The Colt 1911 is perhaps the one handgun that needs no introduction. This pistol is one of the most influential handguns ever made, a more than proven tool for self-defense, and essentially a part of American culture all at the same time. The Colt Mark IV Series 70 is a very close reproduction of the…
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…
One of my favorite rifles of all time is the Winchester 1895 (or in my example here, the Browning 1895, but we’ll get to the difference in brands in a bit). While I’ve always been a fan of Winchester lever action rifles, there’s just something about the Winchester 1895 that causes it to stand out…
How would you define the perfect AR-15 carbine? The answer you’d give to that question would most certainly be different from the person next to you. The AR-15 is one of the most customizable guns on the planet, so everyone would customize their AR-15 differently or desire different features. Allow me to introduce you to the…
I’ve always been drawn to metal-framed handguns. There’s just something about the extra heft of a metal-framed pistol that I appreciate. That being said, there is one polymer-framed pistol (or family of polymer-framed pistols, to be more accurate) that I’ve always been drawn to. This pistol has just the right balance of ergonomics and pleasing…
Today we’re going to talk about a reproduction of one of the most popular sporting rifles in American history: the Cimarron (well, really Uberti) reproduction of the Winchester 1894. The Winchester 1894 is perhaps what most people think of when the term “.30-30 rifle” comes to mind.” Having sold over 7 million units (and counting,…
It’s big, it’s heavy, it’s robust, it’s intimidating, it’s a single-stack .45, and it’s a very nice shooting pistol. And no, it’s not a 1911. The gun I am talking about is the Smith & Wesson 4506 (and specifically the 4506-1 – we’ll get to the difference in a moment). There is no other handgun…
Before Smith & Wesson had the Shield, they had the 3913. In 2012, the Shield set off a firestorm in the firearm’s market as a compact, single-stack 9mm pistol from Smith & Wesson. It remains enormously popular to this day, and rightfully so. But from 1989 to 2006, Smith & Wesson was producing another pistol…
When the name “Beretta” comes to mind it’s easy to think of their classic 92FS pistol or the slick over-and-under shotguns that they make. But another line of entries in Beretta’s lineup that I believe deserves a closer look than is typically given is their Cheetah line of guns. This family of handguns has recently…
Purchasing a firearm is almost always an expensive investment. A critical mistake that many people will make is to invest a lot of money into a good pistol, but not the same level of investment in accessories for that pistol…and particularly, a good holster. You should always put just as much thought into the holster(s)…
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