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Gear Review: Gun Holster Belt and Project Stealth Holsters from 1791 GunLeather

Gear Review: Gun Holster Belt and Project Stealth Holsters from 1791 GunLeather

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1791 GunLeather makes carry belts and a wide variety of holsters, most of them built with heavy cowhide and state-of-the-art flexible carbon fiber.

Smith & Wesson Bringing Back the Model 610 in 10mm Auto

Smith & Wesson Bringing Back the Model 610 in 10mm Auto

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Smith & Wesson is reintroducing their Model 610 N-Frame double-action revolver in two brightly-polished stainless steel offerings.

Fighting At Night: Tips for Overcoming Fatigue, Sleep Deprivation

Fighting At Night: Tips for Overcoming Fatigue, Sleep Deprivation

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There are a few basic steps you can take to better your chances of successfully responding to a late-night emergency in your home.

DIY: AR-15 Trigger Installation - RISE Armament Drop-In Assembly

DIY: AR-15 Trigger Installation – RISE Armament Drop-In Assembly

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Upgrading your AR’s trigger is the simplest and most impactful change you can make to your AR. I’m using a RISE Armament drop-in assembly.

The Charter Arms Professional, a 7-Shot .32 H&R Magnum Revolver

The Charter Arms Professional, a 7-Shot .32 H&R Magnum Revolver

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Charter Arms is breaking the mold with their latest new gun, a 7-shot small-frame revolver chambered for the unlikely .32 H&R Magnum.

DIY: Convert Your A2 Gas Block to a Low Profile Gas Block

DIY: Convert Your A2 Gas Block to a Low Profile Gas Block

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It’s not the prettiest gas block in the world, but it was a fun project with satisfying results and you either saved yourself $30, or you justified $30 worth of tools: Either way, I call it a win.

One-Handed Shooting: Let It Tilt 10 O’Clock High

One-Handed Shooting: Let It Tilt 10 O’Clock High

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You don’t always have to hold the pistol vertically. When firing with one hand, tilting the gun slightly helps to align your muscles to create a better firing platform. This is not a different grip. It is a different hold.

New Hornady 224 Valkyrie loadings - Black and Varmint Express

New Hornady 224 Valkyrie loadings – Black and Varmint Express

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One of the great stories of 2018 was the introduction of a new caliber by Federal, the 224 Valkyrie. Initially announced in October of 2017, by SHOT Show 2018, the world was abuzz. The 224 Valkyrie promised to turbocharge the small frame AR rifle, with ballistics that blew the doors off past challengers such as 6.5 Grendal and 22 Nosler. It helped that it was released and backed by Federal, a giant in the ammunition industry. But still, many people questioned the new caliber? Would it deliver? And would it catch on enough to remain available?

Do-It-Yourself AK Rifle: Lee Armory's Build Class in Phoenix, AZ

Do-It-Yourself AK Rifle: Lee Armory’s Build Class in Phoenix, AZ

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The guys at Lee Armory know AKs. They run a manufacturing operation and have all the jigs, fittings and parts for building AK rifles. They also have a cadre of gunsmiths who know and love the Kalashnikov design in all of its variants. Most importantly, Lee Armory wants to to your specifications. I got to [...]

Redefining the Extremes: Preparing Your Pistol for Daily Carry Conditions

Redefining the Extremes: Preparing Your Pistol for Daily Carry Conditions

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Neglect is probably the greatest enemy of the concealed self-defense handgun. In my experience, it’s a rare one that gets fired and lubricated very frequently.