H.L. Harris’ Journey Into Gun Ownership Continues . . .
By H.L. Harris Part two of my journey into gun ownership (see: A Newbie’s Tale from Texas) brought me to South Austin. When RF told me to meet the TTAG team at a gun range,... The post H.L. Harris’...
View ArticleBREAKING: Video of Russian Ambassador Assassination with Sarsilmaz K2P Pistol
The Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, was gunned down by an off-duty Turkish police officer as he spoke at an art exhibition earlier today. The assassin was identified as Mevlut Mert... The...
View ArticleMidwest Gun Works Delivers the HK P7 Hotness
“Hey, weren’t you the guys with that color case hardened Hi Power on display at SHOT Show?” I asked of the gentlemen wearing Midwest Gun Works polos at a shared lunch table... The post Midwest Gun...
View ArticleGear Review: STI Custom Shop Threaded Bull Barrel Replacement
I’m a huge fan of STI guns. Much of that’s due to my experience carrying their Duty One four-inch aluminum framed 1911 in .45ACP on my hip every day. I’ve put... The post Gear Review: STI Custom Shop...
View ArticleWhat’s So Special About .38 Special?
David Tong writes [via ammoland.com] The “thirty-eight-special,” was a simple lengthening of the .38 Long Colt round that had proved so inadequate against the Moro warriors of the Philippines during......
View ArticleGear Review: Fix It Sticks Ultimate Kit
In late October I was scanning the endless sea of imagery on Instagram when a post by Fix It Sticks caught my eye. Unfamiliar with the company, I dug into... The post Gear Review: Fix It Sticks...
View ArticleSecret Santa, Silent Assassin: Just Thought I’d Leave This Here
Warning: you may find this a little disturbing. If you think the whole idea of Santa Claus is a bit creepy, you’re not the only one. [h/t everydaynodaysoff.com] The post Secret Santa, Silent Assassin:...
View ArticleHere’s the Pistol the Berlin Truck Terrorist Used to Shoot an Italian...
Image courtesy the sun.co.uk: The pistol used by the Berlin truck attack Jihadi looks a lot like a Walther. But it’s a clone, probably made by Erma Werke. The Erma... The post Here’s the Pistol the...
View ArticleAcademy Leaks Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Handguns
SHOT Show is just around the corner, which means that a wave of “new” products is crashing down upon us like the Great Wave off Kanagawa. I put “new” in... The post Academy Leaks Smith & Wesson...
View ArticleVideo Review: Springfield XD(M) 4.5
They say video is the future. Toward that end, in partnership with our friends at Gun Genius, we’ve recorded a number of short video gun reviews for your low attention span... The post Video Review:...
View ArticleNew From Ruger: The Ruger American Pistol Compact .45
Ruger’s added to their Ruger American Pistol lineup with a new compact .45 model. Novak sights, adjustable grips, 10+1 and an MSRP of $579. Here’s their announcement: The post New From Ruger: The Ruger...
View ArticleNew From Colt: Cobra .38 Revolver
While the barrier to entry is certainly high, enterprising companies still get into the revolver business from time to time. Last year it was Kimber with their impressive K6s. This year... The post New...
View ArticleGear Review: Gear Head Works Tailhook Pistol Braces (New Release)
While “game changer” may be one of the most overused phrases of the past few years, earning my distaste almost as strongly as the completely useless term “bi-weekly” but with... The post Gear Review:...
View ArticleSmith & Wesson Officially Unveils the M&P M2.0
Late last month Academy leaked the details of Smith & Wesson’s updated M&P pistol series dubbed the M&P M2.0. Now Smith has officially made the announcement of the improved line... The post...
View ArticleGun Review: Beretta 3032 Tomcat Inox
In a sea of plastic mouse guns, the decidedly old school Beretta Tomcat stands out with its all Inox (aka “stainless steel” for those who don’t speak fluent Beretta) slide and... The post Gun Review:...
View ArticleRIP GLOCK 20: I Had a Kaboom
BLAM! The shot was noticeably loud and snappy. Then again I was shooting full-house 10mm. Debris peppered my face. “What the heck?” I thought it was dirt or bullet material... The post RIP GLOCK 20: I...
View ArticleGear Review: Apex Tactical M&P Barrel
Years ago, I shot an M&P9 with an Apex trigger and fell in love. As I detailed in our “What I Carry” series, it was a long strange trip to get... The post Gear Review: Apex Tactical M&P Barrel...
View ArticleYankee Marshall: .45 ACP Sucks for Self-Defense. Relatively Speaking.
This little gem from YouTuber Yankee Marshall has racked-up 100k views since it was posted during the waning moments of 2016. And why not? YM is a funny dude and... The post Yankee Marshall: .45 ACP...
View ArticleHow Not To Reholster Your Gun: Just Thought I’d Leave This Here
I wear a Kydex holster for a lot of reasons. Frame-mounted safety or not, reholstering is one of them. [h/t everdaynodaysoff.com] Below: the screen grab from ~2:50 into the video: The post How Not To...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0
As I walked into my local gun store the other day (Guns Warehouse in Cedar Park) the friendly salesman greeted me and said “I think I have something that will... The post First Impressions: Smith &...
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