Is the Ideal Conceal ‘Cell Phone’ Pistol the Second Most Hated Gun in America?
As I weaved my way through the booths on the NRA show floor heading for exit for the last time yesterday, I ran smack-dab into the Ideal Conceal booth. You probably know them as the makers of the...
View ArticleCMP Publishes Pricing on Milsurp M1911 and M1911A1 Pistols
You know those 1911 pistols that gun owners have been eagerly waiting for since they were finally authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act? Well the Civilian Marksmanship Program has...
View ArticleModel 19 vs Model 66: Can You Save Cash On A K-Frame?
Some folks might have noticed that Smith & Wesson has revived the Model 19, the storied revolver that gunwriter, peace officer and Marine Corps veteran Bill Jordan personally talked S&W into...
View ArticleMiniature Masterpiece: 1/3rd-Scale Wilson Flintlock Pistol
Based on the Lorenzoni system from the 18th century, this miniature pistol was made by Peter Dyson. In an era of single-shot muzzleloaders, which required a great deal of time and effort to reload, the...
View ArticleThe Kimber Duty Gun That Never Was: The KPD .40
I remember back in the 2005 to 2007 time frame that Kimber was looking to jump into the striker fired polymer pistol market with the KPD series. KPD stood for Kimber Pro Defense. The market was hot for...
View ArticleHistory’s First Assassination with a Handgun: William I, Prince of Orange
William I, Prince of Orange – better known as William the Silent – holds the unenviable place in history of being the first person in the world assassinated with a handgun in 1584. Born into a wealthy...
View ArticleGun Review Follow-Up: Another Look at the SIG P365
SIG SAUER has a huge hit on its hands with the P365. Who in their right mind wouldn’t want 10+1 rounds in the footprint of guns that typically hold 6+1? Our man John Boch sure loves his, giving it a...
View ArticleAfter More Than 120 Years, The NYPD is Retiring the Last of its Service...
New York’s finest first began toting revolvers back in 1895. And while the department began transitioning their officers over to SIGs and GLOCKs decades ago, a few long-timers were determined to...
View ArticleTSA Discovers Over 100 Pistols In Carry-Ons In One Week
The Transportation Security Agency discovered 101 pistols in carry-on luggage at TSA-covered airports in the US during the week of May 14-20. In that group, 9mm pistols were the clear favorite, making...
View ArticleGun Review: Arex REX zero 1T 9mm Pistol
I have been cheating on my Beretta 92 for about a year now. The Italian has served me well, but I have found something new. My new love is an awkwardly named Slovenian, the Arex REX zero 1. And it does...
View ArticleMountain Lion Attack Stopped by Man with Handgun … in 2010
This attack from 2010 shows the utility of a handgun for defense against predators in the wild. In this case, the mountain lion was found to have rabies. That accounted for its lethargic behavior when...
View ArticleWhy Duty Guns Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up To Be
A lot of gun buyers buy the duty gun models used by the police and the military. That’s one of the reasons those gun makers navigate the hurdles and fight so hard for those contracts. The pros use...
View ArticleWyoming: Another Successful Handgun Defense Against a Grizzly Bear
On May 31, 2018, at about two o’clock in the afternoon, 23-year-old Noah Kolis was guiding three friends from Chicago. They started at his boyhood home near Cora, Wyoming. His dog, a Chesapeake-Lab...
View ArticleNorth American Arms Mini Revolver Roundup
By Anner I wasn’t impressed with the first NAA mini-revolver I fired, a 1-1/8” barreled .22LR model. The useless sights, one-finger grip, and practical accuracy (I see target, I can actually hit...
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Silencer Review: Dead Air Odessa-9 Modular 9mm Pistol Suppressor
Sound suppression is a trade-off. For a given design, larger is quieter and smaller is louder. While being quieter has its advantages — after all, that’s why we pay a $200 tax and sometimes wait long...
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FN’s New FN 509 Tactical 9mm Pistol
FN introduced their FN 509 9mm striker-fired pistol last year. It was a product of their bid for the Army’s Modular Handgun System contract. Now, they’re expanding the 509 line with the new,...
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First Shots With The New FN 509 Tactical 9mm
While Jeremy S. will have his full review of the FN 509 Tactical up in the next few days, here are some more details and photos to keep you all happy courtesy of Ammoland. If you would like to see the...
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Gun Review: FN 509 Tactical 9mm Pistol
As you’re undoubtedly aware, FN did not win the military’s Modular Handgun System trials. But that doesn’t mean we can’t all benefit from the development, learning, and progress the company made while...
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Gun Review: Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan Double-Action Revolver
Alaska is a place that many of us dream of going. I’ve wanted to see the state ever since I can remember. The mountains and the wilderness call to me, but alas I’m not in a place in life to make such...
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Gun Review: CMMG Mk57 BANSHEE 5.7x28mm Short-Barrel Rifle
CMMG released its BANSHEE series of AR pistols and rifles three months ago, but they’re already expanding the line. Currently it’s offered in .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, and 300 BLK (reviewed here). Now, as...
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