Ruger Blackhawk Review

Ruger Blackhawk Review

A few guns meet just the right combination between being robust, accurate, versatile, and timeless. It’s not a stretch to say that the Ruger Blackhawk is one of those guns. This single-action revolver (which borrows heavily from the Colt Single Action Army while incorporating several upgrades of its own), has been in Ruger’s catalog since 1955….

Remington M1903 Review

Remington M1903 Review

The Springfield M1903 is one of the longest-serving United States military rifles. Adopted in, well…1903, it served throughout both World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam (initially as the standard service rifle and later as a sniper rifle). Today, it continues to be utilized as a military ceremonial rifle. What some people don’t know, however, is that…

Smith & Wesson 909 Review

Smith & Wesson 909 Review

One line of Smith & Wesson pistols that gets too commonly overlooked is the metal framed pistols they produced from the 1950s up until the 2010s. While no longer in production today, having been supplanted by the M&P line, these guns are highly regarded for their durability and quality.  I admit that these older series…

Beretta M9 Review: How It Became The Military’s 30+ Year Service Pistol

Beretta M9 Review: How It Became The Military’s 30+ Year Service Pistol

The Beretta 92 has always been a pistol that people seem to be wildly passionate about, whether in its favor or against. I happen to fall in the latter camp. The 92 has always been one of my favorite pistols, ranking up there for me with the 1911. Beyond its graceful yet rugged appearance, I’ve always…

Smith & Wesson 442 Review

Smith & Wesson 442 Review

The gun that I’ve come to carry more than any other is the Smith & Wesson 442. While I have a handful of handguns in my carry rotation (most of which are semi-automatic 9mm pistols of varying sizes), the 442 is the pistol that I’ve come to leave the house with the most.  It’s easy-to-carry,…

Walther P5 Review: Walther’s Forgotten Service Pistol

Walther P5 Review: Walther’s Forgotten Service Pistol

I’ll just say it upfront: the Walther P5 is one of the finest service pistols I’ve ever had the pleasure to shoot. Elegant and almost futuristic-looking, the P5 is one of the most unique firearms in terms of its looks, functionality, and features. Trust me when I say that it’s one of the softest shooting pistols…