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The Glock G44: A Rimfire Glock
In December of 2019, Glock introduced the Glock 44 — an interesting and important handgun chambered in .22 LR. The Glock 44 is a standalone .22 in some ways and a rimfire Glock 19 in others. This…
Continue Reading →Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW .300 Blackout: Right Pistol for the Times
For those of you new to personal-defense weapons (PDW), the Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW is an AR-15 pistolAn AR-15 pistol is a pistol-length AR-15 with no stock. In place of a stock, an AR-15 pistol…
Continue Reading →The Lehigh Defense 85-Grain Xtreme Cavitator .30 Carbine Load
I am a big fan of the .30 U.S. M1 Carbine and its unique and effective cartridge. For those not familiar with the former warhorse and its round, the .30 U.S. Carbine was in development just prior to…
Continue Reading →The Sandrin TCK 2.0 Slipjoint: A Gentleman’s Knife
Cabot Guns, maker of some of the very finest (and most expensive) 1911s on the planet, has added a line of top-end knives from Sandrin. I’ve had the opportunity to evaluate the Sandrin TCK 2.0…
Continue Reading →A Truly Universal Mag Carrier
No one who has survived a gunfight has said, “I wish I’d had fewer bullets.” Spare ammo might not be mandatory, but it can’t hurt. Last year, Pitbull Tactical — based in Orlando, Florida — launched its universal magazine carrier. This year, the company improved it.
Continue Reading →Alchemy Custom Weaponry Prime .45 ACP 1911
“Why would anyone pay $2,500 for a custom 1911 pistol when standard 1911 pistols cost much less?” a buddy of mine recently asked. I was explaining the merits of the Alchemy Custom Weaponry Prime .45…
Continue Reading →The 5.7x28mm: More Powerful Than You Think!
If you check most gun shops for 5.7x28mm ammo to feed your new Ruger 57 pistol, you’ll likely only find ammo loaded with 40-grain bullets — usually rounds like the 40-grain FMJFull Metal Jacket (FMJ)…
Continue Reading →Rise of the High-Capacity Mini-Pistol
A lot of the time when I hear people talking about little guns that hold lots of rounds, I hear things like, “Revolutionary!” or “It’s a game-changer!” or “A tiny gun with all this ammo — what a…
Continue Reading →Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P380 Shield EZ M2.0
Smith & Wesson’s new Performance Center .380 Shield EZ offers extra features and refinements, including black, silver and gold options for the barrel, trigger and grip safety. This transforms it into…
Continue Reading →Gear We Love — February/March 2020
On Point: On Your 6 PPQ SC Holster and Mag Pouch On Point: On Your 6 PPQ SC Holster and Mag Pouch The Walther PPQ SC is an excellent choice for appendix carry, and this unit from On Your 6 Designs…
Continue Reading →XS RAM Three-Dot Handgun Sights
I have used XS pistol sights on both duty and off-duty handguns since 2006. I am sold on the company’s “fastest sights in any light” slogan. XS pistol sights are engineered to draw the eye toward the…
Continue Reading →Crimson Trace CWL-300 Handheld Tactical/Utility Light
Crimson Trace is known for having some of the finest laser sights on the planet. I have been using the company’s laser sights on my duty and off-duty handguns and rifles for more than 20 years now.…
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