No Cowboy is complete without a match set of shooting irons. And every gun needs a holster. If you are looking for that edge in the SASS ccowboy shooting sports, or just wanting that extra flair to finish off your period-correct costume, El Paso Saddlery has you covered. They make some outrageous leather rigs. Here’s some thing to look for for your single action set-up.

Daniel Shaw, head of firearms instruction at Thunerbird Tactical, is such a badass that PWS has built a limited number of rifles with his name on them. These MK114s with a personal touch. Check them out here, first.

Looking for a stocking stuffer? There’s a solid sale on a great Spyderco–a collaboration with Kahr Firearms–available now with free shipping, but only today and tomorrow.

Was there a more contentious firearms decision than the one that awarded Beretta the contract to replace the venerable 1911? I don’t think so. And now the Army is at it again. They want to replace the M9 with a Modular Handgun. Who will compete? Here are my picks for the top 5 entries into the circus.

Looking for a shotgun with a short barrel? Want to avoid the hassle of tax stamps and paperwork? Check out this beauty from Black Aces Tactical. An 8.5″ 12 gauge with a SIG brace–no extra paperwork, and no waiting period.

Air guns have come a long way from the old “you’ll shoot your eye out” days. Umarex has a new pump BB/pellet gun, the NXG APX, that is a rock solid air gun that captures all the fun of the old pump gun, but has capabilities that make it a great teaching tool. Fun and learning, all for $80? Happy holidays indeed.

Fobus’s new tactical holsters are built to accommodate one gun with any of a wide range of lights or lasers–so if you’re having trouble making up your mind about options, you can still stick with the same holster. Talk about versatility….

Angled iron sights make a solid backup for traditional optics. They don’t take up much space and they make close target acquisition easy. Now XS Sight Systems has improved on the concept with low profile angled irons that include tritium. Read the review….

There’s a reason why so many people have gravitated toward polymer pocket pistols for concealed carry. 1911s, though beautiful, tend to be a bit bulky and temperamental. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve seen them fail. But what if you could have a single action custom built for your specific concealed carry wish-list, and one that would never fail? How much would that be worth? Today we’re looking at just such a gun, a 9mm CCO from Guncrafter Industries–and we’ve spent some time in their shop to see how this level of perfection is possible.