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Craft Holsters Vertical Roto-Shoulder Holster
When I reviewed the new 2020 Colt Python .357 Magnum revolver back in August, I was totally enamored with it. The only thing that I was missing to test the revolver was a good holster. I found my answer in the Craft Holsters Vertical Roto-Shoulder Holster.
Continue Reading →Springfield Armory SAINT Victor .300 BLK AR-15 Pistol
Springfield Armory’s series of AR-15 pistols are loaded with features that most AR-15 users demand. But the Springfield Armory SAINT Victor .300 BLK AR-15 pistol warrants special attention. Enhanced…
Continue Reading →Smith & Wesson Model 17 Masterpiece Revolver
It’s time for a break from defensive sidearms and rifles. I enjoy defensive arms, but it seems like a good time to review a classic sporting/recreational handgun for a change — something to shoot and…
Continue Reading →Zero Tolerance 0707 Folding Knife
Zero Tolerance is quickly becoming my favorite producer of tactical folding knives. Its knives are American-made, razor sharp and thoughtfully designed — and they handle wonderfully. What more could…
Continue Reading →Smith & Wesson M&P Harrier Interchangeable Shooting Glasses
“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid” is the most recognized line from the film A Christmas Story (1983) and, arguably, one of the most recognized lines of any of the Christmas classics. This tale of…
Continue Reading →The Colt Cobra Special: Limited Edition Snub-Nosed .38
Colt’s D-frame snub-nosed revolvers are the stuff of legend — both among cops and civilians of my generation. What baby boomer gun enthusiast isn’t familiar with NYPD detective Robert Thorn (Charlton…
Continue Reading →Moya Tactical Anti-Print Technology Concealed Carry Shirts
I can’t remember what it was like dressing each day without having to plan for the integration of a firearm. After all, I’ve been carrying daily for more than 40 years. You would think I would have the concept of going “heeled” down to perfection, yet that isn’t the case.
Continue Reading →Crimson Trace CTS-1400 Open Reflex Sight
The Crimson Trace CTS-1400 Open Reflex Sight eliminates a great deal of the bulk of previous red-dot sight designs. Instead of an unwieldy casing holding the batteries and the sight adjustments as…
Continue Reading →Gear You Need to Survive During a Disaster
You need more than a firearm to survive a natural disaster. Floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires and earthquakes present their own unique sets of difficulties. This begs the question: What gear is…
Continue Reading →37mm Pyrotechnic Launcher Rounds: Less Lethal, More Noise
Some of the more dangerous improvised items in regular use by violent protestors are commercial fireworks — particularly Roman Candles and various exploding mortars. These devices have been fired at…
Continue Reading →Made in the USA: SIG Sauer’s American Dream
It was 1853 when a little wagon factory opened in Switzerland, a factory that would one day become one of the most famous American gun companies. The Swiss Wagon Factory — Schweizerische Waggon…
Continue Reading →Smith & Wesson M&P Night Terror 12,500-Lumen Rechargeable Flashlight
That lumen count isn’t a misprint. There are 12,500 lumens being delivered via a compact (if not a bit rotund) handheld flashlight! When I heard about it at the American Outdoor Brands writers…
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