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Dove for a Lifetime: Argentina Bucket List Hunt

Dove for a Lifetime: Argentina Bucket List Hunt

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Like many others, I have heard for years about the droves of roosting doves in Argentina and groups shooting thousands of birds a day. To a guy who has sat for hours in an Alabama dove field waiting for enough dove to fill a 15 bird limit, this seems unfathomable – the stuff of legends, hunting folklore if you will.

Big Gun Performance from Springfield's Micro Hellcat Rapid Defense Package (RDP)

Big Gun Performance from Springfield’s Micro Hellcat Rapid Defense Package (RDP)

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Another significant upgrade of the Rapid Defense Package is the addition of a red dot sight. The RDP takes advantage of the optics ready feature of the Hellcat and includes a HEX Wasp micro red dot.

NEW! - Micro-Dot HEX Wasp, Springfield Armory’s Smallest Red Dot Sight

NEW! – Micro-Dot HEX Wasp, Springfield Armory’s Smallest Red Dot Sight

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Say hello to Springfield Armory’s new Wasp micro red dot sight. The Wasp is one of SA’s new HEX line of optics, and it warrants a serious look for concealed carry and duty gun use. I’ve been watching the evolution of pistol red dots for decades and they are finally getting the features that many [...]

The Evolution of 5.56 Ball - A Look Then and Now (M855A1)

The Evolution of 5.56 Ball – A Look Then and Now (M855A1)

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When we hear the term “military ball” ammunition most of us equate it with some type of full metal jacketed (FMJ), bullet. Such as, “45 hard ball” being a 230-grain full metal jacketed, round nose for the 1911, or 9mm “ball” being a 115 or 124-grain full metal jacketed, round nose bullet for the military’s 9mms or our own.

Seeing the Power of the Nightforce NX8 4-32x50 F1

Seeing the Power of the Nightforce NX8 4-32×50 F1

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If you are looking for a scope for precision competition or the hunt of a lifetime you owe it to yourself to give the NX8 offerings a serious look. I think the NX8 F1 line of scopes with the wide range of magnification choices, focal plane options, Mil or MOA adjustment options, reticle options, and illumination choices leaves little else to be desired.

Staccato 2011 P Delivers Amazing Performance

Staccato 2011 P Delivers Amazing Performance

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Staccato has blended the best aspects of the legendary 1911 with years of competition tested 2011 improvements and the latest manufacturing upgrades to deliver a unique 4.4” 2011 that will challenge most shooters to keep up with its performance.

Testing the Springfield Armory Vickers Tactical 1911

Testing the Springfield Armory Vickers Tactical 1911

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Springfield Armory and Vickers Tactical have collaborated and put together a fine pistol with many personal touches that is both extremely reliable and exceptionally accurate. This pistol offers the performance of a custom pistol at a much lower price point, along with the signature touches of a Special Operations veteran.

Nighthawk Custom's 1911 Drop-In Trigger System

Nighthawk Custom’s 1911 Drop-In Trigger System

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Since 1911 pistols have been around for over 100 years, it’s not very often that an accessory or new part comes along that makes you say “Wow” or “It’s about time,” but that was exactly my response to the Nighthawk DTS.

The Affordable Safari; Your African Dream Hunt, Part III

The Affordable Safari; Your African Dream Hunt, Part III

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The bottom line is it was an amazing trip. The service, facilities, staff, food, professional hunters, animals, weather, and just the overall welcoming and accommodating attitude of everyone associated with Marupa Safaris was fantastic.

9mm Micro Shootout - Sig P365 vs. Glock 43 vs. S&W Shield

9mm Micro Shootout – Sig P365 vs. Glock 43 vs. S&W Shield

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Sig has made the leap into the deep end of the pool to compete with the well-established pillars of the micro market, the Smith & Wesson Shield, and the Glock 43 9mms. It certainly looked and felt good, and it held more bullets than its rival competitors, but looks are sometimes deceiving. The true test is when you put a product side by side with its competitors and see how they stack up. So after a not so patient wait to get the newly popular P365 its time to get down to the range, scales and numbers to see how it does.