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Light and Handy 1911:  Springfield Armory’s New Ronin Operator 4.25”

Light and Handy 1911: Springfield Armory’s New Ronin Operator 4.25”

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I find the standard Government 1911 too heavy for concealed carry; I prefer to carry a 1911 that is lighter, while just as accurate and reliable as it’s bigger cousins. I found one in the Springfield Armory’s new Ronin Operator 4.25”.

Taurus USA Goes Micro Small with the New GX4 9MM Pistol

Taurus USA Goes Micro Small with the New GX4 9MM Pistol

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Looking for a small, ultra-concealable pistol for self and home defense? Taurus USA may have just what you need with the newly introduced GX4 micro-compact.

A Hybrid 1911 For Home Defense and Concealed Carry: The FXH-45M Moxie from American Tactical, Inc.

A Hybrid 1911 For Home Defense and Concealed Carry: The FXH-45M Moxie from American Tactical, Inc.

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Anytime I notice a new 1911 on the market, I am interested. But when the new pistol is billed as a “full-size hybrid 1911?” I’m doubly interested!

Right Back at Ya! Savage’s Impulse Hog Hunter Featuring a Straight-Pull Bolt

Right Back at Ya! Savage’s Impulse Hog Hunter Featuring a Straight-Pull Bolt

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The Impulse Hog Hunter is a very accurate rifle, capable of taking game out to 400 yards without a problem. The straight-pull bolt operated effectively and actually got me on target faster for that follow-up shot.

Tested and Tricked Out:  The SAR 109T 9MM Subgun

Tested and Tricked Out: The SAR 109T 9MM Subgun

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Home defense, recreational shooting and just looking cool: the SAR 109T Subgun checks all three boxes.

Field Tests: Sitka’s Stratus Jackets

Field Tests: Sitka’s Stratus Jackets

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Last fall, Sitka Gear released a new hunting jacket, the Stratus, in two versions: one in Blaze Orange, the other in Sitka’s Optifade Elevated II camouflage pattern. I have been on some chilly hunts with first-rate results!

A Turkish Gem: The SAR9 9MM Pistol

A Turkish Gem: The SAR9 9MM Pistol

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For home defense, concealed carry, and recreational shooting, the SAR9 will do the job and then some. It is a fine pistol, very accurate, rugged, and reliable.

Remington’s 1911 R1 Hunter: 10MM Auto Hunting Power and…A Collector’s Gun?

Remington’s 1911 R1 Hunter: 10MM Auto Hunting Power and…A Collector’s Gun?

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After putting over 300 rounds through the Remington 1911 R1 Hunter FDE 10MM pistol, I recommend this semi-automatic as a top firearms investment for at least two reasons.

For the Old West Lover in Us: Davidson’s Exclusive 1873 Revolver

For the Old West Lover in Us: Davidson’s Exclusive 1873 Revolver

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To me, there’s something special about using a Colt 1873-style revolver. Part of it, of course, is the connection to our Old West history, cowboys and gunfighters, and all those John Wayne movies I watched as a kid. But there’s also a simplicity and a functionality to the 1873 and its single-action operation I find very attractive, as well as how good the revolver feels in hand, the weight, and the fine balance.

Review: Galco’s Ankle Glove for the Sig P365XL 9MM

Review: Galco’s Ankle Glove for the Sig P365XL 9MM

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Ankle holsters in movies always look kind of cool but is this a feasible way to practice concealed carry?