both steel and polymer framed models in all your favorite flavors. Press release after...

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