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Witness the Magic Modular Chassis of the SIG P320: Change Grips, Calibers in a Flash!

Witness the Magic Modular Chassis of the SIG P320: Change Grips, Calibers in a Flash!

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With all the winning SIG Sauer has done over the last 18 months with the P320, I feel like here at GunsAmerica despite our extensive coverage we have forgotten to highlight one great feature.  The P320’s magic modular chassis system.

Top Five Concealable Blades

Top Five Concealable Blades

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This is an exercise in compromise to be sure. Reducing the cutting power of the knife increases its concealability (and vice versa). We’ve got two neck knives, one pocket folder, one ankle rig and one boot knife. Which would you carry and why?

Most Important Aspects of Selecting a Handgun for Self-Defense: Fit and Function

Most Important Aspects of Selecting a Handgun for Self-Defense: Fit and Function

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There is an old story about a Texas Ranger.  He was attending a social event with his family, wearing his issue sidearm.  A woman approached the Ranger and said “I see you are wearing a pistol, are you expecting trouble?”  The Ranger replied politely, “Why no ma’am, if I was expecting trouble, I would have brought a rifle.”

Krytos Titanium Glock Slides - Science Fiction Incarnate for Your Combat Tupperware.

Krytos Titanium Glock Slides – Science Fiction Incarnate for Your Combat Tupperware.

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Krytos has run multiple slides past the 100,000 cycle test without issues. While not common, that is about the point you see steel slides start to crack. By that, I meant that it doesn’t happen often, but it does happen. In testing, they plugged the barrel, fired a round, and the slide survived to continue shooting.

Top Five Non-Electronic Hearing Protectors

Top Five Non-Electronic Hearing Protectors

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For this review, I have chosen some gear that is better than shoving two 9mm cartridges into your ears but not quite the investment of electronic plugs or muffs. With that, here are my top five nonelectronic hearing protectors.

Exclusive: When Seconds Count, Armed Teachers Offer Unique Advantages Over Resource Officers

Exclusive: When Seconds Count, Armed Teachers Offer Unique Advantages Over Resource Officers

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Schools owe it to their students to look into every resource that might help during an active shooter incident. Despite what the mainstream media would have you believe, armed teachers are almost always highly trained and offer unique advantages over a school resource officer.

Glock 42 and 43: Single Stack Superlatives

Glock 42 and 43: Single Stack Superlatives

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The G-42 and G-43 are Glock’s concealed carry optimized single stack pistols in .380 and 9mm. Both models have been highly successful, Glock recently produced the one-millionth Glock 43. That is a lot of happy Americans and bears closer examination. Glock claims that the G-43 was the most highly desired and anticipated release in GLOCK’s history.

Top Five Keychain Tools, Part II

Top Five Keychain Tools, Part II

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About a year ago, I revealed that I am a Class A nerd when I wrote about my top five keychain tools. Now, I am going to confirm it by providing you with yet another top five keychain tools. I love this stuff, and today, you are going to see some old, new and cheap tools that get toted around with me.

Upgrading the SIG P365: Life-Changing 12-Round Mags and A Comfy Holster

Upgrading the SIG P365: Life-Changing 12-Round Mags and A Comfy Holster

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If you just purchased your SIG P365 you need to do two things: get a comfortable holster and a few 12-round extended magazines. Both are life-changing.

When It Comes to Safe Storage Only the Gun Industry Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is

When It Comes to Safe Storage Only the Gun Industry Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is

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Both sides of this debate want to keep kids safe, properly secure firearms, and avoid another Santa Fe massacre, but only the pro-gun community has donated millions of dollars to the effort. If they really care about protecting kids, the anti-gun lobby should do the same.